What To Do When You Are Passed Over For A Promotion

Summary: <p>It certainly doesn't feel good to be passed over for a promotion.</p> <p>Don't get bitter, get better!</p> <p>Did you apply for the role? Or make your desire for the role known?</p> <p><strong>Tips:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Express gratitude for being considered</li> <li>Get feedback from your manager</li> <li>If the hiring manager is not your manager, get feedback from that person as well</li> <li>Figure out what you need to improve on and make a plan</li> <li>Have a candid conversation around expectations and when you should achieve certain tasks / goals to be eligible for a promotion</li> <li>Ask yourself if this was a blessing in disguise</li> <li>Stay focused and engaged</li> <li>Determine what's next</li> <li>Track your progress and accomplishments</li> <li>Evaluate how long you've been in your role with no promotion to help determine if you should look externally</li> <li>Process and move through any negative emotions so you don't become bitter or resentful</li> <li>Evaluate if that promotion is / was the type of work you still want to move into</li> <li>Be positive and welcoming to the person who got the role<br> </li> </ol> <p><strong>To support the show:</strong></p> <p><strong>Paypal:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://paypal.me/stephdennis13">paypal.me/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><strong>Anchor:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/careertalk">https://anchor.fm/careertalk</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>For show notes go to:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/">http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>To work together:</p> <p><a href="http://listentocareertalk.com/">listentocareertalk.com</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>For the Google Survey:</p> <p><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1">https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>To connect:</strong></p> <p>Instagram:</p> <p>@stephdennis13</p> <p>@careertalkpodcast</p> <p>Facebook:</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/stephdennis13">www.facebook.com/stephdennis13</a></p> <p>We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>You’re awesome!!</strong></p> <p><strong>Go be your amazing self today!!!</strong></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/a1293a0/podcast/sponsor/acugkf/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message