Gone are the days when you progress up the hierarchy at a
steady pace, headed for the CEO’s corner office. There simply aren’t enough
leadership positions to go around, and most people regularly switch jobs and
organizations. With no ladder to climb, look at career moves differently.
Cast
a wider net. Be open to horizontal experience, not just vertical progression.
If you’re a financial analyst, for example, consider analyst positions in other
areas, perhaps in market research or sales.
Prove
you can handle the responsibilities. Find ways to demonstrate your
capabilities. Are you interested in taking on a management role? Offer to help
your manager by interviewing job candidates or training new people.
Grow
your skills. Seek out opportunities to learn — and pounce on them. If no one in
your company knows how to do something, take it upon yourself to master that
skill. The knowledge you gain might make you a natural choice for the next open
leadership position.
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