so, are you stuck in a rut? you want to move up the corporate ladder? here are some things you need to know:
So, you have been on your best behavior, haven't been late or absent for a few months and have been really grinding out the work on your job. How do you go about getting a promotion to a higher level in the company? Read on and find out.
Things You'll Need:
Guts and a great attitude.
Step 1:
Earn your degree or certification first.
Prerequisites Count - Make sure you know what job specifications you need to possess in order to qualify for a promotion at your particular company. Do you need to have a certain degree or certification? Do you need a particular number of years of experience? Talk to the HR department and find out the requirements, then fulfill them before moving on to the next step.
Step 2:
Dutiful Consistency - You cannot be late on your deadlines or out of work on mental health days and expect that the company will promote you. Make sure you are on your best possible behavior and are meeting the acceptability guidelines for your work habits, before you even approach your boss.
Step 3:
Above and Beyond - Do more than you have to on the job. Take the initiative to find new business without being asked. Come up with new reports that will help your manager meet her requirements for the department. When it comes time to ask for a promotion, you will have some good examples of why you would make a good candidate.
Step 4:
Savvy and Tact - Contact a couple of recruiters and tell them you are considering other opportunities. Find out all you can about jobs in your community equivalent to the one you want to be promoted to and what these positions pay. You can do this by talking to headhunters, doing internet or library research. Do this first, then move to the next step.
Step 5:
Reasonable Logic - Come up with a list of three to five compelling reasons why you should be given a promotion and memorize them. Do not include any comments about your personal situation or finances. Do not threaten to find another job at another firm. However, you can allude to the fact that you have been in contact with people who would like you to leave your job to work elsewhere. You need not get into any details about this.
Step 6:
Pick Your Time - Make sure you choose a time of day that is less stressful and free from distractions to approach your boss. Maybe even wait until after the workday is over. You might ask for a promotion while you are taking him out for a drink or coffee. Or, do it in his office. Be prepared with your sales pitch and be confident.
Step 7:
Be Realistic - Understand that your boss does not have the authority to grant your promotion on the spot. They may tell you they have to look into it. If this occurs, set up a specific follow up meeting. If your boss tells you no, be respectful and calm. Do not resort to childish behavior, threaten to leave the company or anything similar. Find out why your request was denied and evaluate the response. If you are perplexed by the decision, speak to your HR representative. If you are very unhappy or disgruntled, find a job where you can be happy. You owe it to yourself to be happy in your work
By TheHabe