Getting promoted is a feeling unlike any other. While you’re proud of your accomplishments and thankful they’re being recognized, a promotion also comes with a fair amount of pressure to step up and show your superiors they made the right decision. Here are a few tips to help you make the best post-promotion impression.
Put Professionalism First
Moving up in a company gives you a rush of confidence. However, it’s important to contain any feelings of superiority. While being confident isn’t a problem, it can be when it’s perceived as something else. For this reason, make sure you’re always projecting professionalism, regardless of your role. Whether you recently moved up to the associate, management, or upper executive level doesn’t matter; professionalism is necessary at each.
Start Creating Goals
Goal creation is one of the most important aspects of any career. Odds are, a promotion was at the top of your previous goal list, which means it’s time to create new ones. This can mean goals for your new department, for your personal trajectory within the organization, or even short-term goals regarding process improvement.
Be Prepared for Increased Responsibility
While every promotion feels like a step in the right direction, it’s also important to note that your workload is likely to increase, as are your responsibilities such as direct reports and metrics benchmarking. As you get the insight needed to do your new job effectively, make sure you prioritize your to-do list and keep yourself organized and on task.
Celebrate
All too often, we’re working from one goal to the next without giving ourselves a moment to step back and celebrate our accomplishments. Allow yourself that moment. Go out to a nice dinner, have a glass of Champagne, or treat yourself to something you’ve been eyeing for a while. However you celebrate is up to you, so long as you take the time and appreciate your achievements.
Every promotion is met with its fair share of pressure and stress. These tips will help you manage the changes, which may just line you up for the next promotion in the process.