TCMI in Houston Explains the Benefit of Ongoing Career Management Support

After accepting a new position, the last thing you want to think about is continued career marketing, especially if the search took longer than you had hoped.  It is easy to convince yourself that other things take higher priority in the months after taking a new job.  You must make adjustments such as getting to know your new supervisor and co-workers, learning the language and specific procedures used in the organization, and making an immediate contribution by solving your supervisor's problems.  All of these issues are important and take time.

However, TCMI in Houston, a locally based marketing and career management firm, counsels people to be proactive.  First and foremost, you must meet or exceed the requirements of the position you have just accepted. 

A key to meeting or exceeding job requirements is establishing excellent communication channels with your supervisor/s.  Remember:

• Supervisors control your salary and exert influence on future opportunities.  Display your strong work ethic; complete all projects properly and on time.

• Job duties are weighted differently.  Do not make the mistake of assuming that you understand what is important to your supervisors simply because you have received a copy of your job description.

• Do not assume that you are doing a good job simply because you receive no negative feedback.  You cannot assume that your supervisors possess good  communication skills.  Ask how you are doing within the first week and follow-up on a periodic basis.  This will allow you to highlight your accomplishments in a less formal setting than that of an annual review.

TCMI Houston says to keep in mind that meeting or exceeding supervisors' expectations is not going to assure that you advance within your organization.  You have probably heard of someone being passed over for a promotion by an individual who contributed less to the organization.  This is written off as office politics or a personality conflict.  More often, it is because the person who was promoted did a better job of ongoing career management and communication.

People are often uncomfortable talking about their accomplishments.  It is unlikely that anyone will toot your horn for you.  You do not need to blow your horn excessively or too loudly, but do not let it sit unused in its case, either.

TCMI in Houston has been extremely successful in assisting their Houston clientele achieve their career goals.