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  • 1. Have you requested a promotion in the last year?
  • 2. Have you ever been rejected for a promotion?
  • 3. Have you ever been offered a promotion?
  • 4. Has a co-worker at the same level ever been promoted instead of you?
  • 5. Has there ever been a position you applied for and didn’t get?
  • 6. Are you hesitant about asking for a promotion for fear of your boss’s response?
  • 7. Have you ever left an organization because you were passed up for promotion there?
  • 8. Do you know if your work environment values you and your work?
  • 9. Do you think that you deserve a promotion?
  • 10. Do you promote your work and yourself at work?
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    Many people make the mistake of thinking that because they already work for a company, they will be considered leniently for a promotion. This is especially true if they have been invited to apply by their senior managers.

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    There are many factors affecting the career development of most managers. They desperately want a promotion and to advance their career. They get...

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    You may be sitting at your desk now and wondering how you can further your corporate development career path. You might even be surrounded by colleagues who...

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    One of the most daunting things many people face when they are considering the career goals of a manager is whether they should change their career.

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    The answer managers, like you, give when completing career development survey questions is that they have no idea what their...

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    If you are a manager and you are constantly frustrated with the lack of progress your career path is taking, then perhaps it is time you forgot the tips and advice you’ve been using.

    If you are...

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    Are you struggling to get the recognition and promotion you deserve? Are you struggling to tick all those career goals of a manager boxes that you know you should...

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    Do you get that sickening feeling deep in your gut when the alarm goes off every morning? Do you wish you could pull the covers over your head, and not go into work?

    Is your...

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  • Ensure You Get The Credit You Deserve at Work

    Like all career-focused managers, one thing you are proactive about is creating new ideas. This will lead to the improvement of the company where you work. Furthermore, you want to do exceptionally well, and have your ideas advance your...

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    Getting rejected for promotion is probably the biggest let down a middle manager can experience, especially after putting in so much hard work. After the initial shock of rejection, you’re probably asking what you could’ve done...

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    Deep down inside, you know it’s high time you were promoted. You feel it in your head, your heart, and your bank account. And somehow you know that if you don’t get promoted soon, you probably won’t get another chance - derailed from...

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  • Happy New Year 2108

    Thank you!

    We’re wrapping up 2017 with so many subscribers from different industries...and we have YOU to thank for it!

    Looking forward to continued success together in 2018!

     

    Happy New...

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  • It's time to reflect

    The end of the year is a wonderful time to reflect on our lives, including how we feel about our career. While in my usual posts, I try to provide actionable advice, in this holiday season post, my advice is to sit back and relax. In a...

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  • If you're concerned about getting fired, be aware of these 4 things

    When you finally become a middle manager, you’re proud of yourself for having made it past the entry-level pack. You are no longer considered a newbie in your field and you have earned recognition and respect by being promoted -...

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  • What are the ways to stay in the promotion race?

    The end of the year is approaching and with it comes the time to take stock in your career. In fact, many organizations actually ask employees to evaluate where they are and where they see themselves headed. Don’t wait for your boss to...

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  • Promotion seekers: here's how to work on your weaknesses

    Any middle manager will admit they have some weaknesses that might be keeping them from getting promoted. If you’ve been a middle manager for more than a few years, you’ve seen your share of co-workers getting promoted ahead of you -...

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  • Boss isn't promoting you? Don't ignore these 4 signs why.

    When considering how to get promoted, the most natural plan of action for most middle managers is to speak with your boss. After all, having a close relationship with your bosses so far has been key to reaching your current position -...

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  • How do you recover after being rejected for a promotion?

    So you didn’t get that last promotion. Yes, it’s disappointing and even humiliating. So far, you haven’t experienced anything like it. Your climb up the corporate ladder has been so smooth until now that you never imagined you’d be...

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  • Promotion seekers: never ignore the business mindset

    As a middle manager, you already know what it takes to make a business successful. All businesses need strategy, marketing, operations, and finance. What you probably haven’t realized yet is that if you’re planning on moving up the...

