These 3 Steps Will Put You on The Fast Track for A Promotion - EP004

Yes, 2020 was a challenging year for a lot of companies. Budgets were frozen. And promotions are on hold until further notice.

But that doesn’t mean you can get complacent. There are things you can do NOW to build your skills and move to the front of the line—so when things do get better, you are the obvious choice for promotion.

On this episode of Career Confessions, I share three simple steps you can take to position yourself for promotion, explaining why you should take action even if your company isn’t giving raises at the moment.

I weigh in on why it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of your role and relate what you do to the company’s bigger business objectives.

Listen in for advice on operating two levels above your current position and learn how to approach conversations about the value you bring in every one-on-one with your boss.

Key Takeaways  

Why you should position yourself for promotion even if your company’s budget is frozen

Why it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of what’s expected in your role—and make it a point to consistently over-deliver

How to understand your role from your boss’s point of view and map out opportunities for growth

The value in tying your contribution to your company’s business objectives

My exercise for translating the work you do to a dollar amount

How getting clear on the value of your work builds confidence

Why I recommend aiming two levels higher than your current role

Why it’s important to have conversations about the value you bring in every 1:1 with your manager

How to determine what’s important to your boss and focus your work accordingly

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