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Being passed over for a promotion<\/a> stings, especially when you did everything right. You hit your goals, raised your hand for additional assignments, gave extra support to your team and, still, someone else got the role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In moments like these, it\u2019s natural to question what went wrong. Was it me? Could I have done more? Or was it just bad timing, like my manager says?<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You replay the situation in your mind, hoping for clarity or closure that never quite comes, and you try to make sense with answers that just don\u2019t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do I try again? Am I happy without it? Or is it time to walk away? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These questions are difficult, and while every situation is different, no one should have to face them alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is why we asked Sam DeMase<\/a>, career expert for Zip Recruiter<\/a>, for her advice on how to know if you\u2019re working for a company that isn\u2019t supporting your growth or if your promotion just hasn\u2019t happened yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\"Pyramid<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you\u2019re actively advocating for a promotion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re working hard and showing up every day, it\u2019s easy to assume your efforts speak for themselves. But you also need to be sure that your manager knows<\/a> that you want to be promoted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe self-advocacy piece is important, and I think a lot of folks tend to skip over that and just assume that their manager knows that they want the promotion,\u201d DeMase says.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to believe that. After all, if you\u2019re putting in the effort and consistently delivering, it seems only fair that someone would notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But according to DeMase, still, \u201cwe need to advocate for ourselves and make our leadership aware that we\u2019re interested in moving up and not make assumptions that they already know.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to do that is to be transparent and direct with your leader and see what you need to do to get promoted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that, it\u2019s also important not to assume that a promotion isn\u2019t possible for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be your own worst enemy. DeMase says, \u201cGo present your business case. Go present and advocate for yourself, rather than assuming, \u2018I guess I\u2019m never going to get promoted. I guess they\u2019re not going to do it.<\/em>\u2019 <\/em>Don\u2019t be the one to tell yourself no. Let them tell you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, if a promotion opportunity opens up, you\u2019ve clearly expressed your interest, made your case and consistently put in the work, but promotions continually <\/em>go to others, it may be time to pause and reassess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are four red flags you will want to watch out for, but understand it might take more than just one sign to truly indicate that you\u2019re being passed up and overlooked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you were passed up for a promotion but are now getting more work without the title or compensation<\/a>, it can be a sign that you\u2019re being undervalued. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As DeMase puts it, if \u201cyou\u2019re getting assigned more work, your list of responsibilities continues to grow, but you\u2019re not given the recognition, whether that\u2019s compensation [or] promotion, that\u2019s a red flag.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If that sounds familiar, it may be time to start exploring roles where your contributions will be properly acknowledged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Less visible work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, if you\u2019re being given work that doesn\u2019t allow you to be visible or work that doesn\u2019t prepare you to advance, that can be a sign too, she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to DeMase, this might look like \u201cnot being assigned to key projects [or] not being assigned to work that is influential in the organization,\u201d she says.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This could be an indicator that you\u2019re being overlooked for a promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Others are getting promoted<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When your performance is consistently strong, but recognition goes to others based on potential alone, it may signal that you\u2019re being overlooked.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DeMase recalled a time this happened to her when she was looking to get promoted. \u201cI saw people getting promoted for their potential. So I was like, \u2018Why am I not getting promoted for my results?\u2019 I see these other people getting promoted simply for their potential, when I had rock solid achievements\u2014that is a definite red flag.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No clear upward path<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your employer comes out and tells you that there isn\u2019t a promotion for you now, or in the future, that might be more than just a sign\u2014it may be a message that it\u2019s time to explore opportunities elsewhere if you\u2019re looking for growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf your leader is saying, \u2018There really isn\u2019t a clear path for mobility here. We don\u2019t have a plan for you in your role,\u2019\u201d that\u2019s a red flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there\u2019s no clear path forward, and leadership isn\u2019t working with you to create one, it might be time to explore other options to advance in your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons to stay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, if you\u2019re seeing these signs and wondering whether you should stay or leave, it\u2019s worth examining how important the promotion is to you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re on the fence about staying at the company, DeMase says there are a few questions to ask yourself and your leader too: Without the promotion, are you happy? How\u2019s your mental health? How\u2019s your stress level?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s essential to be self-aware of how you\u2019re feeling, as that will help you determine whether you should stay in your current position or if you should start looking for another job elsewhere.