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  • Super achievers: 3 reasons why you're not getting promoted

    Contrary to what many middle managers may think, moving up the career ladder isn’t steady, rung by rung. Yes, many of you have earned your current middle management position by putting your nose the grindstone, burning the midnight oil...

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  • What are the secrets to ensuring your own promotion?

    For those of you who have been following my posts, you know that when it comes to promotion opportunities, I’m not a big believer in fate. As I see things, promotion opportunities don’t just appear out of thin air. They are the result...

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  • Middle managers: 4 things to do to get promoted now

    As a middle manager, you’ve been around long enough to know that the higher you move up the corporate ladder, the more difficult it is to keep up with a successful...

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  • If you're worried about not getting promoted, don't miss these 6 tips

    Like many talented middle managers, at some point you’ll want to apply for a promotion within your company and prepare a resume for internal promotion...

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  • Promotion seekers: never assume this

    Among middle managers, there’s a common misconception that getting a promotion at your company is easier than landing the same position at another company. And if you’ve got a good...

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  • Aspiring C-level managers: don't ignore this 1 important thing

    There’s a belief in corporate environments that when you’re hot, you’re hot. From my over 35 years of experience in helping middle managers realize their career dreams, I can tell you that this belief is only partially true and one of...

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  • Middle managers: here's how to prevent getting rejected for promotion

    Middle managers often feel as if they are constantly jumping through hoops. On one hand, you have a great, stable job - filled with both professional challenges and responsibility for results - keeping you on your toes. But with all of...

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  • If you want to get promoted, avoid lukewarm references

    When applying for a job, figuring out how your references will portray you can be pretty troubling. These days, with supercharged social networking profiles, potential employees still view references as one of the most important...

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  • Promotion opportunity in the works? Don't ignore these 5 pieces of advice.

    Most middle managers have been around long enough to know when a promotion opportunity might be in the works along their corporate development...

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    Every middle manager trying to make it up the corporate ladder has experienced this common range of emotions at some point in their career. Middle managers are in a tough place. On one hand, you’ve proven yourself as professional,...

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    For those of you about to embark on a job interview, in seeking job promotion interview answers, you’ve no doubt...

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  • Promotion seekers need to take these 6 steps

    One of the major considerations for any job seeker considering a potential place of work as part of their corporate development career...

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  • Rejected for promotion? Here are 5 questions you must answer now.

    You’ve just gotten the bad news: you’re not going to get promoted this time around. Unfortunately, this is the kind of news that 70% of middle managers like you receive routinely. So the good news is that you’re in good company with...

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  • Can a career coach boost my chances for promotion?

    Originally posted on the Noomii Career Blog.


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  • 3 reasons why middle managers should consider leaving their job

    It’s a fact:  8 out of 10 middle managers are wondering if they should be at the job they’re at right now. The reason that this percentage is so high among middle managers is that middle management is actually a junction in your career...

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  • If you're concerned about career advancement, never sit on your laurels

    As you read this, about 80% of middle managers like you are thinking about leaving their current job. As I wrote in my first post in this series, I’ve identified three categories as to why most middle managers are contemplating new...

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  • Is it time to find a new job?

    “Should I move on?” If you’re a middle manager asking yourself this question, you are certainly not alone. Based on over 35 years of experience with hundreds of middle managers, I can confidently say that about 80% of middle managers...

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  • What should you do if you didn't get promoted?

    You’ve done all of the right things and followed all of the right steps. You walked out of the interview confidently, absolutely sure that the promotion was yours - after all who else would they choose? And then the blow comes. Your...

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  • Promotion seekers: here are 4 things you need to do

    For most middle managers, the most pressing question along your corporate development career path is whether...

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  • If you're ready for a promotion, don't neglect your performance review

    Every year the world over, annual performance (aka “feedback,” “assessment,” or ”appraisal”) reviews take place. In many organizations, reviews are a formal affair, while in others they are more casual.

