6 Tips on How to Ask for a Promotion 

While asking for a promotion is one of the most anxiety-inducing challenges for employees, it is a necessary step to moving ahead in your career.

While asking for a promotion is one of the most anxiety-inducing challenges for employees, it is a necessary step to moving ahead in your career.

1. Do your homework

Make a list of any extra responsibilities you’ve taken on, and any achievements that have improved areas such as the company’s profits, workflow, customer service or productivity.

2. Know your salary numbers

Use a number of pay websites to research what others at your level and in your sector are being paid so that you are confident in your worth.

3. Practice your pitch

Gather all of your supporting paperwork, and prepare your meeting talking points. Invite a friend or coworker to hear your sales pitch.

4. Get the timing right

In order to avoid surprising your boss, you should plant the seed of your career development goals during regular performance reviews, when you’re already discussing your accomplishments and goals.

5. Ask for the meeting

If you’re in a constant collaborative environment, it may be natural to just casually ask when they’re available for a meeting.

6. Follow up

Always follow up your meeting with a formal email. If you landed the promotion on the spot, take a moment before your celebrations to send a straightforward “thank you” message.

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