For most jobs these days you are probably competing with anywhere from 20-100+ other candidates. Even if you’re only competing against five other people, you still need to find a way to stand out from the crowd.

The best way to do this is demonstrating to your interviewer examples of your wildly successful projects. The term “wildly successful project” (WSP) comes from the book Paid to Think. Essentially widely successful projects are those that your boss’s boss knows about. If it didn’t get on his radar, it means it probably wasn’t important enough to get passed up the chain.

This is my favorite wildly successful project… 🙂

Completing a wildly successful project is a game changing event for both you and your organization. It goes way beyond the responsibilities of your day-to-day work. If you’re looking for a promotion, the best way to do this is to get as many WSPs under your belt, on your résumé, and in your portfolio as possible.

Knocking out consecutive WSPs is evidence that you are qualified to solve problems that are bigger than those detailed in your current job description. If you’re showing that you’re already solving your boss’s big problems it makes it a lot easier for them to officially change your job title.

Let’s get together and talk about what your next WSP could be, how to execute it, and how to best represent it in an interview.