How to Write a Resume for a Promotion
When applying for an internal promotion, it's important to write a professional resume that highlights your skills and qualifications for the position, as well as your commitment and value to your company. Use the resume you submitted when you applied to your company, and edit it to fit your goals.
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Instructions
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Resume Writing for a Promotion
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Write your career objective to focus on your dedication to your company. When writing your career objective, be bold and show your enthusiasm for your company and the promotion you're applying for. Your career objective should be brief and highlight your desire for the promotion.
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Add any additional training or education you received during your employment. If you received training or education on the job or during your personal time, it's important to highlight that education on your resume. This will show your employer you're continuing training to become more successful within your company.
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Highlight skills that you may have accumulated during your employment with the company. If you obtained additional skills while employed at your company, add those skills to your resume. This can include any systems you've learned or company methodologies that will improve your effectiveness if promoted.
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Highlight responsibilities that are not part of your job description. When listing additional responsibilities, use phrases such as "volunteered to take on new responsibilities" or "accepted additional responsibilities in...." Be bold, but don't overdo it. Don't include responsibilities you received during downtime. If you requested additional tasks during downtime, you can highlight your willingness to help your team.
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Include company and personal activities you're involved with. Under a separate section of your resume, add activities within your company that you participate in that aren't required. This shows you're a team player.
Also include activities you're involved with or have completed outside of your workplace. Becoming an Eagle Scout or black belt in karate shows you'll work until tasks are completed, no matter how complicated they may seem.
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Tips & Warnings
Ask for a letter of recommendation from your peers if applicable. Employee relations is important to any organization, and your peers may help you receive a promotion.
Don't show anxiety or resentment if you don't receive the promotion or salary increase. When employers make these types of decisions, all candidates are considered and reviewed carefully.
