Can I ask for a promotion or advance in the company?
The first 3 months of your term with the host company are considered a probation period and you may not apply for any advancement; however, as many companies are small, (3 – 10 employees) your manager may move you into a supervisory position earlier than this as you may soon become the most qualified person for the position. This is certainly harder to do in larger organizations where there is a strict 3 month rule, and you would probably still need another 6 month commitment to get the position. In our experience the people that get promoted are the ones that work hard, turn up on time, help their co-workers out, ensure that they are always doing something, like cleaning the windows if the store is slow and are very smiley and friendly to customers and co-workers.
























