[Fintech Weekly Update] 4 Fintech Top Tips To Get Promoted In 2024 | by Yusuke Kawano | Apr, 2024
This week I share this article.
The article provides four key tips from fintech leaders on how to get promoted in 2024. The overarching theme is that getting recognized for your accomplishments is crucial for career advancement.
The first tip is to “Skill Stretch”. Kenzy Goodwin, Managing Partner at Finceler8 Limited, emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of your career development. She advises setting career milestones every two years and reassessing them annually. Goodwin encourages identifying those who are already in the position you want and understanding the skills they possess. Then, you should work to develop those skills. Aligning your priorities with those of your organization is also key.
The second tip is to understand that “Great Is A Baseline”. According to Cecil Adjalo, an ex-Management Consultant and current judge for MCA Young Consultant of the Year, simply doing great work is not enough for a promotion — it’s the baseline expectation. To stand out, you need to go “above great” by taking initiative outside of your normal job duties or doing things beyond work. Adjalo stresses the importance of collecting evidence of your achievements, such as a log of completed tasks and positive impacts you’ve had. Encouraging others to provide testimonials about your work can also help advocate for your promotion.
The third tip is to “Raise Your Profile”. Tina Shata, a successful Senior IT Analyst at TD Securities, emphasizes the significance of networking in increasing your visibility within the organization. By expanding your network, your contacts gain insight into your contributions and the value you bring. Shata states, “You want to make sure that the right people know you and that they will be able to back you up when the time comes.”
The fourth and final tip is to focus on “Forward Feedback”. As Director of EMEA Account Management at Thunes, Laura Rofe underscores the importance of continuous learning through feedback. She believes in the “giving and receiving of feedback” to foster an environment where people want to help each other progress. When you “give feedback to raise people up and progress them forward,” it demonstrates your dedication to growth and development, which can benefit your career prospects.
The article concludes by highlighting that recognition is a cornerstone for advancement. The fintech leaders have provided strategies that allow for recognition and progression, such as evidencing your achievements, utilizing your network, and embracing feedback. Embracing these principles can enhance your career trajectory as the work landscape evolves in 2024.
