​Become an Intrapreneur

8/15/2014 
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Upwards to 70 % of jobs in today’s market are gained through personal and professional connections, with nearly 42% of jobs being filled internally. 

Why is this becoming a trend? Well cost for one thing. From a recruiting standpoint  it is cheaper to hire from within, and the amount and cost to train is significantly reduced when hiring an internal candidate.

How, with this knowledge, do you become the preferred candidate?  For starters you are critiqued from the first day on the job, so shine each day!  Be mindful that every day is an opportunity to either succeed or fail:

• Be professional in your demeanor, dress and conversations;
• Avoid gossiping and whispers;
• Remain loyal to your employer, supervisors and colleagues;
• Be seen as approachable and an active part of your team;
• Revew the strategic plan and research and voice constructive methods to reach your employers business goals;
• Volunteer to be an active member on specialized projects even if it calls for work outside the normal business day;
• Be willing to help others within and across departments.  Working across divisions aids in broadening your internal network, especially to decision makers;
• Ask for and accept feedback, then use that feedback to improve your skills and overall performance;
• Take advantage of all opportunities for personal development that your employer offers as well as training outside the worksite;
• Participate in industry related associations;
• Read industry journals, related magazines, and blogs;
• Take ownership of both the good and bad decisions that you make—remember making a mistake is not a bad thing, how you deal with it is the true test of your professionalism and growth.

Proactively prepare for the position that you want in the future to become truly qualified rather than doing nothing and  reacting negatively when you aren’t given an interview or selected for the position.

Remember: If you keep doing what you are doing, you’ll keep getting what you are getting!  If all is going well, no need to change.  But if you don’t like the results, do something about it.