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4 Powerful Tips For Your Career Progression
13 Feb 2026
Career progression happens three ways: (1) Get promoted at current company (hardest, most political). (2) Switch to new company for better role (fastest salary increase, typical 15-25% raise). (3) Move to different team internally (lowest risk, maintains seniority/benefits). Four key strategies: - Keep weekly achievement log (for resume/appraisals). - Have "work date" lunches weekly with other teams (builds internal network). - Tell your manager you want to switch teams (they can help connect you). - Be comfortable with risk (millennials ...