Matthew Warzel Featured in Another MSN Article!

Hey, #Jobsticker Nation community! 👋  I was fortunate enough to be featured in this fantastic article by MSN: 𝖶𝗈𝗋𝗄𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖳𝗈𝗐𝖺𝗋𝖽 𝖳𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝖡𝗂𝗀 𝖯𝗋𝗈𝗆𝗈𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝖨𝗌 𝖤𝖺𝗌𝗂𝖾𝗋 𝖳𝗁𝖺𝗇 𝖸𝗈𝗎 𝖳𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗄, 𝖠𝖼𝖼𝗈𝗋𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖳𝗈 𝖠 𝖢𝖺𝗋𝖾𝖾𝗋 𝖤𝗑𝗉𝖾𝗋𝗍

Sometimes, asking for a promotion can feel super awkward, but when you know you deserve one, it’s worth putting yourself out there. Best case, you get the position; worst case, they turn you down, so what’s the problem with trying? It’s normal to ask for a promotion once every three to five years. Not only does getting a promotion determine how you feel about your company, but it’s also a reflection of how the higher-ups feel about you as well. If you aren’t moving up the ladder every few years, it’s time to reevaluate how you benefit the company.

My take:

If you’ve taken a look at your past work and noticed you’ve consistently met deadlines, taken initiative, and exceeded expectations, it’s time to ask for that promotion. Maybe you’re unsure of how to go about doing so, but don’t worry, it’s a lot less intimidating than you might think. To give you the push you need, Matthew Warzel, president of MJW Careers, outlines exactly how to work toward the promotion or raise you want.

Matthew Warzel says being prepared is one of the keys to getting the promotion you want. If you go into your meeting unsure of what to say, you’re not proving to your boss that you’re serious about moving up. Not to mention, it’s super embarrassing when you’re tripping over your words or unsure of answers to questions they may ask (trust us, they’re going to ask questions). Potentially, employers will likely ask why you want the position, why you think you deserve it, and more of the like.

Your boss may be totally game for offering you a promotion, but sometimes, increasing your salary isn’t in the budget at that moment in time. This is especially true during our current financial environment. Employees should have a 3% increase in salary each year, but that all depends on inflation and how well you’ve been doing in your position. If your company is unable to offer a raise due to a lack of funds, Matthew Warzel recommends checking in four to six months later to see if anything has changed.

Say you’ve prepared your pitch a dozen times, and you think the meeting went really well, but then … your boss rejects your request. Perhaps, they aren’t satisfied with your work or believe you aren’t really applying yourself. If they don’t explain their reasoning, make sure you ask for it, but it’s likely they will. Instead of pouting and feeling sorry for yourself, Matthew Warzel suggests using this rejection as motivation to work harder. As the saying goes, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. You can only go up from there.

Should your boss reject your request, Matthew Warzel warns against giving them an ultimatum, or saying you have a better offer somewhere else. Not only will they deny your request for a promotion, but they may end up dismissing you from the company altogether. By threatening your boss with an ultimatum that states you’re leaving the company if they don’t increase your salary or give you the promotion, they’re more likely to tell you to hit the road. The same goes for bringing up a better job offer at another company.

Read the article here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/career/working-toward-that-big-promotion-is-easier-than-you-think-according-to-a-career-expert/ss-AA1VwkWt

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