How to get promoted.
I hope you got to see the IG live with @mybestfriendatwork & @angela_karachristos. We talked all about how to get promoted at work! If you weren't able to watch is, here is the Cliff Notes version!
How to get promoted:
Do a good job at the job you are doing. It's absolutely crucial that you are performing well in your current job before you think about a promotion. Start with exceeding expectations and delivering above and beyond in the role you have.
2. Relationships! Angela mentioned to "Make sure you have a broad relationships with those you work with, build trust and credibility with people at all levels of the organization so they know the quality of your work, and be a person others like to work with."
3. Mentors: it's such an important relationship to have someone you look up to and can learn from in your organization. Angela reminds us that not all managers are good at growing their people, so you need to make sure you are going out and doing that on your own. Ask someone you admire to virtual coffee for 30 minutes and ask them about their career path. If there is a connection, continue meeting. Eventually this person could be an advocate, which is super helpful when people and promotion discussion take place.
4. Tell your boss. An easy approach: "I have been at my current salary grade level for some time, and I would like to focus on what my personal needs are to get to the next level." Document those, work on them, and come back to your boss with evidence of those things.
A few other topics of conversation: don't underestimate the advantage of horizontal growth and not just vertical growth. Every new job does not need to be a promotion. Also, the slope of your advancement will be steeper when starting your career. There will be some asymptotical line as you get to higher levels. Keep your career strategy in mind and keep working towards what you want; don't get discouraged when the slope of the advancement line isn't as steep.
Implement these tips and go get promoted!
