Next, think of the
positions that lead up to this. The hierarchy for a CTO position might be something like
this:
- CTO (eventual goal)
- IT VP or Director
- Manager or Sr. Manager
- Supervisor or Sr.-Level Technical Position
- Technical Position in IT (your current position)
List the Steps You Need to Take
Once you have an idea of some of the stepping stones along
the way, think about what skills and experience will help you get from one to the next.
For instance, to follow our example, let's say you are currently employed as a help
desk technician. What skills and experience will get you to a senior or supervisory role?
Should you pursue a certification or degree? Or can you get to the next level in your
current company if you demonstrate your capabilities through taking on additional
responsibilities? Once you have and idea of some of the milestones you need to
achieve, check our links section to find information on
adult eductation, scholarships, and certification training.
For each new position or level you want to achieve list out
all of the items you feel you'll need to have or do to get to the next level. These
could be milestone accomplishments like "Get MCSE certification" or more general
items like "Develop a network of friends in IT Management positions", "get
more visibility within company" or "speak at industry events". You will be
refining your plan more over time as you move toward your goal, and adding additional
detail as you begin working the plan.
You may want to assign some timeframes to each level as
well. This will give you some guidelines for when you need to move forward. For
example, using the example above, we may want to set a timeline of one year to move from a
technical position to a supervisory role. During that year, the candidate will be taking
classes, taking on additional responsibilities, and building a network to work towards a
promotion.
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