Underpaid? 4 Ways To Getting A Promotion Faster

4 Tips To Get Promotion Faster

By Kennedy Okoth,

“I have been stuck in my position as a marketing officer for the last four years without any prospects of promotion. What should I do?” Asks James Kariuki via email.

Every employee aims to advance in his/ her career rather than stay stuck in their current positions. But a majority of them always leaves it up to the employers to find it in them to initiate the process.

This should not be the case as employees to can trigger their own promotion process. Here are some of the tips to enable you jump-start your promotion journey.

How To Be Promoted Faster At Work

1. Why Do You Want A Promotion?
As an employee, what drives to towards your desired position? What is the main reason why you need the promotion?
This should not be looked at in the perspective of the package that comes with it, but rather the tasks and responsibilities that accompany the position. Are you up to the challenge to execute these tasks? Look also at the educational qualification associated with it.

2. Network
It is really important that you network with fellow employees, both junior and senior, internally and externally. This will help you know who is who within the organization and field set-up.

3. Raise Your Profile If You Want To Be Promoted

When you are seeking a higher position within a firm, being antisocial does not help your case whatsoever. Socialize with your fellow employees through lunch breaks and other available times. Besides doing this, stepping up to challenges within the firm will also boost your reputation as a potential leader.

4. Boost Your Educational Level
Most employees miss out on promotions simply because they do not have the required qualifications in as far as educational background is concerned. Know the required educational requirements for the position you are applying for and

Remember promotion is not achieved overnight but rather over a period of time with constant effort.