Which skills will help get your next promotion?

Which skills will help get your next promotion?
Thinking about your next move in your career? Whether it's a promotion or a career change into another industry, you may already have the skills to make your next move.

Take this quiz to find out which of your skills you should emphasise when applying for your next role.

Which skills will help get your next promotion?*
1) I see my role in the workplace to be:
- A) Helping others reach their goals.
- B) Working independently, using my strong self-management skills to complete my work effectively.
- C) To complete my work to a high standard, and to share the skills that have enabled me to do that with others.

Which skills will help get your next promotion?*
2) In meetings I normally:
- A) Take on the role of moderator to help reach a consensus or develop a better understanding of a problem.
- B) Spend my time trying to understand and actively listen to others’ points of view, while also communicating my own ideas effectively
- C) Use a mix of problem solving, communication and mediation skills to guide the whole team towards making a decision they are all happy with.

Which skills will help get your next promotion?*
3) When a conflict arises at work, I:
- A) Identify the conflict quickly, get all parties involved together to discuss the issue, and use my emotional intelligence and relationship management skills to ensure a resolution is reached that all parties are happy with.
- B) Use my teamwork and communication skills to try and understand the other party’s point of view in order to come to an effective resolution.
- C) Make sure everyone understands the other party’s point of view, and use this understanding to come to an effective resolution that takes both views into account.

Which skills will help get your next promotion?*
4) When I make a mistake, I normally:
- A) Own up to it to other employees and reflect on the mistake in order to do better next time. Identify any other employees who may have a similar knowledge gap and ensure they upskill in it.
- B) Assess what skills I need to make the failure a success next time.
- C) Make sure I know exactly what skill gap caused the failure, and seek help from others on how to improve. I then pass on what I’ve learnt to others.

Which skills will help get your next promotion?*
5) When new technology and processes are introduced in my company, I:
- A) Ensure I understand it myself, and then identify any people who may need extra training and arrange this.
- B) Use my digital literacy skills to learn about the new technology as quickly as possible. I’m not afraid to ask for help when I need it.
- C) Help others understand why the company is making the change, and use my adaptive mindset to deal with the transformation effectively.

Which skills will help get your next promotion?*
6) When an exciting task is up for grabs at work, I:
- A) Offer it to others who have not yet had the chance to learn the skills required for that task.
- B) Jump at the chance to add a new skill to my repertoire, or to hone a skill that I already have.
- C) Take the opportunity, but also suggest that other co-workers join me who may not have had the chance to work on this type of project before.

Which skills will help get your next promotion?*
7) To move forward in my career, it's important I:
- A) Am able to manage relationships within the office, as well as help others develop the skills they need to succeed.
- B) Understand the importance of being a team player, a great communicator and to think critically about issues in order to find viable and innovative solutions.
- C) Am able to drive results at my company, both by being a high achiever personally but also by empowering others to be.

Which skills will help get your next promotion?*
8) When applying for a promotion or a new job, I want the employer to know that I:
- A) Am a mentor and help employees succeed.
- B) Am a strong communicator and a team player.
- C) Am able to think critically and drive results, while also passing these skills onto others within the company.

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