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<\/p>\nMany people have asked me “What do I have to do to get promoted?” I get this question about “The promotion waiting game” mostly from high-performing individuals who are accustomed to receiving frequent and meaningful promotions, but for some reason have stalled out. This is a difficult question to answer, because there are a lot of variables which impact promotions. I wrote this article to share my perspective on promotions and some of the things you can do to improve your odds of being promoted.<\/p>\n
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Promotions are great because they usually result in a better title, more responsibilities, and most importantly an increase in financial compensation. The promotion may re-energize the recipient, strengthen their loyalty to the company, and they may become more engaged in their work.<\/p>\n
For those individuals anxiously waiting to experience this exhilarating event, I offer the following advice.<\/p>\n
Be Patient –<\/strong>\u00a0My first advice is to be patient. Impatience shows, and it sends the wrong signal. Don’t let impatience cause you to dwell on the promotion and divert your focus from the business priorities. I have seen this happen to people and it is disappointing to see someone with great abilities have their career derailed due to impatience.<\/p>\n Be Prepared –<\/strong>\u00a0Promotions into a role are done when a candidate meets the skills and experience requirements. Not all candidates that feel ready for a promotion have actually met the requirements. Make sure you understand what those requirements are and whether you meet them or not. If you don’t, then these become development areas.<\/p>\n Be Informed –<\/strong>\u00a0It is common for people to believe that they should be promoted because they have performed well, and they have met the required criteria. In fact, that’s only half of the equation. An open and approved position must be in place for the promotion to happen. This is especially true for executive promotions. No approved, open position usually means no promotion.<\/p>\n Be Clear –<\/strong>\u00a0Some people assume that they are being considered for a promotion. Don’t assume this is true. \u00a0It is important to let your manager, human resources representatives and the key decision makers know that you are interested in a promotion. Standing by and waiting for it to come may lengthen your wait when you haven’t made it known that you are actively seeking a promotion.<\/p>\n
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