     

    What’s for sure...

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  • If you really want a promotion, don't forget to set goals for your annual review

    When looking at your corporate development career path, it’s important to closely...

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  • If getting promoted is important, don't skimp on preparing for your annual review

    The information you can get during your annual performance review is extremely important for your career. Most reviews begin with a general  snapshot of your performance from the previous year. But you can get a lot closer towards your...

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  • If you want to get promoted, never ignore your performance review

    Another annual performance review has come to an end. And once again, you’ve managed to make it out alive. Good job.

     

    But what’s next? What should you do with the information you’ve just gotten? You could be like 73% of...

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  • Middle Managers: Your chances for promotion aren't as slim as you think

    Should you go for a promotion even if you don’t have a chance? This is a question that many middle managers ask - especially after having missed out on previous opportunities and of course one of the most important...

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  • Is your career stuck? Look out for these 6 signs of the writing on the wall.

    Originally posted on the Noomii Career Blog.

     

    How many times have you felt that with just a little more time, a little more patience, a little more...

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  • Middle managers need to know these 2 paths towards promotion

    Originally posted on the Noomii Career Blog.

     

    So you’ve just heard about a promotion opportunity - whether it’s a new position in your...

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  • How to lead your boss to your next promotion

    Most of you will agree. There’s nothing more disappointing than getting passed up for promotion and veered off your corporate development pat.

     

    But can you do anything about it?

     

    This is the central...

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  • Boss sabotaging your next promotion? Here are 4 reasons why.

    You’re a superstar. You’ve met or exceeded your department’s goals. You’ve won over the trust and support of your team. You’ve even come up with innovative ways of getting things done. All systems go for promotion towards...

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  • Here's a situation you never want to find yourself in if you want to get promoted.

    In my last post, we looked at four reasons why your boss might be keeping you from being promoted. This time, we’ll be looking at a tough one: your boss simply doesn’t want to let you go.

     

    So how can you achieve the...

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  • Is your boss blocking your promotion? Here are 3 things you MUST do now.

    I can’t think of anything more demotivating than this: your boss has told you that you’re getting passed up on a promotion. Period.

     

    Is there anything you can do about it? If you’re like most managers I’ve met, your...

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  • Going for a promotion? Don't miss these 4 crucial steps.

    There’s nothing worse than missing the boat when you want to pursue opportunities at work. Once they’re gone, they’re gone...but you can prevent this.

     

    When pursuing your next...

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  • Promotion seekers: 4 steps to winning

    There’s a new position open at work and the heat is on. Go for it.

     

    This week, I am going to focus on what you should do when competing with a co-worker for an internal promotion as you move along your...

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  • Competing for an executive job with external candidates? Discover why YOU might be at a disadvantage.

    It’s well known that while many large organizations might favor hiring from within, most SMEs insist on interviewing both internal and external candidates for new job openings. In fact, many managers see the benefits of hiring from the...

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    This could’ve been your big break - one of the factors affecting the career development of any manager looking to advance.

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  • Never stop managing when it comes to your career

    Most middle managers place great importance on career management. They read the latest books, view the newest webcasts, and even participate in career management seminars. But based on over 35 years of experience, I’m sorry to say that...

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  • Why are you afraid to make a career change?

    Originally posted on the Noomii Career Blog.

     

    You’ve finally decided to make a career change and you’re looking forward to better times, an...

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  • If you want to get promoted, never imitate anyone

    Those of you out there who’ve read my posts know that I’m a big believer in tapping into what I like to call your “hidden” potential - and all of us have plenty of that. Discovering and harnessing your own potential is the fastest track...

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  • How to find out what plans your boss has in store for you

    Originally posted on the Noomii Career Blog.

     

    How often have you wanted to crawl inside the head of your boss to find out what they’re really thinking about you?...

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  • What's the best way to work on your weaknesses?

