It’s not that I think that I’m perfect or much better than everyone else, but I came here with the intention of doing the work I love, working hard and making my career progress.
I worked very hard but it doesn’t seem like a recipe to get promotion. At least not in my case. How do you manage to get a promotion if hard work is not enough?
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If you are a favorite of the managers, you will climb quickly. I have first hand experience of seeing others not even have to climb the ladder. They are promoted in two successive years, because management likes them. I worked hard but didn't play the game. Learned now that others with less tenure were getting paid almost as much as me with 40 years. It's BS.
I feel ya , felt amazing to get one recently. I know it will be a long road until the next one
I asked my manager point blank about understanding the career ladder and working toward a promotion, including what measurable skills and achievements I needed to accomplish over the next few years to be considered. It was a positive conversation, and I received the promotion. You can also start the conversation with your HR person if your manager isn’t constructive.
Working physically at the office will be helpful for some people to get noticed and promoted. Even three days a week at the office would help.
Just know you’re not the only one feeling this way! I am glad to see others are too.
Find a sponsor who'll tout your work to the higher-ups. If your supervisor isn't biting, then definitely look for someone who will take notice. Network, network network. Bring attention to your work to multiple managers. Hard work will not get you anywhere, nor will patience or persistence.
But be careful in NM BU, there's a lot of back-stabbing and a-s kissing.
The first reply from @hyh is a good one. In addition, you need to understand what the competency expectations are for your current role, the next level up, and your supervisor’s expectations. It would be nice to have a purely subjective appraisal from a neutral committee based on your accomplishments, skills, and behaviors, but there is an objective part of the appraisal that is your supervisor’s assessment and promotion recommendation. Schedule a meeting with your supervisor and ask about all of the expectations, then make a plan to meet or exceed them.
Switch to New Mexico BU where manager positions abound
It all depends on what department you are in
Squeak over your boss’ head. It’s rewarded at Oxy.
You need to also have visibility to the next level above your boss. You also need to have your boss tput you forward for a promotion. It helps if you summarize your value added accomplishments around September and try to get a face to face meeting with your boss. This will prepare the ground for an annual review that may lead to a promotion. Please be aware that there is often a one year lag period and you have to really sell yourself as to why you are ready for a promotion. At lower grades it should be easy to get promotions. At the higher grades it is more difficult because of more competition and skills are more sophisticated at the higher levels. Good luck and be patient and persistent.