Can’t get promoted? In this article, we have compiled 8 reasons and reasons why you haven’t been promoted. Let’s see if today we haven’t been promoted because of these 8 reasons or causes.
Are you an employee who has been working for the same company for two to three years and has always worked hard, coming in early, never being late, hardly using vacation days, and never refusing to accept overtime when asked by the boss, but the advancement or being promoted seems out of reach? Or have you been working for a long time and still not been able to get promoted?
“The shiny fruit that is beyond reach”
When advancement is like a shiny apple too far from the ground for you to reach it, you need to start thinking about what else, aside from your performance and the number of hours you put into the company, has led many of your coworkers to get promoted but is yet to reach theirs. If you want to climb the ladder to reach that tantalizing fruit high up on the tree, consider the following 8 reasons and causes to see if you are at the wrong place.
1. Promotion does not depend on time.
You may feel it is unfair when you see coworkers who have only been in the company for a year or two, or who have had very little experience, being promoted before those who have been in the company for five or six years, and you, who have been there before them, are not promoted.
“Time is not the reason why someone gets promoted.”
Many employees consider time to be important when it comes to getting a promotion. But in many companies, length of service or seniority is less of a factor than you might think. When it comes to getting a promotion, what really matters is your overall progress and the steps you take to get there. If you’re not sure what you should do to achieve your desired advancement, talk to your manager directly about your growth in your current role.
2. Support yourself
One reason why Thais are so susceptible to this is that they don’t speak up for their own future. Saying things like, “It’s okay, it’s just a small thing,” or “It’s not hard at all, it’s just a small thing,” while these words show that you’re being generous, you’re spoiling the person listening by viewing your contribution as small and they may overlook your efforts.
“Give credit where credit is due, and others will recognize your success.”
You need to learn to accept compliments on your work or to keep track of your accomplishments and progress so that you have something to talk about with your manager or supervisor when it comes to promotions. If you make others think that your efforts at work are trivial, they will use you without giving you credit or appreciation, which could be the reason why you are not promoted.
3. The boss can’t read your mind.
You might be surprised to learn that your coworker got the position they wanted because they spoke directly to their manager or supervisor. Not all employees want a promotion. While a promotion comes with a higher salary, it also comes with more responsibility and a change in the job description. Many employees are content with their current position and are not as successful or efficient as they could be when they are promoted. So if you don’t tell your boss that you want to move up, he or she will never know for sure that’s what you want. So if you want something, and you see that you have the opportunity and deserve it, you have to be honest with your boss.
4. Not showing leadership
Getting promoted doesn’t just mean moving into a new position, it also means moving into a position where you’ll be supervising and managing other employees. Even if you’re doing a good job at your current job, if you haven’t demonstrated effective leadership skills, you may not be considered for a promotion.
5. Analysis of past performance
If you have a good performance but no promotion opportunities, your performance may not be getting you to the level you want. You need to have a plan for how to climb the ladder to where you want to go.
“It’s time for you to promote yourself.”
If you consistently receive praise or great feedback but aren’t progressing in your career, choose to have an honest conversation with your manager or supervisor about your strengths and weaknesses. Ask what the criteria for promotion are and what you should do to achieve them.
6. Response to comments
Constructive criticism, if it comes in the form of criticism or suggestions for improvement, may hurt you for a moment, but if you really want to improve yourself, you have to get up, walk away from that hurtful feeling, and use that advice to improve yourself.
“Willing to accept criticism”
Being open to constructive criticism is a good indicator for a boss to judge whether an employee deserves a promotion. People who are promoted to higher positions need to be open to receiving and using feedback to improve their performance. So when you receive feedback, stay calm and resist the urge to argue internally. Listen with an open mind, reflect on yourself and improve. This is all part of career growth and development.
7. Not considering the big picture
Sometimes it seems like all you can do is try to find the creativity in your daily projects and meetings, and that effort can cause you to lose sight of the bigger picture.
“When people get caught up in their own projects, they miss out on opportunities to improve the bigger picture.”
People spend all their resources on the little details, trying to find fault with their work at every step, getting so caught up in finding those mistakes like they’re playing Spot the Difference. But this is why they miss the opportunity to see the big picture and develop strategic thinking. So what you need to do is look at the big picture, see the bigger picture to consider the bigger goals. Here’s how you can help drive those goals.
8. Still in the Comfort Zone
You may not be promoted because you are too focused on the details of your current job. To prove that you are worthy of the position, you must demonstrate your ability to go above and beyond others and beyond your current role. If you are as good as you are in the position, there is no reason to put you in a better position.
Conclusion
Everyone always talks about promotions being at the discretion of the manager, the boss, or the company. Some say it’s luck, some say it’s the boss’s bias. But few people take a step back and look at themselves. You may think that managing your competitors is easy, but in reality, it’s easier said than done. If employees don’t dare to demonstrate their leadership abilities and don’t put in the effort to acquire the skills needed to advance, their bosses will never move them to higher positions.
So after reading this article, try to look at yourself according to the 8 points above and fix those shortcomings. After that, try again to see if your boss will promote you or not.
“The company doesn’t promote you just because you want to or because you’ve worked long enough. Instead, they will always look for the most suitable person for promotion.”
Reference:
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