Here are four signs that staying might be the choice for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other growth opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you like the company but find career growth to be important, one solution is to check in with your leadership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou might say something like, \u2018Hey, I love the company, I love the people here. Can I make a move laterally to a different team?\u2019\u201d DeMase suggests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it might not be the original promotion you\u2019re looking for, if you\u2019re feeling unfulfilled, moving teams can be refreshing and can bring you a new sense of pride in your work, DeMase explains.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strong work-life balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reason it might be beneficial to stay is if the environment supports your well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think another reason to potentially stay is if you feel like you have [a] strong work-life balance in place and your boundaries are being respected,\u201d DeMase says.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your role allows you to thrive both personally and professionally<\/a>, that stability can sometimes outweigh the need for rapid advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re still learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One good reason it might make sense to stay is that you\u2019re still in an environment where you\u2019re learning, especially through a supportive manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you can say, \u2018My manager taught me XYZ. My manager taught me adaptability. My manager taught me how to be calm under stress,\u2019\u2014if you have tangible skill sets that you can say your manager taught you,\u201d that can be an indicator that you\u2019re still growing in your current role, DeMase says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your manager is helping you build real, transferable skills, it\u2019s a sign that staying, at least for now,\u00a0could pay off in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re receiving feedback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finally, they\u2019re highlighting specific areas where you\u2019re doing well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey\u2019re giving you feedback that comes with examples. They\u2019re saying, \u2018I saw you performing in this meeting. I loved how you presented XYZ. It felt like it really landed with the audience.\u2019 They\u2019re giving you these specific compliments, specific feedback,\u201d DeMase says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your leadership notices your strengths and takes a moment to name them, that can also indicate they\u2019re invested in your development, and that can be a meaningful reason to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeling overlooked for one or several promotions can be incredibly frustrating, making it seem like your hard work isn\u2019t being seen or valued. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making a move, it\u2019s worth weighing the red flags against the benefits of your role and having an honest conversation with your manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you feel that it\u2019s time for you to go, just know that sometimes, the most powerful move isn\u2019t working harder\u2014it\u2019s knowing when to walk away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo by BaanTaksinStudio\/Shutterstock.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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You hit your goals, raised your hand for additional assignments, gave extra support to your team and, still, someone else got the role. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In moments like these, it\u2019s natural to question what went wrong. <em>Was it me? Could I have done more? Or was it just bad timing, like my manager says?<\/em> <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You replay the situation in your mind, hoping for clarity or closure that never quite comes, and you try to make sense with answers that just don\u2019t. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Do I try again? Am I happy without it? Or is it time to walk away? <\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These questions are difficult, and while every situation is different, no one should have to face them alone. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That is why we asked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/samdemase?trk=public_post_feed-actor-image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sam DeMase<\/a>, career expert for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zip Recruiter<\/a>, for her advice on how to know if you\u2019re working for a company that isn\u2019t supporting your growth or if your promotion just hasn\u2019t happened yet.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-sure-you-re-actively-advocating-for-a-promotion\">Make sure you\u2019re actively advocating for a promotion<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When you\u2019re working hard and showing up every day, it\u2019s easy to assume your efforts speak for themselves. But you also need to be sure that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.success.com\/communication-skills\/\">manager knows<\/a> that you want to be promoted. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThe self-advocacy piece is important, and I think a lot of folks tend to skip over that and just assume that their manager knows that they want the promotion,\u201d DeMase says.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It\u2019s easy to believe that. After all, if you\u2019re putting in the effort and consistently delivering, it seems only fair that someone would notice.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But according to DeMase, still, \u201cwe need to advocate for ourselves and make our leadership aware that we\u2019re interested in moving up and not make assumptions that they already know.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The best way to do that is to be transparent and direct with your leader and see what you need to do to get promoted. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With that, it\u2019s also important not to assume that a promotion isn\u2019t possible for you. