How to Get Promoted
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Doing a good job doesn't automatically get you promoted.
Promotion decisions are influenced by performance, yes, but also by readiness, visibility, opportunity, business need and whether the people making the decision actually see you operating at the next level.
This guide explains how those decisions really get made and what you can do to put yourself in a much stronger position.
You'll learn how to:
work out what “ready for promotion” actually means in your company
understand what decision-makers are looking for
identify what's currently holding you back
have a useful progression conversation with your manager
demonstrate that you're capable of operating at the next level
deal with vague promises about “next year”
recognise when the opportunity simply isn't going to come
No motivational “work hard and believe in yourself” nonsense. Just a practical look at how progression actually works inside organisations.
Written by Lee Harding, a Talent Acquisition leader with 20+ years' experience across hiring, recruitment and leadership.