{"id":1388,"date":"2018-01-23T21:28:29","date_gmt":"2018-01-23T21:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/?p=1388"},"modified":"2018-09-14T16:36:12","modified_gmt":"2018-09-14T16:36:12","slug":"how-to-get-promoted-at-work-quickly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/how-to-get-promoted-at-work-quickly\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Promoted at Work Quickly"},"content":{"rendered":"
Regardless of your profession, most people want to get a promotion. It’s a great feeling to be recognized for your work and get a pay raise at the same time. But, it’s not always easy to know what to say when asking for a promotion. This guide will give you some tips on what you can say and do.<\/p>\n
There are different reasons for wanting a promotion. Maybe you’ve been consistently putting out quality work, perhaps you made your company a bunch of money, or maybe you’ve been in the same position for too long with no change.<\/p>\n
Whatever your reason, you have to go about asking for promotion the right way. If you feel you never get promoted at work, it could be because you haven’t pushed for one. Sometimes, that’s what it takes to get the job title and the pay raise that you deserve.<\/p>\n
Getting promoted quickly will depend on how you perform your job. If you feel it’s time for a promotion or a pay raise, use these tips to get what you deserve faster.<\/p>\n
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The most significant challenge you’ll face in this task is how to convince your boss you deserve a promotion. They probably have people asking them all the time for more recognition. You may not know what to say, or how to approach your employer the right way.<\/p>\n
Once you know what you’re going to say to your boss and the right way to do it, you have to be able to back up exactly why you deserve a raise<\/a><\/strong>. The combination of these things can get you the promotion you want and the recognition that goes with it.<\/p>\n Let’s dive into some of the practical tips you can use to get promoted at work.<\/p>\n Before you ask for a promotion, there are two questions you should consider:<\/p>\n It’s likely you’ll make more progress in your career if you choose an industry that is seeing consistent growth. If you’re in an industry that isn’t going anywhere, your career probably won’t, either.<\/p>\n Once you’ve found an industry on the rise, look for companies that show promise within that sector, too. You may even be able to adapt your position to fit one that is supposed to grow in need and demand over the next several years.<\/p>\n Even when you’ve picked a strong industry, choosing the right boss is just as\u00a0important. We often don’t think about getting to ‘choose’ our bosses, since they’re usually the ones interviewing us for jobs. But, consider a job interview something that should go both ways.<\/p>\n Make sure your potential boss is the kind of person you want to work for. Make sure they want to grow their business and support their employees. You’ll probably have a certain first impression of your potential employer right away, so don’t be afraid to trust your instincts.<\/p>\n You don’t want to have to work for a difficult boss<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Sometimes, getting a promotion isn’t always about the amount of work you do, or how well you do your job. Those things are important, but before you ask for a promotion, you should make an effort to remember the things your boss likes. If they’re the one deciding on whether you get a raise, they should have a high opinion of you.<\/p>\n It might not seem fair that this tip doesn’t focus directly on your work ability. But, sometimes the ‘politics’ of business can come into play when it comes to getting the promotion you’re looking for. Remembering what your boss likes, or things about them, can make it them look more fondly on the idea of giving you a promotion.<\/p>\n Plus, if your boss likes having you around as a part of the team, they are more likely to do whatever it takes to keep you there. You don’t necessarily have to be your employer’s best friend. But, you should make an effort to get to know their likes and dislikes and work them into a conversation whenever you get the chance.<\/p>\n It may be easier than you think. For example, if your employer is into sports, bring up the current state of their favorite sports team during casual conversation. It should never feel forced or fabricated, but a little extra interest in your boss’ life can go far.<\/p>\n People who usually get promotions are the ones who get noticed for their work. If you’re constantly staying in the background of projects and choosing small tasks to take on, it’s unlikely you’ll ever get noticed.<\/p>\n But, stretching yourself too thin by saying ‘yes’ to everything might also be a bad idea. If you take on too many projects, you won’t be able to give all of them the attention and dedication they deserve. This could lead to poor work performance and lackluster results.<\/p>\n1] Choose the Right Industry and Boss<\/h4>\n
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2] Get to Know Your Boss’ Likes<\/h4>\n
3] Choose Assignments That Make a Difference<\/h4>\n