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Received a promotion at work and it is somewhat of new territory for me.

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Received a promotion at work and it is somewhat of new territory for me. I have been in the finance industry for years but this role will be more specific. My boss is very excited for me and says they feel I was most qualified for this role. I am terrified I will not do well as it is a bit of new territory. Any words of advice?

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  1. Kathy

    Ask your 'boss' what success looks like in this role with specific examples. Brainstorm mutually agreed upon goals with milestones. ie: 90 days, 180 days, etc.

    After your meeting send an email with a summary to your boss to ensure you are both in agreement as to what is expected to be accomplished.

    Identify any training needed and request it.Good luck!

  2. Anonymous

    I had something similar happen to me and I think it’s a feeling of imposter syndrome but I started doing A TON of research into the are intensely and purposeful and I am happy to say that as the weeks have gone on, m feeling more and more confident. Good Luck.

  3. Anonymous

    Also google Reshma’s smith college commencement speech

  4. Anonymous

    I saw it thank you. Very true words!

  5. Anonymous

    I have always had imposter syndrome

  6. Anonymous

    What you are feeling is normal. I love jumping into uncharted territory, but I understand that not everyone does. You have a couple of great ideas in the other posts here, so I want to say that you need to believe in yourself as much as your boss does.

  7. Anonymous

    Thank you! The mind plays tricks.

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