1. Determine what job you would like to have.
2. Talk to someone who has such a job, and ask them to tell you about it.
3. Get a job description with the requirements for that job from HR or the Web.
4. Develop qualifications you currently don’t have.
5. Work to get good performance evaluations.
6. Get a good reputation in your organization.
7. Create a strong resume in case the position does not become available internally.
8. Check want ads and sites like LinkedIn to get a feel for what’s going on in the market.
9. Hone your interviewing skills
10. Expand your education
11. Set a timeframe for when you want to have the position.
12. Don’t keep your aspiration a secret.