3. Talk About Why You Already Deserve The Title
For instance, have you recent gotten an advanced degree in your field? “A degree may qualify you for a promotion, especially if a degree (first degree or advanced degree) is a requirement for a higher level position within your organization,” says Cheryl Palmer, founder of Call to Career, a career-coaching firm. Or, if you stood in for your manager when he was on leave, focus on that during your review. In other words, hone in on anything that shows you are already performing functions (or are educated) above your title and pay grade.
4. Note What’s In It For Them
Why would your company benefit from promoting you and giving you more responsibility? “For example, you may have some ideas that would significantly contribute to the success of a new initiative, and a promotion would give you the opportunity to implement those ideas,” says Palmer.
5. Remember To Ask
It seems simple, but if you wanted to be promoted, you’ll probably have to bring it up. Use the tips above, or play a little hardball with an outside offer if you have one. “Discuss how a competitor has offered you a similar job because they recognize how effective you’d be, but that you want to stay with your current employer,” says Ronald Kaufman, author of “Anatomy of Success.”
Climbing The Ladder: Top 5 Ways To Get A Promotion Before 2014 was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
