Why Am I Not Getting Promoted?
There are three key considerations when your leaders assess your readiness for promotion - Ability, Aspiration, Availability. You need to have most if not all of these to be a “Ready Now” talent.
Ability. Are you demonstrating the skills and competencies required for the next-level role? These should be recognized capabilities. Your manager should not prepare a full-page speech to “sell” your skills during a calibration session. Be part of projects where your skills can have an impact. This is key to that elusive “visibility” they ask of you.
Aspiration. Do more than meet your own targets. Volunteer for those next-level tasks. This gives you a taste of that role too. Would you really enjoy it? Let your manager know that you aspire for a promotion and seek their feedback. Having candid conversations about your career growth and development should be part of your regular coaching sessions. Be explicit because your leaders may not know that you actually want more responsibilities which usually comes with a promotion.
Availability. Sometimes you are ready and willing to take on the next-level role but there’s no room for growth within your department. Are there other lines of business within the company where they have a need for the same position? It’s the last thing on this list because people who never stop working on their learning and development usually find the next-level role they aspire for within or outside their current businesses.
Based on personal experience, truly enjoying the work you do and focusing on continuous learning inevitably lead to growth opportunities. Promotion or lateral movement to new and exciting roles happens when you are having fun.
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About Jeng
Jeng Macalagay is a Career Coach who has 18 years of work experience in various industries. Over 10 years of which were in Human Resources where she led the people strategies on Talent Management, Performance Management, and Leadership Development.
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