Career moves are not automatic. They depend on a balance between Employee Readiness (motivation, adaptability, skills, experience, and performance) and Business Readiness (business need, timing, and available headcount/budget).
READINESS
READINESS
Take an Active Role in Your Growth
Owning your career means taking an active role in where you’re headed and how you grow. Below are practical ways you can take ownership of your development and create opportunities along the way.
Perform
Be an exceptional performer.
Never Stop Growing & Learning
Take opportunities to develop your competencies and skills.
Be Innovative
Explore options. Ask questions. Think outside the box.
Collaborate
Work with others to reach a common goal.
Be Flexible
Be open and adapt to change. Consider lateral moves or moves to other business units.
Positions at Cotton are Organized as Follows
Individual Contributor
Delivers results through their own skills and expertise.
People Manager
Leads others and drives results through a team.
Executive Leader
Sets strategic direction and drives organizational results.
Curious how these moves actually play out? Take a look at how your career can grow over time.
VISUALIZE YOUR CAREER →