Westchester Career Guide

Getting ahead in your career can be difficult, especially in the current job market. But if your goal is to advance into management, there’s no better time than the present to take steps to stand out in the workplace.

If you’re looking to get your foot in the door with a solid foundation, start with taking the right college classes. “To prepare for a career in management, you should include college classes in project management, human resources and business technology to name a few,” suggests Kathaleen Emery, director of career services at DeVry University’s campus in Orlando, Fla.

Tom Allen, dean of student and career services at DeVry University in Alpharetta, Ga., says education is the foundation for career advancement, but there are other things you should do at your current job so that you stand out. Here are his top five suggestions for going the extra mile and getting ahead in the workplace:

1. Be a good leader, show initiative and be proactive.

Don’t wait for work to come to you. Ask how you can help and be willing to go beyond your job description. As always, be responsible in completing assignments on time.

2. Be focused on providing good customer service and support.

A business’s customers are the reason they thrive or flounder, so if you can make customers a priority, you’re sure to stand out as a good asset to the company.

3. Be willing to handle conflict when it arises amongst your coworkers.

Showing you can work through problems with your team will demonstrate true management potential.

4. Support your people — be a coach and a mentor to your colleagues.

Teach the skills you know to be successful at your place of employment. Always be open to questions others might have. This demonstrates competence, leadership and trust.

5. Never forget you can always learn from your staff, your customers and from more training and education.

Management techniques are constantly changing, and new technologies develop. Be knowledgeable and never lose your edge as a manager.

“With today’s economy, the job market is more competitive,” says Nelly Leon, director of career services at DeVry University Miramar. To keep your managerial skills sharp, consider an advanced degree.

“Business experts and education leaders stress the importance of continued professional development. As you strive to take advantage of new and expanding opportunities in project management and strengthen your strategic contribution to your organization, the Master of Project Management degree program from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management can give you the professional edge. This degree program has been accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center, the world’s leading association for project management professionals.”

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