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July 17,2023 at 5:17PM UTC

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Hey! I started a new job in May with about 2 years of experience in the "new" field. I am wondering if I could ask for a promotion to the "Sr" position which requires 3 years in May 24? The job description didn't list any other additional skills or qualifications so I feel like the time period is enough

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Monica DeFosseJuly 17,2023 at 6:23PM UTC
Seems like it would depend on the company and if you feel like you are on the same level as other people in that position
Megan LeasherJuly 17,2023 at 7:23PM UTC
Go for it! They won't know you are interested unless you ask for it.
TinaJuly 17,2023 at 8:04PM UTC
You can always ask. In the meantime, do everything in your power to master your current position and position yourself for a promotion.
AnonymousJuly 18,2023 at 11:33AM UTC
You can ask, but as you said it 'requires' 3 years. I see people too often think they are already subject matter experts early on. If it's posted as an opportunity, go for it, but if not think about this. You're thinking enough may not align with leadership's point of view.
AnonymousJuly 18,2023 at 6:12PM UTC
Men get jobs and promotions without meeting 100% of the metrics all the time. Studies have proven that women will hesitate to apply unless we are qualified on every point or overqualified, while men will not hesitate.
So, in that light, I say go for it!
AnonymousJuly 22,2023 at 4:31PM UTC
If you are achieving above the expectations of the role why not!
AnonymousJuly 23,2023 at 12:39PM UTC
I would say have the conversation with your manger at that time.
I also want to give the perspective that years of experience required is not a benchmark, it does not mean you are inherently qualified once you’ve reached that threshold, it’s simply the amount of time in which they’ve estimated you’d need to have reached the desired skill set. Some will meet it before, some after.
AnonymousJuly 23,2023 at 3:16PM UTC
Promotions normally aren't given on tenure. Normally they're given based on demonstration of the higher level skills required at the next level. Set up a 1:1 with your manager, ask how the promotion process at your company works, and ask what you need to do to be considered for a promotion to the "senior" position. Then make sure you're doing all those things. Have regular (biweekly, or once a month) 1:1s with your manager to make sure that they agree that you are meeting the goals and will put you in for the promotion, according to how the process works at your employer.
Clydene HorriganJuly 24,2023 at 3:55AM UTC
I agree with this response. Make sure you’re having these conversations with your boss, even if you have to request them.