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Set Yourself Up for a Promotion
It’d be great if doing good work was enough to get you a promotion. But it usually takes more than that. To make the case that you’re ready to move up, you also need to convince those making the decision, especially your manager. Here’s how.
1. Keep a record of your wins. Track all of your achievements. Surpassed your goals? Cracked a big account? Make a note every time you accomplish something, and add it to a folder on your desktop or in your email. Include shoutouts from colleagues or clients.
2. Plant the seed. Promotions don’t happen overnight, and it could often take months to build your case. Initiate the first conversation (of many) with your manager either during your annual performance review or after you’ve surpassed a major goal.
3. Present a persuasive case. Explain to your manager how you’ve grown, how your responsibilities have increased, and how your work has helped the company achieve its goals, using the data you’ve tracked as evidence.
Making a case for your next promotion can be a tedious and trying journey. Preparing early for the conversation is the best way to boost your chances.
This tip is adapted from “Do You Want to Get Promoted?<https://hbr.org/2021/05/do-you-want-to-get-promoted?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_actsubs&utm_content=signinnudge,”> by Ruchi Sinha
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Set Yourself Up for a Promotion
It’d be great if doing good work was enough to get you a promotion. But it usually takes more than that. To make the case that you’re ready to move up, you also need to convince those making the decision, especially your manager. Here’s how.
1. Keep a record of your wins. Track all of your achievements. Surpassed your goals? Cracked a big account? Make a note every time you accomplish something, and add it to a folder on your desktop or in your email. Include shoutouts from colleagues or clients.
2. Plant the seed. Promotions don’t happen overnight, and it could often take months to build your case. Initiate the first conversation (of many) with your manager either during your annual performance review or after you’ve surpassed a major goal.
3. Present a persuasive case. Explain to your manager how you’ve grown, how your responsibilities have increased, and how your work has helped the company achieve its goals, using the data you’ve tracked as evidence.
Making a case for your next promotion can be a tedious and trying journey. Preparing early for the conversation is the best way to boost your chances.
This tip is adapted from “Do You Want to Get Promoted?<https://hbr.org/2021/05/do-you-want-to-get-promoted?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_actsubs&utm_content=signinnudge,”> by Ruchi Sinha
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