Why New Grads Get Overlooked for Promotions
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Posted By: Dr. Marcia Robinson on January 28, 2009 If you are a new grad or in the Class of 2009, it is not too early to start thinking about how to succeed at work and get promoted. CareerBuilder.com, the online job board, recently drafted this list of 10 reasons why employees might not be promoted at work. Tip*-- Put this list where you can find it -- your phone or your iPod -- doesn't matter, just keep it accessible. 1. You're not up to the job (or to put it crudely, you're a slacker). 2. You're stingy on your level of commitment. Just doing "fine" or "acceptable" work will not take you up the ladder. 3. You are not visible enough to the people who have the power to promote you. 4. You're difficult to deal with. Moving up the ladder will entail managing people. If you are difficult to deal with, it means you cannot manage your relationships with others. 5. You haven't yet mastered the job you're in and you already want to move higher... 6. You're just too good at what you're doing and there's nobody to replace you. 7. You're not presentable. 8. You have enemies. 9. You are competing with "superstars," meaning that the competition may be too fierce for you. 10. Your employer is not in a position to promote you due to factors unrelated to you or your performance (tight budget or low turnover). I would add an 11th and 12th reasons for you to think about: 11. You don't know what you really want out of a career 12. You don't have a mentor who is lobbying on your behalf. Courtesy of Career Coach Dr.R who has trained or coached students and new grads for 10+ years on workplace, career, internship and employment success. Subscribe to her The HBCU Career Center If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Dr. Marcia Robinson
From Greater Philadelphia, PA Wilmington University class of 2019 Member Since May 2019 |
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