Career Progression

[laurentwink]

I am about to go into a meeting which i have set up, i want to be able to move up a grade and i am leading this meeting and i am so nervous - any tips on what i can say and how to say it... somthings like i want to take on more work so i can progress to a higher grade and that communication needs to be better between the team so i can do more admin work and the managers do more of the accoutnign work! hope that makes sense to you guys? I know i am waflling but i feel so nervous. this is a chance for me to finally mvoe up the ladder, its just my manager and my manager on the client that i work for in the meeting. Lauren

[doughboi]

Hi Lauren

Im by no means massively experienced in meetings, but have found the following to help a little...

If you are nervous, do some breathing excercises before you go in there. I was told once to push against a wall or sttionary object - it helps release tension! Keep your hands off the desk (you will most likely fiddle with your pen or something and this makes you look nervous and i a bit distracting!) unless you have drafted up a small presentation or something?

Have a small card with points you want to make to keep you on track. Ask what is expected of you - get them involved in what you talking about you will get some feedback you can comment on... Point out areas of improvemement you have identified, and give them solutions.

Dont worry/think too much about the grade move - if it doesnt work out, at least you have shown that you are hard working and conscientious! You can always bring this up next time you have a pay review! If your manager is a good one, then they will helpyou progress - just go in there and be yourself - you will be fine!

A.