I remember a saying decades ago which can be applied to both job-seeking and promotions: "The person who is selected is not necessarily the best qualified. It's the person WHO APPEARS TO BE the best qualified". A case for self-promotion tactics.
The less qualified one at my workplace was promoted due to being the younger brother of the manager’s girlfriend. And the manager had the lack of shame to say there is no favoritism with his decision-making.
I like to listen to what people tell me, like my director who said there is no nepotism in the workplace there (very clearly is), because people tell on themselves. Usually if someone is saying what they do not do, what is not happening or going to happen, you're telling me that this is clearly a rampant thought throughout the company because it absolutely happens all the time. Most people don't have to say what ISN'T true before you even ask.
I have been working at my current job for 30 years and consider myself to be a very good worker. A huge promotion just went to a 23 year old guy who worked there for only three years! He and his family are best friends with the human resource director! It's not what you know! It's who you know!
Can you do a video on being black listed for promotions? It’s not always easy to leave a profession/agency/company if you have been there many years. Do you mend the fences? Wait for people to move on and leave while new faces come in? How do you change the perception about you? What do you do?
With 40 years experience and being very highly qualified I have noted that capability alone rarely gets you the top. Reasons for me are: 1 diversity in the workplace. Biases against older white males - especially in public sector 2 soft skills, upward stakeholder management usually works 3 clever people are deep thinkers, somethings an action bias works better 3 younger bosses don’t like someone in their team with more experience than they have 4 good presentation skills make a difference 5 unwillingness to leave and move on if opportunities don’t exist 6 resilience to failure is good
Nepotism and cronies run the show, face it, they are everywhere. If you are not related on in the click, you will be stuck, not sure why these channels are not honest about it.
Hello, Kara. I am so happy I found (and subscribed to) your channel! Soon I will be finishing my bachelor's degree and, afterwards, plan to make a career shift. I have an introverted temperament. However, your videos have shown me I can still be proactive about moving forward in my career. Look forward to browsing your content for more practical advice.
I'm desperately trying not to get promoted... I have a very good salary and work life balance and just about enough stress and I really don't want the next grade, but having passed up a promotion three times I'm being told they're not going to even ask in future, they're just going to promote me. How do I stop this, I've said no in absolutely no uncertain terms.
I'm with you as far as avoiding promotion; fortunately no one on my team or in my department likes me, so I've got that going for me! 😂 The purpose of my corporate job is to fund my investments and help provide startup money for my burgeoning real estate and laundromat empire.
I have no problem with less qualified people being promoted. It isn't a resume competition. My problem is incompetent people get promoted. If someone makes themselves more visible or might be better suited for a different position, I see no problem. A less seasoned employee might have better or fresher ideas. What I don't like is when the other position clearly requires mastery of the current position, and it's clear they don't know what they're doing in either position. Unless we're talking about moving up to leadership, I really don't find the perfect interview as important for an internal position. I've left jobs before when it was clear people had no idea how to properly hire. If two positions require similar skills, you shouldn't be promoted over people who can run circles around you. A company should know its employees
Thanks for your comment! I'm delighted you liked this video! As for my top, I bought it from a shop in Australia called Portman's. It was a number of months ago so not sure if they still have this top.
The way you described these "less qualified people" doesn't seem right. The less qualified people I know who get the promotion are nothing like that. Nepotism and favoritism are the top if not the only valid reason why...
I learned that for programmers, having languages and frameworks mentioned in your resume was more important in getting an interview than leadership, critical thinking, problem solving etc even though the latter skills are more important for job success. So totally, yes.
@@MubashirullahD it's really important to keep on top of preferences in your industry Muhammad. Thanks for highlighting what's important in programming!👍
Yup, after being overlooked for the third time, for lesser qualified & junior employees, all of whom I trained, I found another job and quit with zero notice. I literally just stopped showing up.
Negative I'm the definition of getting the job due to self confidence. The interview process has dramatically changed to what I've stayed away from "social media". Idk how to record myself or selfie pictures. Although it always seemed over I now stand out as the dinosaur in that its clear if you see a social media person or not. I am not. I r had a job since 14. I'm 32, a medical assistant, with too much to put on my resume. So my resume fits the job I apply (medical field) and I seem to not ve getting past the recording of myself part of resume. I'm close to 100 applications. 30 recordings. It's embarrassing. I've applied at one company UHG. So much they "accidentally " hired me and had to ask me to call to say it was an accident. Heart breaking....
That's a terrible shame Jared. This current climate it's difficult to find a job. Many people have put out hundreds of resumes. It's important you don't give up. Keep trying and stay confident!
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I remember a saying decades ago which can be applied to both job-seeking and promotions: "The person who is selected is not necessarily the best qualified. It's the person WHO APPEARS TO BE the best qualified". A case for self-promotion tactics.
The less qualified one at my workplace was promoted due to being the younger brother of the manager’s girlfriend. And the manager had the lack of shame to say there is no favoritism with his decision-making.
Well actions speak louder than words. Don't they?!
I like to listen to what people tell me, like my director who said there is no nepotism in the workplace there (very clearly is), because people tell on themselves. Usually if someone is saying what they do not do, what is not happening or going to happen, you're telling me that this is clearly a rampant thought throughout the company because it absolutely happens all the time. Most people don't have to say what ISN'T true before you even ask.
