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Strategies on Advancing at Work

Preface

Self-marketing is a proven strategy for job growth. When marketing yourself on the job remember these tips:

Large Blue Triangle Bullet Use positive statements, beginning each one with "I"

  • "I have five years of experience in vocational rehabilitation…"

Large Blue Triangle Bullet Timing is critical

  • Make sure that you have people's undivided attention

Large Blue Triangle Bullet Maintain good posture and eye contact

  • You want to convey a positive and believable message

Large Blue Triangle Bullet Present only one goal at a time

  • People tend to get confused when you overload them with a lot of ideas

Large Blue Triangle Bullet Keep goals consistent

  • Keep your message constant and try to negotiate a mutually beneficial solution

Large Blue Triangle Bullet Be persistent

  • Building relationships takes time and genuine interest in the other party; therefore you must follow up regularly

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