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Asking for a promotion can be nerve-wracking. But when you think you’re ready for the next step in your career, it’s important to say so.

o To prepare for the conversation with your boss, reflect on what you want. Would you like to move up, or might a lateral move interest you?

o Next, do some research. Find out how coworkers successfully pressed their cases for promotion, and ask mentors and trusted colleagues whether they think you’re ready.

o Then build a compelling case for why you deserve a promotion, listing your strengths, recent successes, and metrics that demonstrate the impact you’ve had. Keep in mind that asking for a promotion is rarely a one-and-done conversation; rather, it’s a series of ongoing discussions.

Your objective is to make the request and then continue to do good work until your boss agrees that you’re ready to advance.

Adapted from “How to Ask for a Promotion,” written by Rebecca Knight

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