What Is Hindering You From Getting Promoted At Work?

Career progression is a major key in every job you spend time and efforts on. The ultimate nightmare is to be stuck in the same job, doing the same thing at the same pay for the rest of your life, as costs around you continue to rise.
So why has your career been progressing so slowly? What is hindering you from getting that promotion year after year? Here are five reasons that could be causing your bosses to withhold those promotions.

1. Your boss just doesn’t like you

I’m sure you’re a wonderful person who’s loved by many. But if your boss isn’t part of your legion of fans, that can seriously stagnant your career progress. If your workplace is intensely political and your boss is someone who practises favouritism and will only promote those he personally likes, you might be fighting a losing battle by staying on

2. You’re underperforming

Just because your friend got promoted after 2 years doesn’t mean you can expect the same treatment. Performance does matter when you’re being considered for a promotion, and if you’ve been underperforming in the eyes of your boss, don’t expect much. Issues arise when you and your boss have a different idea of what constitutes performing well.

Your boss might think you’re underperforming because you leave at 6pm every day, while you might think you’re doing great because it shows you’re efficient. Have a talk with your boss at least once a year so you know exactly what his criteria are.

3. Choosing Popularity Over Respect

 “If everyone likes you, then nobody likes you.” This means that the only way to be popular with everyone is to avoid taking a meaningful stance on anything. Once you abandon wishy-washiness by demonstrating that you have something to offer, you will earn the respect that will drive your career forward.

Yes, there may be some at work who disagree. But working through conflicts is a part of having a successful career. Don’t hold yourself back by trying to please everyone at the expense of sharing your own opinions and ideas.

4. Always Putting Work First

We all make choices every day, and true balance means that sometimes your personal life has to take precedence. Working 80 hours a week may appear to be productive and career-enhancing, but the day you run out of steam won’t be a good one for anyone.

Instead of burning yourself out trying to meet your own perfectionist expectations, focus on a few key priorities, work to accomplish them when your energy is naturally highest, and let other people help you. Creating a calendar that lists all of your work and personal activities in one place can help ensure that you’re properly managing your balance and making smarter decisions about it.

5. Painting A Vivid Picture

Keeping your supervisor’s interests in mind, paint a clear picture of what the future could hold. Why would everyone’s lives be better if you got your promotion? Seriously, make the case for how you would be better equipped to do more for them.

This isn’t about you paying down your student loans, this is about you helping further the mission of the organization. Pitch them on what you’d want to do more, better, or differently in your new role. Emphasize the mutual benefits of your expanded role - not just a raise and title bump for you.

Keep in mind, losing you as an employee is costly. Turnover is tough in a competitive hiring market. But by keeping the focus on all the benefits you’d (continue to) bring to the role, you’re also painting a picture of what your employer could miss if they lose you to an outside offer.

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