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The Professional Woman's Guide to Getting Promoted

By : Lauren M. Hug, Andrew H. Hug
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The Professional Woman's Guide to Getting Promoted

By: Lauren M. Hug, Andrew H. Hug

Overview of this book

<p>With insights drawn from experience by Lauren M. Hug, a professional woman, and straight-talk from Andrew H. Hug, a professional man, this one-of-a-kind book shows you how to develop key skills and craft strategic relationships that elevate your value in the business world.</p> <p>Featuring worksheets, charts, exercises, and sample conversations, this unique book will help you create your personal career strategy and take customized steps towards advancement and success.</p> <p>You'll learn how to communicate and demonstrate your workplace worth effectively, making your promotion not only likely—but vital to your organization.</p>
Table of Contents (14 chapters)
The Professional Woman's Guide to Getting Promoted
Credits
About the Authors
About the Reviewer
Preface

Summary


In this chapter, you have:

  • Assessed your boss's perception of your promotability

  • Identified additional qualifications or qualities your boss thinks you need to be promoted

  • Begun a dialogue with your boss about your future within the organization

  • Categorized and prioritized the skills and qualifications you need to develop in order to land a promotion

  • Identified strategic ways of showing initiative and developing relevant skills

  • Learned how to present yourself as a rising star in your organization

  • Taken at least one step toward becoming more promotable

  • Developed your personal "path to promotion" plan

  • Understood the difference between the way men and women view their paths to promotion

In the next chapter, we'll discuss how to act as your own publicist, promoting your skills, abilities, and contributions.