Put your best self forward when you are promoting yourself for a job. You want to look good, feel good and have the competent skills for the interview and the potential job. Put yourself in their shoes and would you hire yourself?
Find out if it is time for a career change. If you are not getting the respect and salary you deserve at your job or career, it might be time for a change. If the industry has hit a dead end and you see no future for opportunities, it might be the right time.
There are many small things that you can do to improve your skills and approach your manager for a raise or job promotion. Whether it is a pay raise or a move into a higher level position, you want to be able to present yourself as the right candidate.
First thing to consider is whether or not this new position has any obvious additional skills you may need.