From the course: Having an Honest Career Conversation with Your Boss
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Asking for a promotion
From the course: Having an Honest Career Conversation with Your Boss
Asking for a promotion
- Asking for a promotion isn't easy for most of us. It makes us feel like we're asking our boss to validate that we're worthy or special or important, might make us feel vulnerable to rejection, as if we're looking for approval in addition to a new title or a raise in our salary, and if you're a millennial, this challenge is even more real. You see, employers hear horror stories about how impatient your generation is around promotion and advancement. Will you be asking for a promotion after a couple months on the job? Will you quit at the first sign of rejection? Well, wherever you are in your career, asking for a promotion means you must be prepared, organized and focused in the honest conversation. Refer to the checklist I've prepared for you before the meeting. Watch this scenario as an example of how to manage the conversation, and read my tips for debriefing and following up after you've made your request. Enjoy.…
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