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Don\u2019t be your own worst enemy. DeMase says, \u201cGo present your business case. Go present and advocate for yourself, rather than assuming, \u2018I guess I\u2019m never going to get promoted. I guess they\u2019re not going to do it<em>.<\/em>\u2019<em> <\/em>Don\u2019t be the one to tell yourself no. Let them tell you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now, if a promotion opportunity opens up, you\u2019ve clearly expressed your interest, made your case and consistently put in the work, but promotions <em>continually <\/em>go to others, it may be time to pause and reassess.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here are four red flags you will want to watch out for, but understand it might take more than just one sign to truly indicate that you\u2019re being passed up and overlooked:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-work\">More work<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you were passed up for a promotion but are now getting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.success.com\/thats-not-my-job-setting-boundaries-at-work\/\">more work without the title or compensation<\/a>, it can be a sign that you\u2019re being undervalued. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As DeMase puts it, if \u201cyou\u2019re getting assigned more work, your list of responsibilities continues to grow, but you\u2019re not given the recognition, whether that\u2019s compensation [or] promotion, that\u2019s a red flag.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If that sounds familiar, it may be time to start exploring roles where your contributions will be properly acknowledged.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-less-visible-work\">Less visible work<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Similarly, if you\u2019re being given work that doesn\u2019t allow you to be visible or work that doesn\u2019t prepare you to advance, that can be a sign too, she says. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to DeMase, this might look like \u201cnot being assigned to key projects [or] not being assigned to work that is influential in the organization,\u201d she says.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This could be an indicator that you\u2019re being overlooked for a promotion.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-others-are-getting-promoted\">Others are getting promoted<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When your performance is consistently strong, but recognition goes to others based on potential alone, it may signal that you\u2019re being overlooked.  <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DeMase recalled a time this happened to her when she was looking to get promoted. \u201cI saw people getting promoted for their potential. So I was like, \u2018Why am I not getting promoted for my results?\u2019 I see these other people getting promoted simply for their potential, when I had rock solid achievements\u2014that is a definite red flag.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-clear-upward-path\">No clear upward path<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If your employer comes out and tells you that there isn\u2019t a promotion for you now, or in the future, that might be more than just a sign\u2014it may be a message that it\u2019s time to explore opportunities elsewhere if you\u2019re looking for growth. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cIf your leader is saying, \u2018There really isn\u2019t a clear path for mobility here. We don\u2019t have a plan for you in your role,\u2019\u201d that\u2019s a red flag.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If there\u2019s no clear path forward, and leadership isn\u2019t working with you to create one, it might be time to explore other options to advance in your career.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reasons-to-stay\">Reasons to stay<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now, if you\u2019re seeing these signs and wondering whether you should stay or leave, it\u2019s worth examining how important the promotion is to you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you\u2019re on the fence about staying at the company, DeMase says there are a few questions to ask yourself and your leader too: Without the promotion, are you happy? How\u2019s your mental health? How\u2019s your stress level?\u2019<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It\u2019s essential to be self-aware of how you\u2019re feeling, as that will help you determine whether you should stay in your current position or if you should start looking for another job elsewhere.<br><br>Here are four signs that staying might be the choice for you. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-growth-opportunities\">Other growth opportunities<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you like the company but find career growth to be important, one solution is to check in with your leadership. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cYou might say something like, \u2018Hey, I love the company, I love the people here. Can I make a move laterally to a different team?\u2019\u201d DeMase suggests.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although it might not be the original promotion you\u2019re looking for, if you\u2019re feeling unfulfilled, moving teams can be refreshing and can bring you a new sense of pride in your work, DeMase explains.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strong-work-life-balance\">Strong work-life balance<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another reason it might be beneficial to stay is if the environment supports your well-being.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cI think another reason to potentially stay is if you feel like you have [a] strong work-life balance in place and your boundaries are being respected,\u201d DeMase says.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If your role allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.success.com\/work-life-balance-tips\/\">thrive both personally and professionally<\/a>, that stability can sometimes outweigh the need for rapid advancement.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-re-still-learning\">You\u2019re still learning<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One good reason it might make sense to stay is that you\u2019re still in an environment where you\u2019re learning, especially through a supportive manager.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cIf you can say, \u2018My manager taught me XYZ. 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