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Entry-level admin jobs are named as such because for those who display aptitude and initiative, upward movement is likely. Achievements in administrative jobs are frequently rewarded with internal job promotions. Below are ten things you can do to help ensure that your employer thinks of you first for that next big promotion.
- Be committed. Hoping silently for a promotion never got anyone a leg up on the corporate ladder. The first requirement of receiving a promotion is committing yourself to always doing what it takes, and not stopping anywhere short of that.
- Strategize. Sometimes the first step isn't the most important if you don't have any idea of how to follow through. Consider where you want to be—and figure out what it'll take to get you there.
- Become a full-time student. This doesn't necessarily mean going back to school (although a college degree never hurt anyone's chances for a promotion) but you do have to be willing to be a constant learner. Take advantage of worksite training or extra-curricular learning opportunities to learn new skills you can apply to your job.
- Be a leader. People who display leadership abilities on a consistent basis are far more likely to be selected for a promotion than those who don't act until they're told to.
- Network. Some say "it's not what you know, but who you know," and while that's not always true, evidence points to it being the case at least 50 percent of the time. Getting your name and face out there gives you the heads up on opportunities for promotion, and lets the powers that be know who you are.
- Maintain a positive attitude. Put yourself in the hiring manager's shoes—if making a choice between a highly skilled pessimist and an untested newbie with contagious enthusiasm, who would you select?
- Toot your horn. Never be afraid to sing your own praises, as long as you do so in key and at a respectable volume. Nobody likes a braggart, but if you share your accomplishments with no one, you may as well have none to share.
- Be adaptable. Constant change is an inevitability in all administrative and clerical jobs. Those who embrace it make themselves available to opportunities that might otherwise slip by.
- Volunteer for extra work. Doing this may severely cut into your weekend activities, but nothing tells your bosses that you're ready for a promotion more than your proven ability and willingness to do the work.
- Seek feedback. You may think you're doing a great job, but hearing it straight from the horse's mouth is confirmation. Seeking feedback from your manager also lets them know that you're interested in improving, and puts you in their mind for future promotional opportunities.
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