Sales Chump

Would you like to move up in your current department or company?  Do you like collecting a check every month and not wondering where the next will come from?  If so, treat every day like it is an interview.

Each day your are at your job you are being watched and evaluated.  Are you doing the things that will make your self successful at your current job?  Do you go above and beyond what is required of you on a daily basis?  Do you make yourself more of an asset than anyone else in your position?  These are the things that will get you a promotion, not an interview.

If you had a rocky start with some bumps along the way and you’re worried how that may affect any future openings, first make a pact with yourself.  Make sure this is something you can totally correct and make a complete turn around from.  Once you have made that pact with yourself, then notify your direct supervisor or manager.  Follow up with an email so you have a written trail.  Let him or her know that you apologize for your past conduct and you realize you haven’t been living up to your full potential.  You can draw the line in the sand so to speak and hopefully that will be behind you.  Be sure to track your progress and always keep the email on hand so you can reference it and remind yourself you’ve moved forward.  This will show your manager you can set a goal, stick to it and accomplish it.  It also shows you stay true to your word. 

There are still promotions and growth these days but there are also slowdowns and lay-offs.  Your actions should remain the same regardless.  A lot of times lay-offs will happen no matter what but many other times they are discretionary.  If you are doing the things that separate yourself from the rest of the pack you may be spared while the weak are let go.

In good times and bad, each day should be treated as an interview if you want to keep your current position or move up.