Promotions are usually relative games.
A handful of people are considered for one position, and it’s up to the key decision-makers to determine who’s best suited for the role from various factors.
This means then that you can also review your fellow candidates and understand where your strengths and gaps are, relative to them.
If you have sufficient time before a promotion comes up, you can work on developing your skills and closing these gaps.
But if a promotion suddenly becomes available, the key is to position your strengths in the most effective way, relative to those who you’ll be considered against.
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