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To secure a promotion, proactively take on responsibilities associated with the role you aspire to, even before receiving the title. Consistent, sustained performance and ownership of broader team issues are key, demonstrating capability and readiness for advancement.
- Act like you already have the next-level role by taking on its responsibilities before getting the title or promotion
- Consistency over time matters more than a single impressive moment—sustained ownership proves readiness
- Look for gaps or broader team problems no one owns, and step in to solve them rather than waiting to be asked
- Making yourself hard to replace in a higher role (i.e., someone would struggle to "take your position") signals you're already operating at that level
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