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What are the optimal ways to move up in the company?

What do you normally got to do to move up in the CCNA/CISCO type jobs to move up in the field? #CCNA #CISCO

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Summer’s Answer

I agree with Viriginia above! With every manager I've had, at every annual performance review, I've been vocal and asked the following two questions:

1. How can I improve at my current role?
2. What do I need to do to get to the next level?

Typically, you'll need your manager's help and support to get to the next level. Whether that be getting exposure to development opportunities, taking on more responsibility, or learning a required skill, having their support will be helpful in your growth. It's perfectly acceptable to be vocal about your desire to aspire upward! As a manager, it's encouraging when a direct report wants to grow and is willing to work hard to get there. It's mutually beneficial for both you and your manager - you continue learning and your manager gets great work from you.
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Virginia’s Answer

Great question!

First off, work with your manager or supervisor to map out and create a work plan. This plan should outline what you need to do in order to get to where you want to be. What certifications might you need? What is the timeline? How will your manager support you? If the opportunity is available to you, shadow someone at work who has already moved up in the company. Talk to them about what they did in order to get to where they are now and utilize them as a mentor.

Join LinkedIn and take as many supporting Linkedin courses as you can. Networking is a huge component of success and you can do this while gaining applicable experience outside your normal job. Whether it is volunteering or joining a professional organization, get involved to begin expanding your network.

And don't give up! Work hard and stay committed. You got this.

Good luck!
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angel’s Answer

My advice to people who are earlier in their career track is be proactive in searching out problems/issues that need to to addressed in the company, yet everyone was too busy to tackle them. Take the initiatives to either come up with solutions or raise your hand to be part of the solution. This is how you can either move up in a company or create a role for yourself that did not exist before. Often with the latter, you have the early mover advantage, and have the opportunity to grow your role and your org from there. So in short, be a problem solver, and you will for sure move up if you do that consistently.
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Vaidehi’s Answer

Good advise above. Yes, work with your manager to see what skills you might be missing and work on those. I would suggest to look into a company job page to see what interest you, and keep that goal in mind. Use team performance review as your baseline to reach that goal. Some companies have a career advise department and they can help you to map out your future plan. Also check with if they have reimbursement programs for courses you want to take or a Linkedin Learning or Udemy subscription offered. These can be a great benefit to keep your skills fresh. Also, try to speak to the managers of your dream position to get some idea on how to make it happen.

Best of luck to you.
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