Unless you’ve recently retired, won the lottery or were elected President of the United States, chances are you’re looking to keep your career progression on track with increased responsibility and increased salary. Face it -- no one wants to be the assistant forever.
So how exactly do you go about making the leap into a more lucrative position? Here are some tips to help you land that higher paying job.
Network Strategically
“It’s not so much about your resume anymore, but the people you know, and the people they know,” says Rachelle Falls, HR pro, blogger and conference speaker. She says people often think they aren’t well connected enough, but fail to realize they can be, with a few simple steps.
Falls’ first suggestion is to scan your social media connections for people with a job you’d like to have. If you’re currently a sales associate and want to become a sales manager in a certain industry, then look through your contacts and “locate those that have the job title and responsibilities you’re looking for,” she says. “Reach out and ask for a coffee meeting or a quick phone call.” READ MORE
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