It can be an awkward standoff.
After only a year on the job, more young employees are approaching their managers for a promotion, asking, "All right, I'm ready. What's next?" says Christopher Kalloo of New York, who heads college relations for a big retailer. New hires have little patience with entry-level tasks, he says. "They want to help with strategy. They want to help drive the business."
Some managers say they're taken aback, wondering, "Who do these rookies think they are?"
More than 75% of Gen Z members believe they should be promoted in their first year on the job, according to a recent survey of 1,000 participants ages 18 to 23 by InsideOut Development, a workplace-coaching company. Employers see similar patterns among younger millennials in their late 20s and early....
Ruben Moreno, who is 50, says he began a few years ago to see more recruits push for titles that exceed their skill level. "The first time I ran into one of these, I thought, who does this person think they are?" says Mr. Moreno, who leads the human-resources practice in Knoxville, Tenn., for Blue Rock Search Group, an executive recruiter.
"Historically, the company taps you when they think you're ready. Today, it's, 'What nifty promotion do you have for me?' " he says. He now presents new hires with specific, step-by-step career paths, and meets with them at least quarterly to talk about their careers.
Some tips from the article:
Avoid the Entitlement Trap
To be promoted as rapidly as possible:
* Research the career paths of more experienced co-workers.
* Talk at least quarterly with your manager about your progress and goals.
* Never ask for a promotion unless you can present evidence that you've earned it.
* Seek out opportunities to learn new skills on your own.
* Find a colleague willing to mentor you and explain the workplace culture.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-of...ld-11554730098?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=1
I've seen people get promoted too early and the lack people skills and competence, while others let the arrogance get to the head. Still, if you want more money, changing jobs is the best bet.
After only a year on the job, more young employees are approaching their managers for a promotion, asking, "All right, I'm ready. What's next?" says Christopher Kalloo of New York, who heads college relations for a big retailer. New hires have little patience with entry-level tasks, he says. "They want to help with strategy. They want to help drive the business."
Some managers say they're taken aback, wondering, "Who do these rookies think they are?"
More than 75% of Gen Z members believe they should be promoted in their first year on the job, according to a recent survey of 1,000 participants ages 18 to 23 by InsideOut Development, a workplace-coaching company. Employers see similar patterns among younger millennials in their late 20s and early....
Ruben Moreno, who is 50, says he began a few years ago to see more recruits push for titles that exceed their skill level. "The first time I ran into one of these, I thought, who does this person think they are?" says Mr. Moreno, who leads the human-resources practice in Knoxville, Tenn., for Blue Rock Search Group, an executive recruiter.
"Historically, the company taps you when they think you're ready. Today, it's, 'What nifty promotion do you have for me?' " he says. He now presents new hires with specific, step-by-step career paths, and meets with them at least quarterly to talk about their careers.
Some tips from the article:
Avoid the Entitlement Trap
To be promoted as rapidly as possible:
* Research the career paths of more experienced co-workers.
* Talk at least quarterly with your manager about your progress and goals.
* Never ask for a promotion unless you can present evidence that you've earned it.
* Seek out opportunities to learn new skills on your own.
* Find a colleague willing to mentor you and explain the workplace culture.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-of...ld-11554730098?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=1
I've seen people get promoted too early and the lack people skills and competence, while others let the arrogance get to the head. Still, if you want more money, changing jobs is the best bet.
