How to ask for promotions

[confused25]

So I've just passed the 2 year mark at my current company. I got great reviews from my manager and received a good raise, about 8%. My current position is probably what you consider a "junior" engineer. My goal for next year is to get promoted maybe to a senior engineer, given that I will have already worked 3 years at the company. I've been meaning to ask my manager about the advancement opportunities available for my current position but I'm not sure how to bring it up. I'm trying to bring it up in a way that it wouldn't sound like I'm going over my head with it. Any advice??

[rose2summer]

I think your manager would appreciate your honesty in asking.

 

I would just say,

 

I am really happy working here and I was wondering what the long term prospects of remaining in your company are. What are the guidelines to be promosted to senior engineer and what are areas I can work on to attain that position?

 

Hope that helps.

 

Hugs, Rose

[caro33]

Completely agree with Rose, and her words are good. I think that employers expect these sorts of queries, so don't worry about raising it.

[MissTee]

Yup, I just got a promotion myself and basically all you do is let your manager know that you are very interested in progressing within the company. They actually love it. It shows your self motivation and initiative.