by Susan K. Maciak, Career Coach, www.cameocareer.com
You have your eye on a job higher than you are on the corporate ladder. How do you climb up there fastest? One of the first steps is to act “as if.” Act as if you already have the job you want.
Start with dressing to look the part. If you want to be assistant manager, say, dress as the current assistant manager does. No shortcuts. If he/she wears a shirt and tie every day, you should , too. Wear a suit if need-be, the same color and style as the person who has your position.
Check out that person from head to toe. Make sure your hair, jewelry, accessories and even shoes match up. The first step to getting a promotion is coming to work looking ready for the job you want, not just the job you have.
See www.cameocareer.com for further details. Watch for next week’s post for more tips on getting promoted.