How One Small Word Can Help You Land A Big Promotion
October 4th, 2011As one of the premier employment firms in the Northwest, we certainly understand that the thought of asking your boss for a promotion can be terrifying. After all, in this economy, shouldn’t you be happy to just have a job?
But if you’ve been taking on more and more responsibility at work, are a long-time asset to the company, and feel like you’re ready – and deserve to – move up the company ladder, then by all means go for it.
With that said, getting promoted isn’t as simple as just asking for it. You first need to sell your boss on the idea and why you deserve it. And you can do that by using one small word: Because.
“Because” forces you to think about the actual reasons why you deserve a promotion. It also gives you the facts you need to get your boss on board with it. Your boss isn’t monitoring your every move and so may not know about all your recent successes and accomplishments. It’s up to you to toot your own horn.
For example, rather than just saying “I’ve worked really hard, so feel I deserve a promotion” instead say “I deserve a promotion because I consistently bring in new clients to the company. As a result, sales have increased by 10%.”
To help you prepare for the big “ask,” here are some additional tips:
- Schedule a meeting with your boss and let him or her know you want to discuss your job performance. Don’t just drop by unannounced.
- Write down all of your recent achievements and successes, from a positive comment from a customer to landing a big new client. Bring your list with you to the meeting.
- Research what you’re worth in the job marketplace; also bring those statistics with you to the meeting.
- Besides talking about your past accomplishments, tell your boss how you plan to build on them in the future, and how doing so will benefit your boss and the company as a whole.
If the boss says no to a promotion, inquire why and what you can do to get promoted.
And if there’s simply no room for advancement at your company, and you’re ready to move on, Provisional can help. As one of the premier employment firms in the Northwest, we can help you locate the position that best matches your skills and interests. Search jobs now.
October 18th, 2011 at 10:44 am
[...] Terrified of asking your boss for a raise? Don’t worry, most people are. But the worst that can happen is your boss says “no.” So prepare yourself for that possibility. Also, to help you feel more at ease, practice exactly what you’re going to say to your boss. Make sure you think about potential objections your boss may have and how you will overcome them. For more on what to say, read our post on one small word that can help you land a promotion. [...]