How and When to Seek Promotion

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Professionalism & Career Development

[cite] Back to: PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE Next Article: Why You Should Not Seek a Promotion Successfully seeking promotion means building a case for why you should be promoted and presenting it at the correct time. In our article, What Will Help you Get Promoted,...

Maybe You Should Not Take a Promotion

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Professionalism & Career Development

[cite] Back to: PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE Next Article: Promote Yourself by Quitting It may seem counterintuitive, but there are numerous reasons that you may want to turn down a promotion. This might mean turning down the position temporarily or avoiding this...

Promoting Yourself by Quitting Your Job

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Professionalism & Career Development

[cite] Back to: PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE The title of this article may seem counter-intuitive. How can you promote yourself by quitting your job? The answer is that quitting may lead to other (better) opportunities. While you are not technically promoting...

Professionalism & Etiquette – Business Meals

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Professionalism & Career Development

[cite] Back to: PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE Business Meals Business dinners are a common thing. This is yet another environment in which you have the opportunity to establish your professional brand. Below are some tips for demonstrating professionalism at the...

Professionalism & Etiquette – Portfolios and Proof of Work

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Professionalism & Career Development

[cite] Back to: PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE You have spent a great deal of time developing your knowledge, skills, and ability. There is no reason to let any of that effort go to waste. You should work to find a way to translate any of your prior work into a...

Professional References & Letters of Recommendation

by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Professionalism & Career Development

[cite] Back to: PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE Next Article: Work Samples & Portfolios Professional References (for Employment) It is quite common for employers to request professional references from an applicant. It is becoming far less regular that employers...