Finding sponsors and mentors within the organization can be useful in helping you move into an HR role within 18 to 24 months in your entry position (the office assistant type position).
For four years, Mourinho studied maniacally, and impressed the coaching staff so much that when Robson moved back to Newcastle, he offered Mourinho the assistant coaching position.
Gina McCarthy was nominated to head the Environmental Protection Agency and brings a wealth of experience from her position as Assistant EPA Administrator.