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Five Promotion Secrets to Get the Job You Want:

Here are five secrets you can use to promote yourself for promotions:

1. Volunteer to Make a Difference
   Volunteer for assignments that expose your skills. Look for especially challenging projects that other people have declined.
2. Be a Solution Creator not a Problem Maker
   Anybody can find problems within organizations. My experience is that you don't need to find them...they will find you. Sometimes they have a special skill of finding problems and reporting them.
3. Handle the Next Level at This Level
   If you are a manager and want to become a vice president, then start working like a vice president. Find a vice president that is open to mentoring you for the next level. Remember, that vice president will not be promoted to the next level unless the organization sees that the vice president has developed someone to take their spot. It might as well be you. Plus you can lighten their work load.
4. Announce That You Want It!
   Many times employees miss out on promotions because the decision makers and career influencers do not know they are interested in being promoted. Announce that you want to go to the next career level!
5. Join Groups to Accelerate Promotions
   Join committees within the organization. This shows management that you care enough to make a difference. Also join professional groups and associations. Professional groups and associations are a perfect way to let influencers outside your organization about your skills. Don't just join, participant in the association's activities to show your creativity, teamwork, and other skills.

I challenge you to apply these techniques. You will see immediate results and go to the next level.