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See Research StudiesDear Ivy Exec Members,
My name is Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill and I am currently the Sr. Content Manager for Ivy Exec. You have undoubtedly been advancing on the job to date, through a combination of hard work, ambition, and the occasional dose of good fortune. Many of you have never really had to look for a job before, and I know this as fact, having spoken directly to thousands of you during the 4.5 years I spent as the Sr. Career Advisor here.
Regardless of the career stage at which I met you, a shared trait I observed among all of you was the desire to continue with career advancement and upward mobility in your function, sector, and industry. This said, many of you I spoke to found themselves hitting a wall in some aspect of their career progression. For some, it was trying to determine which skills to focus on upgrading or certifications to obtain. Others were vacillating between seeking an internal promotion or testing the waters of the job market to get ahead. Regardless of the circumstances, the key driver was and remains, the desire to advance.
Against this backdrop, I am excited to announce an upcoming content series centered around the theme of “Advancing on the Job.” From April through June, I will be publishing posts and conducting webinars under this theme to support you in your career advancement ambitions. Look out for article titles ending with the “ | Advancing on the Job Series” tag. Some of these articles will also be pinned to the “Must Reads” section of the blog home page for easy access going forward (see image below). This article will also serve as a home base/repository to contain the collection of these articles as they are published (scroll to the bottom).
I look forward to embarking on this journey with you and continuing to support your needs through content. If you ever have any suggestions or feedback about the Ivy Exec Insights blog or newsletter and how it can better serve you, please reach out to me via: [email protected].
Best,
Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill, MA. Ed.M
Senior Content Manager | Ivy Exec
Advancing On The Job Article Series:
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How to Maximize Your Chances of Getting that Promotion
- Getting a promotion is more in your control than you might think. Of course, hard work and excellence are required, but visibility and positioning also count. Here is how action around “pre-suasion” and other tangible steps can stack the deck in your favor.
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Smart Strategies to Get Yourself Promoted [Webinar]
- You undoubtedly work hard every day to advance and hopefully land a promotion – but are you also working smart? Watch this webinar to learn practical strategies around self-promotion that will position you for career success.
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Why Self-Promotion is an Absolute Necessity for Every Professional (Part 1)
- In part 1 of this 4-part series on self-promotion in your career, we’ll explore the fundamental question of, “why bother?” when it comes to this perceived ‘self-aggrandizing’ activity. Unless you wish to stay in the same role forever, please…read on…
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How to Overcome the Fear of Self-Promotion (Part 2)
- In part 2 of the “Self-promotion series,” we focus on practical ways to overcome any fears or misgivings you have about self-promotion, with specific mindset shifts & directives on what to do.
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Self-Promotion Strategies for Career Advancement (Part 3)
- In part 3 of this self-promotion series, we get down to business to explore 3 specific strategies you can start implementing immediately to support your ambitions of promotion.
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Self-Promotion Strategies for Your Job Search (Part 4)
- In this fourth and final installment in our series, we shift focus from self-promotion focused on internal career advancement to how these strategies can be leveraged and adapted externally for your job search.
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How to Choose Projects That Have Promotion Opportunities
- Getting onto the right project can do wonders for your career by positioning you for promotion — but how do you select the right one(s)? Here are a set of practical questions that will help you examine ‘what you can get’ and ‘what you can give’, to help you choose wisely.
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How Important Are Certifications for Job Advancement? (Part 1)
- In theory, obtaining a certification can boost your chances of promotion. In practice, the impact of a certification depends on many factors. In part 1 of this series, we’ll guide you in deciding if certification is a path worth pursuing.
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Which Certifications in Your Field Are Worth Obtaining? (Part 2)
- Not all professional certifications are made equal. While obtaining a certification can have positive career benefits, selecting the right one to pursue can be tricky. In this article, you’ll learn how to tell the difference.
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Soft Skills – Hiring Managers Say Are Key Differentiator: Are You Prepared?
- What’s the difference between a good employee/hire and a great one? According to a recent Ivy Exec survey of 250+ HR professionals, it’s soft skills. Learn why they are placed in such high esteem, which are most desirable, and how to cultivate them in yourself.
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Individual Contributor to Manager: How to Position Yourself for the Jump
- Making the leap from individual contributor to manager can be a big leap, especially with limited supervisory experience. Here are practical actions to take and asks to make, to best position yourself to successfully get this promotion.
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The 5 Key Business Drivers That Leaders Focus On
- Part of being a leader is thinking and focusing like one. Understanding what drives your business to be successful and how to frame your results will help position you as a leader. Here are the 5 key business drivers that leaders focus on.
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5 Characteristics The Define Higher Level Professionals
- Being a business leader takes far more than just technical acumen, it also requires some important intangibles — fortunately, many of which can be cultivated. Here are the top 5 characteristics of top-level professionals.
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5 Ways to Effectively Network Within Your Own Company
- Most people normally think of networking as a purely externally focused activity aimed at securing your next job. Though not inaccurate, networking within your current company can help you progress where you are and support future goals.
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Ready for Promotion? Here’s How to Demonstrate It
- Promotions aren’t just handed out, they are earned by consistently proving your ability and getting results. Here are 5 key things you should be doing do demonstrate to decision-makers that you are promotion-ready.
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Don’t Get Stuck: How to Progress When You’re Highly Valued in Your Current Role
- Some employees are so good at what they do, management can’t see them in any other role than the one they currently occupy. If this scenario sounds familiar, here are 3 key things you can do to get unstuck.
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Why Leaving Might Be the Best Option for Advancing Your Career
- Career progression is no longer linear or even with the same company. Sometimes you need to leave to make it happen. Here are three key questions to ask yourself when deciding if leaving your job for career advancement is your best option.
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3 Counterintuitive Career Moves High Performers Make to Get Ahead
- Looking to make a career move? As a high performer, “hacking” the traditional ways of developing a career is how you can make your greatest gains. Learn some counterintuitive moves you can make to advance.