    In my last post, I talked about the dangers of over developing your strengths. As I wrote, too much of a good thing can actually overturn  promotion opportunities and sabotage...

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    Everywhere we look, we see management courses on nearly every topic imaginable along our corporate development career path...

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  • Looking to manage your career? Put those tips aside.

    In our quest to find the “right” way to manage our career, the real question we’re trying to answer is:  How can I make sure my career plays out the way I want it to?

     

    In today’s dynamic business environment, everyone’s...

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  • About to get fired? What to do when the writing’s on the wall.

    Originally posted on the Noomii Career Blog.

     

    There are certain experiences we can all do without in our career, and getting fired probably...

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  • 2 Steps to Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions

    The New Year’s festivities have come and gone and many of us have returned to work with renewed excitement and optimism for the new year - great for getting started on those New Year’s Resolutions.

     

    But it’ll take more...

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  • Every middle manager needs a dream sponsor

    The beginning of January always seems to bring with it our hopes and dreams for the new year. Often, the career goals of a manager cause us to...

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  • Happy New Year

    Thank you!

    We’re wrapping up 2016 with ten times more subscribers than we had in January, and we have YOU to thank for it! Looking forward to continued success together in  2017!

     

    Happy New Year

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  • What role do dreams play in our lives?

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  • My 4 holiday wishes to help make your career dreams come true

    At this time of year, as we gather with our loved ones to celebrate the holidays, we find ourselves reflecting on our lives - family, friends, and career. Often, we ask ourselves where we are in achieving our dreams. Are we completely...

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  • What are the top 5 reasons why mid-level managers get stuck in their careers?

    The symptoms are there.

     

    You’ve had this job for about five years. Friends at other organizations are being promoted. You’ve been told to wait just a bit longer for your own corporate development career path.

    ...
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  • Give your career a 60% boost this holiday season

    The holidays. Whether you’re Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, or a non-believer - whether you celebrate an actual holiday or just enjoy the lights - there’s just no denying that special end of the year feeling.

     

    And...

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  • Help! My Boss is Stealing My Ideas!

    Originally posted on the Noomii Career Blog.

     

    As a rising star in your organization, you feel that you owe a great deal to your manager....

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  • You're going above and beyond at work...but no one seems to notice!?

    Originally published on Career Experts.

     

    One of the most common reasons why middle managers decide to leave their job is because they’re not recognized for their effort - especially if they feel as if they’re...

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  • Unlock the key to tempting career advancement through knowing what your colleagues think about you

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  • Improve your chances by 300% with these 3 steps for tempting career advancements

    When we make a promise to ourselves we are creating a statement about what we want to achieve - our dreams and goals.

     

    When we see...

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  • Discover why you've been rejected for promotion

    You’ve delivered results. You’ve gotten great feedback. You’ve excelled at management courses. And everyone in the company respects you. Talk about how to measure success at work! But, alas, you’ve just been passed up for a promotion....

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  • 7 career advancement solutions to get the promotion you deserve

    Are you looking for career advancement solutions that actually work?

     

    Are you tired of not getting the promotion...

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  • When asking for a promotion, timing is EVERYTHING

    Originally published on Career Experts

     

    Any successful manager knows the hallmark of effective career management: sound planning and initiative. Managers who are serious about climbing the corporate ladder set goals and...

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  • Beware: habits and fear could wreak havoc with your career

    Originally posted on the Noomii Career Blog.

     

    You’ve just missed out on a promotion, yet you’ve still decided to stay...

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  • 5 ways a mid-level managers can develop their own corporate career path

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    You’ve just gotten rejected for a promotion, though everyone was sure it was yours. You’re shocked, disappointed, and embarrassed. With such confusion, there are probably dozens of questions running through your mind right now,...

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  • How your skills and talents stand in the way of your promotion

    So, you are the greatest salesman in your team. You break records and sell like boss. For the last four years, you have been in charge of the sales team, acting as a leader and receiving numerous raises and small promotions. It looks...

