Press Release
Why Am I Not Being Promoted? Get Answers
Friday, July 11, 2008
I have been seeking an opportunity within my current company to move into a different role. I have been passed over countless times for promotion only to watch my peers attain higher ranking and better paying opportunities. What can I do?
I would suggest that you talk with your supervisor and find out why you are not being considered for these “other” opportunities. Maybe your co-workers’ effort is exemplary or that they have different attributes that you do not bring to the table (education, training, experience, etc.). What ever the reason find out what it is. Realize that the information you get from the explanation is meant to help you figure out what you can do to attain another position. It is not a time to be defensive or to argue with your boss. Rather, it is a time to notify the boss that you are seeking an opportunity to gain more responsibility and contribute more to the company.
Ask your supervisor to help you put together a plan that will allow you to attain the skills, recognition, etc. necessary to move into the role that you want. Ask he/she their suggestions and input. Make sure you put together a viable plan that you feel you can execute. Once you have the plan in place begin implementing it. Ask your supervisor to review what you have done daily, weekly, monthly or what ever time frame makes sense. By utilizing your supervisor for help, you will find that he/she will be a big advocate for you once another opportunity becomes available.