I have been working at my current job for 30 years and consider myself to be a very good worker. A huge promotion just went to a 23 year old guy who worked there for only three years! He and his family are best friends with the human resource director! It's not what you know! It's who you know!
Can you do a video on being black listed for promotions? It’s not always easy to leave a profession/agency/company if you have been there many years. Do you mend the fences? Wait for people to move on and leave while new faces come in? How do you change the perception about you? What do you do?
With 40 years experience and being very highly qualified I have noted that capability alone rarely gets you the top. Reasons for me are:
1 diversity in the workplace. Biases against older white males - especially in public sector
2 soft skills, upward stakeholder management usually works
3 clever people are deep thinkers, somethings an action bias works better
3 younger bosses don’t like someone in their team with more experience than they have
4 good presentation skills make a difference
5 unwillingness to leave and move on if opportunities don’t exist
6 resilience to failure is good
Great idea to create your own "leadership opportunities." Advancing in your career is mainly your own responsibility, though good managers will help.
Definitely true Ryan. Good managers do help the process so creating good relationships with them is in your best interests.
Ryan is on youtube too 😀
@@mickjcreedon!!!! Haha, great to see you here.
@@mickjcreedon I didn't know that! I'll definitely check out his channel. Thanks for letting me know.
Nepotism and cronies run the show, face it, they are everywhere. If you are not related on in the click, you will be stuck, not sure why these channels are not honest about it.
Hello, Kara. I am so happy I found (and subscribed to) your channel! Soon I will be finishing my bachelor's degree and, afterwards, plan to make a career shift. I have an introverted temperament. However, your videos have shown me I can still be proactive about moving forward in my career. Look forward to browsing your content for more practical advice.
I'm desperately trying not to get promoted... I have a very good salary and work life balance and just about enough stress and I really don't want the next grade, but having passed up a promotion three times I'm being told they're not going to even ask in future, they're just going to promote me. How do I stop this, I've said no in absolutely no uncertain terms.
I'm with you as far as avoiding promotion; fortunately no one on my team or in my department likes me, so I've got that going for me! 😂 The purpose of my corporate job is to fund my investments and help provide startup money for my burgeoning real estate and laundromat empire.
yeah, I was promoted. Now a Line Manager and the whole 9 yards. Should have kept my head down!@@matthewmuente1363
Tell people you have chronic fatigue
Is not what you know is who you know
Great information...Thanks a lot!!
I have no problem with less qualified people being promoted. It isn't a resume competition. My problem is incompetent people get promoted. If someone makes themselves more visible or might be better suited for a different position, I see no problem. A less seasoned employee might have better or fresher ideas. What I don't like is when the other position clearly requires mastery of the current position, and it's clear they don't know what they're doing in either position.
Unless we're talking about moving up to leadership, I really don't find the perfect interview as important for an internal position. I've left jobs before when it was clear people had no idea how to properly hire. If two positions require similar skills, you shouldn't be promoted over people who can run circles around you. A company should know its employees
Great content Kara! Certainly a lot of food for thought... But what I really want to know is, where did you get this gorgeous top from?
Thanks for your comment! I'm delighted you liked this video! As for my top, I bought it from a shop in Australia called Portman's. It was a number of months ago so not sure if they still have this top.
The way you described these "less qualified people" doesn't seem right. The less qualified people I know who get the promotion are nothing like that. Nepotism and favoritism are the top if not the only valid reason why...
Those things do happen in many workplaces, unfortunately.
Lunch and learn? That's lame! That is not something I would ever host much less attend someone else's.
Affirmative action, least in America. That and nepotism.
Definitely true.
Have you ever experienced somebody less qualified getting the job you wanted? 👇
I learned that for programmers, having languages and frameworks mentioned in your resume was more important in getting an interview than leadership, critical thinking, problem solving etc even though the latter skills are more important for job success. So totally, yes.
@@MubashirullahD it's really important to keep on top of preferences in your industry Muhammad. Thanks for highlighting what's important in programming!👍
Yup, after being overlooked for the third time, for lesser qualified & junior employees, all of whom I trained, I found another job and quit with zero notice. I literally just stopped showing up.
Great video kara. Packed with wisdom
Thanks so much Michael! And also for jumping over to TH-cam from LinkedIn to leave your comment!
Sometimes chemistry between people rules.
Thank you so much 🙏
Thank you for watching Zarni!
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You r the best 👌 keep going
Wow! Thank you so much!
Great Advice
Thank you!
Negative I'm the definition of getting the job due to self confidence. The interview process has dramatically changed to what I've stayed away from "social media". Idk how to record myself or selfie pictures. Although it always seemed over I now stand out as the dinosaur in that its clear if you see a social media person or not. I am not. I r had a job since 14. I'm 32, a medical assistant, with too much to put on my resume. So my resume fits the job I apply (medical field) and I seem to not ve getting past the recording of myself part of resume. I'm close to 100 applications. 30 recordings. It's embarrassing. I've applied at one company UHG. So much they "accidentally " hired me and had to ask me to call to say it was an accident. Heart breaking....
That's a terrible shame Jared. This current climate it's difficult to find a job. Many people have put out hundreds of resumes. It's important you don't give up. Keep trying and stay confident!
UHG IS INSANELY TOXIC!! I worked and ran out two months in😔
Human resources tales😂
Definitely!