2 things that you can do to get promoted, according to a PwC exec
An immediate — and effective — response to your boss's Slack could help you land that promotion.
As the leader of the Big Four firm's US technology, media, and telecommunications practice. Dolen oversees a business of about 7,500 people and is based in San Jose. Promotions depend on several factors, he said, including whether colleagues recognize your contributions.
Still, he said, employees can take two intentional steps to build a stronger case. The most important, Dolen told Business Insider, is responsiveness.
"You have to be willing to, at midnight, jump on the plane," Dolen said.
"Activity for the sake of activity is not right," said Dolen, who is also a PwC tax principal.
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While coffee and lunch with a boss can be useful, Dolen said employees can stand out by taking that time to make sure he's on board with a plan, or to explain an idea.
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- An immediate — and effective — response to your boss's Slack could help you land that promotion.
- As the leader of the Big Four firm's US technology, media, and telecommunications practice. Dolen oversees a business of about 7,500 people and is based in San Jose. Promotions depend on several factors, he said, including whether colleague
- Still, he said, employees can take two intentional steps to build a stronger case. The most important, Dolen told Business Insider, is responsiveness.
- "You have to be willing to, at midnight, jump on the plane," Dolen said.
- "Activity for the sake of activity is not right," said Dolen, who is also a PwC tax principal.