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Want to rise up the corporate ladder and take your career as far and high as it can go? If so, you need to act the part and live the role that matches your goals regardless of your current title.
Kate White, editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan and former editor-in-chief of Child, Working Woman and Redbook, shares 21 specific tips along with examples in a recent article she wrote for Women’s Media. All of her tips are useful and some are absolutely rules to live by.
Some of my favorite tips from Kate’s “Cheat Sheet for Women Who Are on Their Way Up” include:
- “Always, always dress for the job you aspire to.” While I don’t necessarily agree with Kate’s suggestion to purchase a $400 suit, I do agree with the concept of dressing for the role you want, not the role you have, in order to create the perception among your colleagues that you’re prepared to rise up in the ranks.
- “Focus on one clear goal or mission.” Kate warns that most women are programmed to “do it all.” Instead, focus on a goal, and you’re more likely to achieve it.
- “Delegate.” Kate suggests, “Give away anything you possibly can that doesn’t necessitate your expertise and judgment.”
- “Create ‘face time.'” Research has shown that women are far more likely to self-promote than men. Kate urges women to “make your presence known and let your boss in on what’s happening.”
What are your suggestions for women who are on their way up? Leave a comment and share your tips.
Get All 21 Tips: Cheat Sheet for Women Who Are On Their Way Up via womensmedia.com
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Susan Gunelius
Susan Gunelius is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Women on Business. She is a 30-year veteran of the marketing field and has authored a dozen books about marketing, branding, and social media, including the highly popular Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing, 30-Minute Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing for Dummies, Blogging All-in-One for Dummies and Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps. Susan’s marketing-related content can be found on Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com, MSNBC.com, BusinessWeek.com, and more. Susan is President & CEO of KeySplash Creative, Inc., a marketing communications company. She has worked in corporate marketing roles and through client relationships with AT&T, HSBC, Citibank, Intuit, The New York Times, Cox Communications, and many more large and small companies around the world. Susan also speaks about marketing, branding and social media at events around the world and is frequently interviewed by television, online, radio, and print media organizations about these topics. She holds an MBA in Management and Strategy and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and is a Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC).
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