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  • What should I say if my interviewer asks me why I was rejected?

    You’ve known it’s time to move on to greener pastures, but when you think of the interviews you’ll have to endure, there’s one dreaded question that keeps you shackled to your seat:

     

    Why weren’t you promoted at...

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  • I didn't get promoted: Should I stay or should I go?

    Originally posted on the Noomii Career Blog.

     

    That’s the number one question managers ask themselves after...

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  • Your co-worker got YOUR promotion? Here what you need to do.

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  • When is it time to leave my job?

    After being a rejected for a promotion, one of the first questions that might come to mind is if it’s time to leave. This question is a biggie and shouldn’t be taken lightly because your decision could be one of the major...

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  • Discover your hidden potential

    Originally published on Career Experts

     

    Successful career goals for managers require that we constantly improve ourselves, whether...

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  • You were sure that the promotion was all yours, but your boss had other plans

    Originally posted on the Noomii Career Blog.

     

    You were sure that the promotion was all yours, but your boss had other plans.

    ...

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  • Discover the real reason your boss isn't promoting you .


     

    You’ve been passed up for promotion so many times that you’ve stopped counting. Congratulations (kind of). You’re actually in (not so) good company. Over 70% of managers vying for promotion are just as frustrated as you...

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  • Discover why you've been rejected for promotion.

    Over 200 studies in the last decade reveal that most mid-level managers believe their corporate development career path...

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  • A whiz at generating ideas? Hold your horses - for your career's sake.

    This is my final post in my 5-part series on taking control of your career. In this post, I’ll be reaching out to Entrepreneurs. (Check out my previous posts on...

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  • Why following the rules might be bad for your career

    Welcome to the fourth post in my 5-part series on taking control of your career. In this post, I’ll be providing advice to Administrators. (Check out my previous posts on...

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  • Why go-getters might NOT get promoted

    This post is one in a 5-part series explaining how middle managers can determine their own career destiny. In my...

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  • Great at team-building? Your next promotion is NOT in the bag

    In my last post, I explained how your current competencies could actually be working against the career goals of a manager like yourself.. In this post, I...

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  • 3 things you must know to sustain career success

    A whopping 72% of successful managers don’t achieve their career dreams - despite all of what they have going for them!

     

    And here’s the kicker: it’s because of their success that they don’t get promoted!

     ...

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  • Rejected for promotion? Here are 4 gameplans to avoid.

    Getting rejected for a promotion is no game.

     

    It’s sad. It’s frustrating. It’s difficult. It’s disappointing...and of course can derail the...

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  • 4 steps to turning your annual review into a promotion

    Another annual performance review has come to an end. And once again, you’ve managed to make it out alive. Good job.

     

    But what’s next? What should you do with the information you’ve just gotten? You could be like 73% of...

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  • 4 ways to benefit from your annual performance review

    The information you can get during your annual performance review is extremely important for your career. Most reviews begin with a general  snapshot of your performance from the previous year. But you can get a lot closer towards your...

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  • Getting even closer to your next promotion: 4 great examples of goals for employees in performance reviews

    Getting even closer to your next promotion: 4 great examples of goals for employees in performance reviews

     

    In my last post, in which I addressed looking at your...

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  • Check out these 2 important tips for your annual performance review.

    It’s that time of the year again. Check out these 2 important tips for your annual performance review.

     

    Every year the world over, annual performance (aka “feedback,” “assessment,” or ”appraisal”) reviews take place...

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  • 5 mistakes you can't afford to make when interviewing for an executive job at another company

    This could’ve been your big break - one of the factors affecting the career development of any manager looking to advance.

     

    You were called in...

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  • 2 reasons why internal candidates for promotion are at a disadvantage - and how to deal with it

    It’s well known that while many large organizations might favor hiring from within, most SMEs insist on interviewing both internal and external candidates for new job openings. In fact, many managers see an benefits of hiring from the...

