👋 Hey Reader, congrats on your promotion!

Oops, maybe we're a little early...

You may not have that promotion yet, but we know you will soon! We already shared the steps to ask for a promotion here, but we know it's hard to figure out what to include in your presentation sometimes. So, here's your cheat sheet:

How to identify accomplishments

There are tons of different types of accomplishments; some may not be as obvious to you as others. If you're struggling with what to track in your work accomplishments tracker and include in your presentation, here are some ideas:

1. Project leadership and/or initiating new projects or processes, streamlining workflows, integrating new technology, etc.
2. Client/customer satisfaction, whether through direct feedback, surveys, net promoter scores, etc.
3. Professional development (e.g., certifications)
4. Leadership and mentorship, including training other team members.
5. Problem-solving/crisis management that showed you're able to jump into action without instruction and resolve issues.
6. Recognition and awards, as well as compliments or positive feedback you've received
7. Process improvements that you initiated and saw through to the end, bonus points if you can show it resulted in an improvement in one or more KPIs!

And remember, any time you can show numbers, you should. You can't argue with cold, hard facts!

Researching titles and salaries

We've all heard of Glassdoor.com and Salary.com - these are great resources, but we also recommend browsing for actual job postings that match the title you want. This can help you match your responsibilities with an accurate title. For example, if you're already doing everything in the job description for a Senior Account Manager, that's a good argument for changing your title to include "Senior." If not, setting goals to adopt those responsibilities can set you up to earn that title in the future.

Lastly, keep it friendly

Even with the kindest and most humble boss, it's always a good idea to approach this discussion as a conversation where you're not just asking for a promotion but asking for input on your career growth based on their expertise. You know, stroke the ego a little. Most importantly, you never want to sound like you're demanding a promotion.

P.S. Don't forget to include goals!

Whether you get that promotion or not, showing that you are forward-thinking and have well-thought-out plans for improving yourself and your contributions to your company will keep you on track for a promotion in the future.

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With love and empowerment,

Lora at She's a Lot Media

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