Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sho Dewan is a career expert who covers work, top jobs, and business. Most people see a job promotion as a reward for their ...

In today’s job market, a promotion doesn’t always come with the raise people expect. Many employees face heavier workloads, ...

Fifty-eight percent of Americans have changed jobs rather than wait for a promotion in the last five years, according to a Nov. 26 report by Kickresume, an online resume builder. In an analysis of ...

Angela was excited to share the news; she was offered a promotion to regional manager! As an outside sales representative for a Fortune 500 company, Angela’s current role involved traveling within her ...

They say the average worker will hold 10 different jobs in a career before age forty. If that’s the case, many of them will hopefully come from promotions, whether that’s within your current ...

Erica Rivera, a career coach, recommends six steps to achieve your career goals next year. She suggests starting by reflecting on past achievements and setbacks to reset your goals. Next, leverage ...

If your company's leadership taps you for a promotion, clearly they're confident that you're the right person for the job. And just as obviously, if you accepted that promotion you believe you can ...

Unlike the military, promotions don't come automatically or routinely in a civilian company (or even a government entity). For most employees, a request for a promotion or advancement must be made to ...