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  • Competing with a co-worker for a promotion? Here are 4 steps to ensure it’s in the bag

     

    There’s a new position open at work and the heat is on. Go for it.

     

    In my last post, I provided 4 pieces of crucial...

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  • 4 things you must know before pursuing your next opportunity

    There’s nothing worse than missing the boat when you want to pursue opportunities at work. Once they’re gone, they’re gone...but you can prevent this.

     

    When pursuing your next...

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  • Steps you can take when your boss thinks you’re not promotion material

    I can’t think of anything more demotivating than this: your boss has told you that you’re getting passed up on a promotion. Period.

     

    Is there anything you can do about it? If you’re like most managers I’ve met, your...

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  • What to do when your boss doesn’t think you’re ready for promotion

    Most of you will agree. There’s nothing more disappointing than getting passed up for promotion and veered off your corporate development pat.

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  • Promotion block: when your boss doesn’t want to let you go

    In my last post, we looked at four reasons why your boss might be keeping you from being promoted. This time, we’ll be looking at a tough one: your boss simply doesn’t want to let you go.

     

    So how can you achieve the...

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  • Planning your next promotion? Here’s how to handle your boss.

    You’re a superstar. You’ve met or exceeded your department’s goals. You’ve won over the trust and support of your team. You’ve even come up with innovative ways of getting things done. All systems go for promotion towards tempting...

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  • Your corporate development career path: is it time to give up your dream of promotion?

    You’ve tried everything to beef up your resume for internal promotion. And you’ve tried countless seminars and workshops (see my story of Melanie)....

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  • Pave your corporate development career path by branding yourself for promotion

     

    We’re all brands.

     

    No, I don’t mean that we all wear certain brands of clothing.

     

    Each of us is made of up characteristics whose combined effect is a brand. And like with others brands, we can...

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  • Do you really know what your co-workers think about you?

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  • Get your promotion with these career advancement solutions

    Tired of chasing your tail?

     

    Follow these 7 Steps to Career Management and pave the road to your corner office.

     

    But before you begin, a word of caution: do not just “think through” these steps. For...

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  • Professional Career Goals for Managers: Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolutions

     

    The New Year’s festivities have come and gone and many of us have returned to work with renewed excitement and optimism for 2016 - great for getting started on those New Year’s Resolutions.

     

    But it’ll take...

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  • 3 steps for increasing your chances for tempting career advancement by 300%

     

    A few statistics about promises to ourselves:

     

    Only 28% of our promises will actually be kept.

    12% of our promises will be changed (to make things easier).

    A whopping 60% of promises won’t make...

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  • What are the top 5 reasons why mid-level managers get stuck in their careers?

     

    The symptoms are there.

     

    You’ve had this job for about five years. Friends at other organizations are being promoted. You’ve been told to wait just a bit longer for your own...

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  • My 4 holiday wishes to help make your career dreams come true

    At this time of year, as we gather with our loved ones to celebrate the holidays, we find ourselves reflecting on our lives - family, friends, and career. Often, we ask ourselves where we are in achieving our dreams. Are we completely...

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  • Why managerial talents can KILL the career goals of a manager

     

    Yes, you read this correctly. Those great talents that have served you so well to get you this far can actually kill the career goals of a manager...

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  • The ONLY secret weapon you’ll need to get promoted

     

    Of course you’re motivated. And that’s a great thing for your journey to the corner office. But, as you probably know, most people’s journeys don’t end up as planned. What’s the reason?

     

    It’s actually quite...

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  • Great managers are made. Not born.

     

    We all start off our career with great aspirations and dreams.

     

    But for a shocking 70% of us, these dreams will never come true.

     

    No promotions. No influence. No status. No executive paycheck...

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  • Keeping your eye on your goals

    Good managers like you know how to set goals and milestones for your organisation.

     

    But what about your personal career goals? Do you “manage” them as you do your organization’s goals?

     

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