How to Ask for a Promotion

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Make a case for yourself.. Identify the position you want.. Get the timing right.

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1

Make a case for yourself.

Step 1

Make a case for yourself.

2

Identify the position you want.

Step 2

Identify the position you want.

3

Get the timing right.

Step 3

Get the timing right.

4

Ask for a meeting.

Step 4

Ask for a meeting.

5

Do your research.

Step 5

Do your research.

6

Don't think that you're entitled to a promotion.

Step 6

Don't think that you're entitled to a promotion.

7

Don't think that you and your boss see eye-to-eye.

Step 7

Don't think that you and your boss see eye-to-eye.

8

Don't compare yourself to other employees.

Step 8

Don't compare yourself to other employees.

9

Don't make a case based around your personal life.

Step 9

Don't make a case based around your personal life.

10

Don't get frustrated or upset if you don't get a promotion.

Step 10

Don't get frustrated or upset if you don't get a promotion.

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Start by stating your accomplishments.

Step 11

Start by stating your accomplishments.

12

Show that you're ready for more responsibility.

Step 12

Show that you're ready for more responsibility.

13

Ask for feedback.

Step 13

Ask for feedback.

14

Don't be disappointed if your boss thinks you need more time.

Step 14

Don't be disappointed if your boss thinks you need more time.

15

Follow up.

Step 15

Follow up.

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