What are some strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome when seeking a promotion?

100% of job candidates use self-promotion during interviews. You're not being a fraud if you state your accomplishments and the impacts they've had on your organization. Your skills and titles are the result of hard work and dedication to your career, and they are worth being recognized.

Embrace it , I’d say . It’s often a side effect of your ambition and happens when you push yourself beyond your comfort zone. Embrace the discomfort as a companion on your journey towards growth, recognizing that it often precedes significant personal and professional development. Each bout of imposter syndrome becomes a stepping stone, marking your ascent to greater heights.

It is more about accepting who you are and looking back to see what you've been able to achieve. The only person that can tell you the truth about you is YOU. So do a proper self evaluation and work on improving on things or areas you feel is still inadequate.

Selon moi, ce syndrome de l'imposteur n'a pas lieu d'être si vous avez fait un travail de préparation en amont. Vous devez d'abord vous auto-évaluer avant que votre manager ne le fasse. Cela vous permettra de mettre vos résultats en perspective et de vous évaluer par rapport au cadre général qui a été fixé. Cette augmentation sera donc basée sur des résultats concrets et, peut-être, sur des savoirs-être qui sont encouragés par votre entreprise. Mais cela devrait vous permettre d'éradiquer ce syndrome de l'imposteur car vous méritez votre augmentation. Vous avez fait les efforts pour l'obtenir. Félicitations !

If you have problems taking feedback or praise that is positive, think about why you are receiving it. Someone went out of their own way to recognize your work. They have nothing to gain from it, and yet they chose to give it to you anyways. The only logical explanation why they would do that to you is because you deserve it. Always look at positive feedback and praise as a genuine gesture of appreciation. It's a large part of extending and building trust with your colleagues. The same trust they extend to you if you happen to recognize them.

Take feedback and criticisms from both superiors and subordinates. Also ensure to do a thorough self evaluation and acquire skills to improve on areas you fall short. Never forget that we keep learning, so don't ever get to a stage when you feel you're too perfect to be criticised. This goes for positive feedbacks too as they serve as areas where one can build strength and become an expert.

Having struggled with imposter syndrome throughout my career, I can’t speak enough about the importance of celebrating your achievements! As someone who fears sounding cocky, this was very uncomfortable for me. After all, we don’t want our peers to think we believe we are “better” than them! However, when we don’t give ourselves the same praise that we would give others, we rob ourselves of recognition. Give credit where credit is due - even when it’s to yourself!

Be your own cheerleader ! Think of your mind as a sports arena, and you're the star player. When doubts creep in, cheer yourself on! Imagine a crowd chanting your accomplishments. Remind yourself of your strengths and successes, and you'll find the confidence to keep playing at your best.

For managers: Never devalue your employees achievements. You once started off the same way they did (or perhaps even more privileged.) Show some class! For employees: You are allowed to be proud of your achievement, and we are also proud of you! A manager's ultimate success is defined by the successes they can guide their employees to. Hang that certificate on your wall. Throw that party you promised yourself you would. Treat yourself to something nice. You deserve it!

One of the reasons I use my LinkedIn profile is to put my achievements out there, because no one can blow your trumpet better than you. Celebrate your every win both small and big. This builds confidence and sell one to others as a force to reckon with.

High trust in your workplace leads to high confidence in ourselves. Trust is built by being able to showcase vulnerability in the workplace, and not being ridiculed or ostracized for it. As managers and employees alike, we are all responsible for creating that kind of healthy environment. A healthy team lifts each other up and builds on each other's strengths to accomplish great things.

As much as we work on improving on areas of weaknesses, I'll advise to build more on our strengths as this is what we need to thrive and become an expert. One can even turn an area of weakness to strength by learning on ways to address those weaknesses and teaching others who have similar experience, therefore, becoming an expert in these areas too.

It is entirely possible to give every ounce of effort into something and still fall short by miles. An often overlooked aspect of attaining goals is the ability to persevere. Setting and accomplishing smaller frequent goals that lead up to a latter end goal are more likely to bring you the ultimate success you are striving for. It's just like eating a 72 ounce porterhouse steak. One bite at a time.

Don't keep working on technical skills when what you're good at is people's skill. Before setting goals, do a forecast on how these would affect you in the long term, then build gradually till you achieve those goals.

In the pursuit of promotions and professional ascent imposter syndrome often whispers, but remember: even stars doubt their brightness before shining the brightest. Embrace the uncertainty as the prelude to your ascent. Like stars, you too have the inherent brilliance to illuminate the path of your career

I truly believe everyone feels some form of imposter syndrome. I would even argue that your aim should be to go for positions that challenge you, of course you must be competent to do a good job. But being sure that you can and have done 100% of your job before starting in it only leads to lack of growth and development. Trust in yourself and your ability to learn and adapt.

Realize that everyone started somewhere. Everyone has a story. Don't be intimidated by expectations or job requirements. Shoot your shot.