The Art of Manliness

#273: How to Get a Job Promotion This Year

Jan 26, 2017

Frances Cole Jones, an executive image consultant and author of "How to Wow," shares her insights on securing job promotions. She discusses the importance of laying groundwork well in advance and common mistakes to avoid during the request process. Frances emphasizes the need for clear communication during performance reviews and aligning personal goals with company expectations. She also provides strategies for effective follow-up and managing rejection gracefully, ensuring listeners are well-prepared for their career advancement journey.

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Quick takeaways

Laying the groundwork for a promotion requires understanding company dynamics and establishing specific goals to demonstrate proactive career commitment.

Your demeanor and approach during promotion discussions can significantly influence outcomes, so it's vital to maintain professionalism regardless of the response.

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Laying the Groundwork for Promotions

To effectively ask for a promotion, it’s crucial to lay the groundwork months in advance. This involves understanding your company's timelines and budget constraints while creating a plan for yourself. Establishing specific goals and reaching out to your boss for regular reviews can provide clarity on performance expectations. Being proactive shows that you can think like an executive and are committed to your career growth.

Intro

3min

Strategies for Securing a Promotion

11min

Mastering Performance Reviews for Promotions

6min

Strategizing for Performance Reviews

7min

Effective Follow-Up for Promotions

5min

Navigating the Promotion Request Process

3min

For many of you listening, getting a promotion or a raise is likely a goal for the coming year. But what’s the best approach to take to ensure this desire becomes a reality?
My guest today argues that if you want to ask for that promotion this year, you need to start laying the groundwork months before making the pitch to your boss, and she walks us through exactly what you need to do to establish that groundwork.
Her name is Frances Cole Jones, she’s an executive image consultant, the author of "How to Wow," and a regular guest on the Art of Manliness Podcast. Today on the show, Frances shares the common mistakes people make when asking for a promotion, as well as the exact steps you need to take months before making your request in order to set yourself up for success. We also discuss what to do if the answer ends up being “no.”

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The Art of Manliness

#273: How to Get a Job Promotion This Year

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Laying the Groundwork for Promotions

Do's and Don'ts When Asking for a Promotion

Documenting Achievements and Feedback

Navigating Rejection and Networking

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