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Going for Promotion - taking that next step. Ginny C olwell. If you haven’t already …….Start Now!. If you only think of promotion when you see the advert— ----Chances are it’s too late. Identifying the next step. What opportunities are there ?
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Going for Promotion- taking that next step Ginny Colwell
If you haven’t already …….Start Now! If you only think of promotion when you see the advert— ----Chances are it’s too late ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Identifying the next step • What opportunities are there? • What interests me? • What are my strengths? • What is important to me? Does this fit into my life? ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Identifying opportunities • Check out- relevant publications - Professional journals - National/Local papers - Notice boards - Web sites - Job fairs -----Let people know ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Have the right attitude • Show that you are- positive and solution focused take responsibility • Include others in working out solutions to problems- be seen as a team leader ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Do your job well! • Manage time • Work to deadlines • Set and achieve goals • Attend to detail ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Raise your profile Show you are different • Network • Get a mentor • Initiate and lead a project • Publish • Present- speak/poster • Scholarship ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Be active in all areas of self development • Show that you are a life long learner • Volunteer for development opportunities- whether it be managing a project or attending a committee. • Join professional forums and actively participate in them • Learn from feedback- IPR/Clinical supervision • Share your learning ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Practical things • Keep you portfolio and cv up to date • Practice interviewing skills • Ensure you have an “interview” outfit ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Build resilienceThe higher up you go- the more you need! • Talk/reflect- mentor/csetc • Stay positive- develop problem solving skills • keep a good life/work balance - foster- friends/hobbies etc • Keep healthy-exercise/sleep • Recognise YOUR warning signs of stress ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
The six “selfs” • Assurance • Confidence • Awareness • Belief • Sufficiency • Promotion ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk
Good Luck! • Questions/ sharing ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk