How to Get Promoted at Work: Key Steps

Adriana Girdler

Hoping for a promotion? Follow these tried and true guidelines! I’m here to assure you that a promotion is not too far out of reach. …

Hoping for a promotion? Follow these tried and true guidelines!

I’m here to assure you that a promotion is not too far out of reach. Whether you’re unhappy in your current position, you’re hoping to move up the corporate ladder, or you’re simply ready for a challenge, the promotion you desire is just around the corner. I’m here to tell you exactly how to get it!

I know it can be stressful trying to play all the right cards, but there are a few simple guidelines you can follow to increase your chances of really wowing your boss. In today’s video, I’m going to give you a breakdown of what you need to do in order to get that promotion!

We’ll talk about:

  • The KEY thing to know before you seek a promotion
  • What you can to do be PREPARED
  • WHO to address when asking for a promotion
  • What you can do to PROVE you’re right for the position
  • How to make sure your boss KNOWS you want that promotion
  • WHEN it’s the right time to ask for a promotion

With all my corporate experience, I’ve had my share of intimidating bosses and stressful work days. Trust me, I know how you feel. The great news is, I’ve already been through a situation just like the one you’re in, so I’ve got it all figured out for you!

If you want to hear how I’ve handled this in the past and you want to get that promotion, I’d love to chat with you in the comments of my video. Meet you there!

–Adriana

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Adriana Girdler is a project manager, productivity specialist, entrepreneur, professional speaker, facilitator, visioning wizard, and author. As President of CornerStone Dynamics, Adriana is one of Canada’s prominent business productivity and project management specialists—helping both individuals and businesses do what they do, only better. She is a certified master black belt lean six sigma with over 20 years’ experience improving how companies work.

She also holds both PMP (project management professional) and CET (certified engineering technologist) designations. She’s a Tedx speaker, as well as a HuffPost and Thrive Global contributor. She has been interviewed on Global, CBC, CTV, CHCH, 680News Radio, Newstalk 1010, Sirius XM and published in the Globe and Mail and numerous industry magazines. WANT ADRIANA'S FREE ONLINE TRAINING? In 45 min, learn Adriana's 5 project management secrets she use on EVERY project. Sign up for the Free Webinar here: THE FAB FIVE FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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