You want to ask for a promotion. What's the best way to get a "yes"? It's a question that many managers face at some point in their careers. Whether you want more responsibility, recognition, or compensation, you need to prepare yourself for a successful conversation with your boss. Here are some tips to help you make your case and get the outcome you deserve.
Before you approach your boss, you need to have a clear idea of what you have contributed to the organization and why you deserve a promotion. Think about your achievements, skills, and impact on the team and the business. Gather evidence to support your claims, such as feedback, testimonials, or metrics. You want to show your boss that you have gone above and beyond your current role and that you have the potential to take on more challenges.
Antes de solicitar a promo??o, é fundamental entender e poder articular claramente o valor que você traz para a empresa. Isso inclui destacar suas realiza??es, habilidades e contribui??es significativas para a equipe e a organiza??o como um todo. Prepare-se para demonstrar como suas habilidades e experiências s?o relevantes para o cargo que você está buscando e como você pode continuar a agregar valor à empresa em um papel mais sênior.
I have found two activities to be very helpful when trying to communicate my value to organizations I have been with in the past. First, look at your title and the title of the role you are looking to be promoted to and read the job description, requirements, qualifications, etc. Then depending on what stage you are at in the process, either evaluate if you have met all of those expectations over the year or create goals to meet those expectations and track them towards your accomplishments. This will set you up for success when speaking to your manager about where you stand. Secondly, actively keep notes of your accomplishments and wins in real time. It will make it easier to reflect on when going for the promotion.
Our value comes from our skills. That mean that it's very important to assess your own skills in a very precise way ("outstanding sales skills" is not precise enough. Instead, list the specific skills that show that you have outstanding sales skills)
You don't want to ask for a promotion when your boss is busy, stressed, or distracted. You need to find the right moment to bring up the topic and have a meaningful discussion. Ideally, you should schedule a meeting in advance and let your boss know the purpose of the meeting. This way, you can avoid surprises and give your boss some time to think about your request. You should also consider the context of the organization, such as its performance, budget, and goals. You don't want to ask for a promotion when the company is struggling or undergoing major changes.
This is very accurate, but also brings up some great points. There is a people element and an organizational element to when to raise the topic of a promotion up. Besides just the performance, budget, and goals of an organization, there is also the question of, is there somewhere for you to be promoted to? If someone had just been promoted to the only open position above you, there may not be a place to be promoted to at the time. And yes, you will show interest and be in line maybe for that position. But you also then risk being stuck in the process rather than being able to be opportunistic.
This kind of actions should be always be seen as long term, never as short term. That means that you should always keep doing small actions to get close to your final objective
When you ask for a promotion, you need to be confident and assertive, but not arrogant or entitled. You want to express your interest and enthusiasm for the new role, but also acknowledge your areas of improvement and learning. You should also be realistic about your expectations and flexible about the terms of the promotion. You may not get exactly what you want, but you can negotiate and compromise with your boss. You should also be prepared for the possibility of rejection and have a plan B in case your boss says no.
Self-confidence is a skill that can only be shown (but never presented through a ppt or via email). If we don't believe in ourselves, who else will?
One of the most important things to remember when asking for a promotion is to focus on the benefits for the organization, not just for yourself. You need to demonstrate how your promotion will help the team, the department, and the company achieve their goals and solve their problems. You should also highlight how your promotion will benefit your boss, such as by freeing up their time, increasing their productivity, or enhancing their reputation. You want to show your boss that your promotion is a win-win situation for everyone involved.
Yes but not only... Promotions come with pros and cons. And we should be aware about both. Let's be realistic about that and always analyze both the positive and the dark sides
After you ask for a promotion, you need to follow up and follow through with your boss. You should send a thank-you note to your boss for their time and consideration, and reiterate your main points and value proposition. You should also ask for feedback and next steps, and keep track of the progress and timeline of the decision. If you get the promotion, you should celebrate and thank your supporters, and start delivering on your promises. If you don't get the promotion, you should accept the outcome gracefully and ask for guidance on how to improve your chances in the future.