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Do you get offered opportunities for advancement?
Does the place that your work offer advancements to already existing employees or do they often hire someone new?
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Sean’s Answer
Hi Bailey. Most jobs do offer some form of advancement. There are a few things to consider when thinking about a promotion or a job change that apply to pretty much any company you work for. The size of the company your work for and the nature of the work you do are top level factors. The larger the organization, the more likely there are more opportunities for advancement. In small departments and companies there are only a few positions. While you may be able to rise through a few titles, unless someone leaves or gets promoted, you will likely have to wait for an open job requisition before advancing. In larger companies and departments, you can make use of company job search tools. It's also important to build a strong network of contacts within you company, often new jobs are heard of and filled through word of mouth and recommendations. In regard to the type of work, if what you do is very specialized and task oriented, it is hard to move up without adding new skill sets and performing additional duties. It's important to learn as much as you can about what it is you do and why you do it, that is, it helps to know how your job contributes to the goals of the company or department. You can benefit from understanding not only your job, but your supervisor's job. That helps you better understand what you do. Finally, it helps to be patient. Sometimes there is rapid advancement, but often times it can take months or years in between promotions. But, if you keep broadening your skills, doing a good job, be helpful and proactive, you stand a good chance of learning more and being considered the next time a manager is trying to fill an open position. Good luck!
Thank you!
Bailey
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Hello Bailey!
No, for me this is the end of the line. I will work here until the end! Luckily for me I believe in God and Jesus!
God Bless!
JC.
No, for me this is the end of the line. I will work here until the end! Luckily for me I believe in God and Jesus!
God Bless!
JC.
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TRAVIS’s Answer
Most companies do both. You want to seek internal opportunities when available to pick up new skills or take leadership classes or training when available. Many companies also offer tuition reimbursement for college level training that might be applicable to your job. My company does both. Some companies offer promotions others require people to apply for them. It just depends on who you work for.
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Jacqueline’s Answer
Hi Bailey, it usually depends on the skillset they are hiring for. Most companies will prefer to groom advancement from within, but if skillset is not available - they may have to level up with someone new. i know interns who are eventually promoted to senior employees. If you are considering this for your advancement in future - here are some tips for you to consider
Have a honest conversation with your manager about your career aspirations. That includes understanding how your role can progress (the levels) and what you need to demonstrate (experience, behaviour, skills to get there).
Helping your manager understand your ambition, could mean more opportunities to take on new learning or responsibilities to prepare you for the bigger role. This means getting more exposure, overachieving in your current role so that you can close the gap with the skill the company needs for the bigger role. E,g in some situations, people take on team leader roles to prepare themselves to be promoted to manager roles in future. If the company is small or the role is limited , there may be limitations for advancement, that is where active networking with colleagues and external contacts - learn about opportunities available outside of the immediate team may help.
Have a honest conversation with your manager about your career aspirations. That includes understanding how your role can progress (the levels) and what you need to demonstrate (experience, behaviour, skills to get there).
Helping your manager understand your ambition, could mean more opportunities to take on new learning or responsibilities to prepare you for the bigger role. This means getting more exposure, overachieving in your current role so that you can close the gap with the skill the company needs for the bigger role. E,g in some situations, people take on team leader roles to prepare themselves to be promoted to manager roles in future. If the company is small or the role is limited , there may be limitations for advancement, that is where active networking with colleagues and external contacts - learn about opportunities available outside of the immediate team may help.