Promotion Case Builder

Prompt

Help me build a compelling case for my promotion from [CURRENT TITLE] to [TARGET TITLE] at [COMPANY NAME].

Context:
- Time in current role: [DURATION]
- My key accomplishments in this role: [LIST 4-6 ACHIEVEMENTS WITH METRICS]
- Feedback I've received (positive and developmental): [SUMMARY]
- Why now: [TIMING RATIONALE]
- Who makes the promotion decision: [DECISION MAKER]
- Any concerns I anticipate: [WHAT MIGHT HOLD ME BACK]
- Level expectations for the target role: [IF YOU KNOW THEM]

Build:

1. **Evidence Portfolio** — Organize my achievements into the 3-4 dimensions typically required for promotion (impact, leadership, scope, expertise). For each, quantify the business impact.

2. **Promotion Narrative** — A 1-page written case that I can share with my manager or skip-level. Clear, confident, data-backed.

3. **Operating at the Next Level** — Identify 3 examples where I already behaved at the target level — not just my current level.

4. **Addressing Objections** — For each concern I've identified, prepare a calm, evidence-based response.

5. **Conversation Script** — How to have the promotion conversation with my manager. Opening line, key points, how to handle pushback.

6. **Timeline Proposal** — If not now, what's the clear path and timeline? What are the specific milestones?