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Want a Promotion? How to Get One

July 8th, 2014

Many people wonder when is the right time to aim for a promotion with a current employer? After all, if you want something bad enough you should go after it. Unfortunately, not everyone will have the courage to speak with their boss about a promotion, but those who do generally reap the rewards of their actions. Why not have a plan for going after your career goals including your future earning potential?

Here, we will discuss the tips on how to get a promotion in this post — pay close attention to them and put them to good use at your job.

Discuss Facts and Have a Plan
If you are ready to ask for a promotion, be sure you have a set plan for your conversation with your boss and that you are ready to discuss facts. You cannot assume that anyone at your company, including your direct supervisor, knows what you do on a daily basis. Make sure you tell your superior what it is you do each day and what you have accomplished in your current position. It might be best to have recommendations from colleagues or testimonials from clients with you to show your superior. When you can provide evidence of your accomplishments, this conversation can be very successful.

Perform Mundane Tasks Without Being Asked
An excellent tip to help you earn a promotion is to perform as many mundane tasks as possible at work without being asked. This will show your boss how dedicated you are to the company and how far you are willing to go in terms of succeeding in your career. Write down all of the tasks you perform that are above and beyond your job duties because this information will be helpful down the road when discussing the potential for a promotion.

Become a ‘Go-To’ Person at Work
If you can become the ‘go-to’ person at work, then this will help you when asking for a promotion. The ‘go-to’ person will be someone who others can rely on within the department to get the job done on-time, all the time. If you want a promotion, you need to stand-out at the office. Do not wither away in the background of your co-workers. Instead, step to the forefront and let it be known that you are here for the long haul and want to succeed with the company.

Apply for Internal Jobs
One of the best ways to let your superiors know you want a promotion is to begin applying for jobs within the company. This will show your superiors that you are dedicated to the company and that you want to succeed within it. Make sure you apply for jobs that are right for your background and skill level and not just jobs that pay more than your current position. Also, do not take the application process lightly because you are applying for jobs internally. Instead, go above and beyond when applying for an internal job in order to win the offer.

Try Temp Assignments
If you are “between careers” or just looking for a way to boost your career — you can certainly elevate your skillsets and ability to earn a promotion by taking on temporary assignments and special projects. Find them through staffing agencies like Staffing Resources in Atlanta. Be willing to try new things, and track your success in these roles. Earn a reputation for being reliable and flexible, on and off the job.

 

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