As a seasonal that was offered permanent position and then became a TL all within a year. I can honestly say there were three factors that really played a big role in my climb up the ladder.
A) HARDWORK:- Show care about your job. work hard and smart. Analyze your work, to help you learn and improve what you do. Go beyond the call of duty. Be willing to do , learn and teach EVERYTHING. Take charge whenever you see a “hole”. Always show and take initiative, even when leaders aren’t arround. Ask for more when you have successfully completed a task. Show up to every single scheduled shift. Say yes as often as you can if you are offered extra shifts.
B) LEADERSHIP :- Make sure you are on good terms with your immediate leader. Be his/her right hand. Make sure you communicate your desire to learn from them ,EVERYTHING. Let them know you want to stay at target, and move up. Know your ETLs be on good terms with them also. If you have a TL thats half decent he/she will see your demonstrated abilities, and expressed desires. They will guide, advertise and “promote” you.
C) TIMING :- This is a crucial one. If HARDWORK and LEADERSHIP are in place. Its only a matter of time. What leadership positions are open, and how many potential candidates are out there. Your HARDWORK will speak to your LEADERSHIP who will make sure your name is in the hat when TIMING is right.
Lastly, be serious. Be serious about what you want to accomplish. Do not be a clown. Have a sense of humor, joke, but do not be a clown. Dress well and speak well. Its alot of work , but very rewarding as well.
Good luck