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If you aspire to a certain position in the company, don't be bashful. Go ask somebody in that role what skills are most important for what they do and if they have any career suggestions to prepare yourself for that someday. Mention it to your boss too that it is something you would like to do someday. Conversations with those people can put your name on the tip of your brain when a spot comes up.

This. You want people thinking of you as a candidate for internal positions before you even apply. I've been working extra hard on this lately trying to move from consulting to sales/biz dev at my firm and have made my plans clear to my boss. He's a good dude and has been very cool about the whole process. Sometimes you just have to ask.

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Posted by smelvis

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Posted on 6/14/14 at 9:13 am to Chris Farley

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This. You want people thinking of you as a candidate for internal positions before you even apply. I've been working extra hard on this lately trying to move from consulting to sales/biz dev at my firm and have made my plans clear to my boss. He's a good dude and has been very cool about the whole process. Sometimes you just have to ask.

I've generally had similar experiences. Managers, at least where I am now, love to have promotable employees because it makes them look better as a manager. I've had one really great mentor who hammered home the importance of making yourself known and creating exposure for yourself.

Also, interesting that you're moving from consulting to sales. My company doesn't have a sales department, per se, but channel development seems to be the place everyone is trying to go here.

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