There comes a point in time at work when you feel that you mastered your required skills and are ready for a the next level; a promotion. A couple of months ago, i felt it was time for me to ask for a promotion. I worked hard, committed my time to my team and the company, and advanced in my current position.
Speaking to your manager about a promotion is tough, you have to in way be a narcissist about yourself and your accomplishments. Be sure to discuss the value of your work, what you can measure as an upgrade, how your work is above and beyond, and a main portion of asking to getting promoted is negotiating your salary. Here are my 3 tips when asking for a promotion:
1. Come to the meeting prepared. Probably the most important piece of advice, your promotion meeting is all about you. That meeting will be held to talk about all of your upcomings and downfalls. Be prepared to list all of your accomplishments since you started at the company. Think of a project you worked hard on and got the results. For example you can say, with the recent marketing campaign- with my strategy we saw an increase in x amount resulting a 80% increase in our KPI goals. As you go in prepared with to discuss all of your achievements, be sure to be prepared to discuss your blemishes. Your manager/boss may point out although you've been doing great, there are things you can work on. Be sure to discuss why those mistakes were made and how you improved since then.
2. Speak to your co-workers about it. Talk to co-workers that you feel comfortable with. Ask them what they think, have they had a discussion with your manager in regards to promotions? I am so grateful to be surrounded by supportive co-workers. I had co-workers who were higher up than me give me their advice, what to be prepared for, how to negotiate. I spoke to my senior associates and asked them for advice- how they handle their promotion discussion. It's a great conversation to have because you'll have an idea of what to expect and also feel the support and encouragement.
3. Be willing to negotiate. The last part of the meeting with your manager if all goes well, will be about the salary. Have an idea of what number you want and be honest. Do research beforehand to see how your salary is competitive with other companies in your area. Mention that you're committed to staying in the company and this is what other companies are offering for your position. If you don't get the value you want, negotiate on more vacation days or something else they can exchange for.
To wrap it up, the best advice is to be honest and open. If you want to show your commitment to your team, be honest with them and be willing to expand offers that your team has.
Speaking to your manager about a promotion is tough, you have to in way be a narcissist about yourself and your accomplishments. Be sure to discuss the value of your work, what you can measure as an upgrade, how your work is above and beyond, and a main portion of asking to getting promoted is negotiating your salary. Here are my 3 tips when asking for a promotion:
1. Come to the meeting prepared. Probably the most important piece of advice, your promotion meeting is all about you. That meeting will be held to talk about all of your upcomings and downfalls. Be prepared to list all of your accomplishments since you started at the company. Think of a project you worked hard on and got the results. For example you can say, with the recent marketing campaign- with my strategy we saw an increase in x amount resulting a 80% increase in our KPI goals. As you go in prepared with to discuss all of your achievements, be sure to be prepared to discuss your blemishes. Your manager/boss may point out although you've been doing great, there are things you can work on. Be sure to discuss why those mistakes were made and how you improved since then.
2. Speak to your co-workers about it. Talk to co-workers that you feel comfortable with. Ask them what they think, have they had a discussion with your manager in regards to promotions? I am so grateful to be surrounded by supportive co-workers. I had co-workers who were higher up than me give me their advice, what to be prepared for, how to negotiate. I spoke to my senior associates and asked them for advice- how they handle their promotion discussion. It's a great conversation to have because you'll have an idea of what to expect and also feel the support and encouragement.
3. Be willing to negotiate. The last part of the meeting with your manager if all goes well, will be about the salary. Have an idea of what number you want and be honest. Do research beforehand to see how your salary is competitive with other companies in your area. Mention that you're committed to staying in the company and this is what other companies are offering for your position. If you don't get the value you want, negotiate on more vacation days or something else they can exchange for.
To wrap it up, the best advice is to be honest and open. If you want to show your commitment to your team, be honest with them and be willing to expand offers that your team has.
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