{"id":26277,"date":"2022-08-16T02:55:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T09:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/?p=26277"},"modified":"2022-08-16T08:27:34","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T15:27:34","slug":"how-to-get-promoted-3-important-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/how-to-get-promoted-3-important-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Promoted: 3 Important Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Few people want to just stay in their current role indefinitely. A common goal in working any job for many employees is to<strong> earn a promotion and move up the ranks<\/strong> in their company. But just because most people want to get promoted doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s an easy thing to achieve. The reality is that there\u2019s no definitive playbook for winning a promotion, so figuring out the best way to make it happen can feel frustrating and overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider these basic pointers on steps that can help you<strong> stand out and get noticed by your boss for promotion consideration<\/strong>\u2014as well as a few actions to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Confirm What a Promotion Requires at Your Company<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If moving up to the next level is on your radar, it\u2019s smart to find out what it generally takes to be in contention for a promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may not want to broach the subject of a promotion during a job interview, since the employer might feel that you\u2019re not interested in the current role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A better time to bring up the subject with your boss is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/gather-feedback\/\">during your performance review<\/a>. Your review offers a built-in opportunity to share with your supervisor your objective of earning a promotion; you can then <strong>request specifics about what it will take to reach your goal<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some questions you can ask your boss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What steps should I take in the next review period to position myself competitively for a promotion?<\/li><li>Are there any stretch assignments that I can take on to prove my readiness for the next level?<\/li><li>Is there anything that you would like to see me change in order to better prepare myself for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/veterans-leadership-management\/\">leadership position<\/a>?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Put What You Learn Into Action\u2014and Document It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know what your boss expects to see from you in order to be promotion-worthy, start putting wheels in motion to deliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you found out during your review that you need to be comfortable presenting to teams, then line up some speaking opportunities, either formal or informal, to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-build-career-experience-on-your-own\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">gain experience<\/a>. If your supervisor pointed you toward a potential stretch opportunity, carve out some extra time to take it on. Develop and practice any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/skills-master-flexible-leadership-role\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">leadership skills<\/a> that your boss suggested, and if you need training in specific areas, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/take-free-classes-at-big-name-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">consider taking an online course<\/a> to boost your skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you execute on the action items that your company recommended, be sure to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/4-reasons-keep-daily-work-journal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">document your progress<\/a>, noting dates of completion and milestones reached along the way<\/strong>. Be prepared to share your write-up with your manager at your next review, pointing out that you\u2019ve followed through on the suggested steps toward your next promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Ask for a Timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve checked all of the items off the list that your boss outlined for promotion readiness, don\u2019t be afraid to investigate what a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/create-a-professional-development-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">potential timeline for advancement<\/a> might look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you don\u2019t want to be too pushy about this, since it can backfire with your manager, it\u2019s fair to <strong>request a general sense of timing<\/strong>. Your boss will let you know if it\u2019s too soon to identify ballpark dates, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/how-ask-raise-promotion-when-work-remotely\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">asking may help you find out whether a move up could be in the cards<\/a> within the next review period, year, or multiyear period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve done your best putting the steps above into action but still haven\u2019t been promoted, don\u2019t give up. There\u2019s no predictable timeline to identify when someone might be due for a promotion, and it rarely happens overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve played your best hand toward earning a leg up and feel stymied in your efforts after a year of trying, talk to your boss, or perhaps human resources, about your goals. <strong>Point out the strides you\u2019ve made and ask again for clarification of what\u2019s required to earn a promotion<\/strong> in your department and company. And remember, if you feel that you\u2019ve proven yourself promotion-worthy, yet your current employer has repeatedly failed to recognize it, you can always seek a career boost outside of the company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your next goal is to land a promotion, it&#8217;s smart to find out what it takes. 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