1. Promotion

Don’t be afraid to seek out those promotion opportunities. It’s not easy but if you are determined you will see the fruits of your labour. There are hidden opportunities within companies for promotion which can include other departments. Sometime volunteering yourself for new projects or certain tasks can put you ahead of the rest.

2. Movement and timing

This is difficult for anyone. If you leave your company will you miss out on that big bonus? Is your industry surviving in the current economic climate?

3. Taking a step back is OK

Taking a step back in your career is not always a bad thing. Sure it may well be less money but some companies do offer fast tracking which means you could be where you want to be in not time.

4. Relocating

Think this through properly. You find yourself focusing on just the negatives. What about the positives, more money, better prospects or maybe your company is just relocating. A willingness to move will go down quite well.

5. Career changing

This is down to you. If you hate getting up and going to a place you hate then it’s time to move before things get worse. Motivation is the key here.