Outwitting the Job Market Over the Long Term – Part 3
LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES BOTH WITHIN YOUR COMPANY AND BEYOND
If you’ve been in your job for at least a year, a promotion isn’t the only path toward career advancement. Applying for and landing an internal job of higher rank and responsibility is another way of getting ahead. Most companies will pick qualified internal candidates over qualified external ones. Beware, however, of applying for an internal position if you haven’t spent at least twelve months in your present job. While companies are partial to internal candidates, they don’t want someone who will leapfrog from one position to another.
Take a gander at the new openings at your company frequently. Better yet, look for a suitable internal job before it’s publicized. Sometimes, you’ll get a heads-up through word of mouth or office gossip. From there, it’s a matter of speaking to the HR person responsible for filling that position.
While applying for an internal position is a perfectly legitimate means of career advancement, don’t hide your intentions from your boss. He’ll probably...
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