- Do read the fine print
- Do listen to skeptics
- Do decide if you want to focus on the future or the present
- Don't let taxes control your thinking
- Do look for the right moment to ask
- Do prepare a case for why you deserve it
- Do decide what you want
- Don't lose hope if you near no
- Do keep track of your strengths & accomplishments
- Do target your information to your audience
- Do find excuses to stay in touch
- Don't try to do it all on your own
- Do be ready
- Do be referred
- Do be covered
- Don't be out of shape
- Do ask if the job is a fit & if you're ready
- Do explore if you'll have the chance to succeed
- Do see if you'll be rewarded appropriately
- Don't overlook the challenge of becoming a boss
- Do create a succession plan
- Do show you'll be a valuable alumni
- Do look outside your company
- Don't purposely screw up
- Do telecommute or time off
- Do get technology
- Do more education
- Don't burn the bridge
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