I am a job developer for people with developmental disabilities for a large government agency.

Anonymous

October 25,2022 at 4:53PM UTC

Welcome to Fairygodboss!

We’re the largest online career community helping women achieve their career goals. Gain access to articles, jobs, events, and a supportive network of women and allies. Membership is free, always.

I am a job developer for people with developmental disabilities for a large government agency. I have moved up from the bottom of the ladder very slowly and past over for promotions time and time again. I think my weak point is communicating my abilities effectively. I have an interview for a promotion coming up; I have done every part of this job in one or another. This promotion will combine oversight over all of the parts, if that makes sense. How do I land this? , I am more than qualified but it always seems I am not heard in meetings, they pick who they want, not who knows the most, and everyone has their own agenda. My current role is with great people, but I want to move up and grow. Thanks for you help!

Why women love us:

Daily articles on career topics
Jobs at companies dedicated to hiring more women
Advice and support from an authentic community
Events that help you level up in your career
Free membership, always

2 comments

Share your insight

Join an authentic community that helps women support each other at work. Share your professional experience or ask for advice — you can even post anonymously.

2 Comments

Join the conversation

Amalie BishopOctober 25,2022 at 6:55PM UTC
Perhaps making a list of your accomplishments and lessons learned will help you focus on how to articulate your best talking points and advice. Maybe practicing what you want to say and detailing why these things are important, say them to yourself in the mirror over and over again until you feel confident in your convictions and delivery. Give yourself permission to visualize yourself living that dream role and lifestyle. You are just as important as any other person in that room!! Claim it!
You are in my prayers to boost your spirit and help you feel divinely supported through these challenges!
Kathryn MontbriandOctober 25,2022 at 7:15PM UTC
Hi there - it can be tough to get a straight answer on why you are being passed over for promotion.
My best advice is to find a mentor who isn't in your direct management chain and have some candid conversations about what might be going on behind the closed doors. You want to get insight from someone who has seen the process happen and can give you practical tips on how to close any gaps that are holding you back.