Good news emerged this week, with the ICAEW’s London Director Ian Strange revealing that London businesses "remain focused on growth and profitability" despite the challenges of the past year and the difficult current climate.
Indeed, Ryanair’s Chief Executive Michael O’Leary is adamant that the credit crunch is "good for business" and is aiming to double company profits by 2012.
You can take advantage of this optimism by considering your opportunities for promotion.
Getting Promoted – Your Next Job
To increase your chances of securing a step up, here are some things to think about:
- Workplace Ethos
Is there a culture of promotion, or will you have to move on to a new company to realise your ambitions?
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Reliability
Are you a confident and capable problem-solver, unafraid of tackling difficult tasks? Can your manager and team rely on you to get the work done effectively and on time?
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Getting Known
Do you take time to talk to people at all levels of the company, including juniors and seniors? How active a role do you take in meetings? Do you contribute useful information to discussions? -
Taking the Initiative
Do you like proposing and following up on new ideas? Have you noticed any gaps in your employer’s offering? Are there any apparently impossible problems that you could tackle? Why not create a plan for dealing with these and show your employer how you, your skills and experience can really help the business.
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Adding Value
Where do you affect the bottom line? Anything you do to boost your employer’s profits will be regarded extremely favourably, and you should keep a record of any money-saving achievements to present to your seniors when needed.
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Your Team
Are you already a respected leader or could you become one? Do you enjoy working in a team, or would you prefer to be promoted into a non-managerial position?
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Your Manager
Does your manager keep you updated on your progress? Do you have regular meetings to discuss how your career is progressing? While your performance should speak for itself, it’s definitely a good idea to let your manager know that you are keen to move up within the business.
Good luck with your job hunt!
The GAAPweb Team
