{"id":3048,"date":"2026-05-19T14:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/?p=3048"},"modified":"2026-05-20T13:18:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T11:18:38","slug":"promotion-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/promotion-workplace","title":{"rendered":"How to Position Yourself For a Promotion at Work: 3 Tips From the Rules of Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">To get a promotion at your current job, you must transition from being seen as a &#8220;good worker&#8221; to being seen as someone who already operates at the next level.<\/strong>\u00a0According to Richard Templar\u2019s\u00a0<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com.gh\/books?id=5AfiW4e7474C&amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;source=gbs_ge_summary_r&amp;cad=0#v=onepage&amp;q&amp;f=false\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><u class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span id=\"\" class=\"jAOkJc\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwivyKb0l7GUAxWcSPEDHSWLGNwQ3egRegYIAQgCEAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">The Rules of Work<\/span><\/u><\/span>,<\/a> this involves mastering your professional image, making your achievements visible to decision-makers, and understanding the unspoken office politics that govern advancement.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aaebec7a5790\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aaebec7a5790\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/promotion-workplace\/#1_What_are_the_top_rules_for_getting_a_promotion\" >1. What are the top rules for getting a promotion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/promotion-workplace\/#_2_How_to_position_yourself_for_a_promotion_today\" >\u00a02. How to position yourself for a promotion today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/promotion-workplace\/#3_What_is_the_quickest_way_to_get_promoted\" >3. What is the quickest way to get promoted?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_are_the_top_rules_for_getting_a_promotion\"><\/span>1. What are the top rules for getting a promotion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"qJYHHd mp0vvc\" data-xid=\"aim-mars-turn-root\" data-asrc=\"true\">\n<div class=\"tonYlb\" data-tr-rsts=\"false\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"\" data-streaming-container=\"\">\n<div data-processed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"CKgc1d\" data-scope-id=\"turn\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div data-subtree=\"aimc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div class=\"Zkbeff\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"WqZ0Ab_3\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwivyKb0l7GUAxWcSPEDHSWLGNwQ2O0OegYIAQgAEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAEIABAA\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div class=\"pWvJNd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div class=\"mZJni Dn7Fzd\" dir=\"ltr\" data-container-id=\"main-col\" data-xid=\"VpUvz\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwivyKb0l7GUAxWcSPEDHSWLGNwQ3KYQegYIAQgAEAE\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Richard Templar, the author of The Rules of Work, argues that merit alone is rarely enough for a promotion. Instead, you must manage how you are perceived by others. These includes;<\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Walk the Walk and Talk the Talk:<\/strong>\u00a0Adopt the dress, vocabulary, and body language of the position you want, not the one you currently hold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Make Your Work Noticed:<\/strong>\u00a0Don&#8217;t wait for your boss to notice your results. Find subtle, professional ways to ensure decision-makers are aware of your high-impact contributions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Under-Promise and Over-Deliver:<\/strong>\u00a0Build a reputation for absolute reliability by setting achievable expectations and then exceeding them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Never Let Them See You Sweat:<\/strong>\u00a0Maintain an air of calm efficiency. If you look overworked or stressed, management may assume you can\u2019t handle the increased pressure of a higher role.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_2_How_to_position_yourself_for_a_promotion_today\"><\/span>\u00a02. How to position yourself for a promotion today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">A successful promotion strategy requires both external optics and internal mastery. Use this checklist to align with Templar\u2019s principles:<\/div>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Fv6NCb\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwivyKb0l7GUAxWcSPEDHSWLGNwQ-q4QegYIAQgIEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<table class=\"NRefec\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"cZCYO\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<th class=\"iry6k\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Step<\/th>\n<th class=\"iry6k\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Action<\/th>\n<th class=\"iry6k\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Templar\u2019s Philosophy<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"cZCYO\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<td class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">1. Identify the System<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Research the formal and informal promotion criteria at your company.<\/td>\n<td class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">&#8220;Know the Game&#8221;:<\/strong>\u00a0You can&#8217;t win if you don&#8217;t know the rules.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"cZCYO\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<td class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">2. Carve Out a Niche<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Become the &#8220;go-to&#8221; expert in a high-value skill that the company needs.<\/td>\n<td class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">&#8220;Be Irreplaceable&#8221;:<\/strong>\u00a0Expertise creates leverage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"cZCYO\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<td class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">3. Anticipate Needs<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Solve your manager&#8217;s problems before they have to ask.<\/td>\n<td class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">&#8220;Manage Up&#8221;:<\/strong>\u00a0Make your boss\u2019s life easier to prove your leadership potential.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"cZCYO\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<td class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">4. Stay Neutral<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Avoid office gossip and remain diplomatic in all conflicts.<\/td>\n<td class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">&#8220;No Bitching&#8221;:<\/strong>\u00a0Reputation is your most valuable asset.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_quickest_way_to_get_promoted\"><\/span>3. What is the quickest way to get promoted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">The fastest way to accelerate your career is to <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/self-promotion-in-the-workplace\">identify and fill a\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">&#8220;power vacuum,&#8221; according to Richard&#8217;s Rules of Work.<\/strong><\/a> This involves identifying neglected areas of responsibility that are critical to the company and taking ownership of them before they are asked. By providing a solution to a &#8220;missing&#8221; process, you demonstrate immediate leadership value that justifies a new title or a higher salary.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To get a promotion at your current job, you must transition from being seen as a &#8220;good worker&#8221; to being seen as someone who already operates at the next level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":169,"featured_media":21219,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[1121,2158],"content_author":[],"class_list":["post-3048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-career-development","tag-active-qualified-candidates","tag-how-to-get-a-promotion-at-work"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3048","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/169"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3048"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3048\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21219"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3048"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3048"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3048"},{"taxonomy":"content_author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content_author?post=3048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}