Positioned for Promotion

Do your routines and habits at work drive or impede your career growth?

Are your career management practices serving or hindering your intention to be promoted to a Vice President. Director, or Managing Director level role?

Take ten minutes to see which practices are supporting your advancement, where the strategic gaps are (if any) in your approach, and where to focus next to get the best return on the time and energy you invest in your career.

These practices are based on my research on what differentiates women who rise to and thrive in senior level roles in Finance.

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Question 1 of 14

I set myself up for success by managing my mindset, priorities, support, and time to ensure I consistently implement career forwarding practices that have been customized for my work environment.

A

To a Great Extent

B

Somewhat

C

Very Little

D

Not at All

Question 2 of 14

I make my current role an effective launch pad for what I want next by using feedback to align my relationship with my manager and key stakeholders and optimize my performance in my current role.

A

To a Great Extent

B

Somewhat

C

Very Little

D

Not at All

Question 3 of 14

I use my understanding of how my company's promotion system works to carve the right strategic plan for moving forward. I've uncovered how talent management works in my firm: who is involved, what is the timing, level of importance given, and how the assessment and development decisions are made.

A

To a Great Extent

B

Somewhat

C

Very Little

D

Not at All

Question 4 of 14

I ethically and authentically position myself to align with my desired role – both in terms of leadership attributes and functional skills. I’ve clarified the model my firm uses to select future leaders. I gather feedback on who knows me and how I am perceived as a fit for future roles. I address development opportunities in my plan.

A

To a Great Extent

B

Somewhat

C

Very Little

D

Not at All

Question 5 of 14

I’ve constructed a team of supporters who have the interest and investment in me to pull me forward. I partner with my supporters to find a win-win way for them to effectively advocate for me.

A

To a Great Extent

B

Somewhat

C

Very Little

D

Not at All

Question 6 of 14

I implement routines that allow me to build skills, relationships, visibility, and otherwise keep me moving forward. I’ve operationalized my career management practices and integrated them into my work practices.

A

To a Great Extent

B

Somewhat

C

Very Little

D

Not at All

Question 7 of 14

I position myself as a firm builder by supporting another woman to grow her career. I’ve discovered more about how developing leadership works by mentoring and sponsoring more junior talent.

A

To a Great Extent

B

Somewhat

C

Very Little

D

Not at All

Question 8 of 14

I make myself more marketable by synthesizing and applying gains from previous experiences. I practice clarifying what I learned, how to recognize when it’s relevant, and how to apply it going forward.

A

To a Great Extent

B

Somewhat

C

Very Little

D

Not at All

Question 9 of 14

The next two questions are meant to provide clarity as you identify your highest priority next action.

Note in a few words/bullets the actions you’re already taking and/or mindsets you have in play that support the above outcomes:

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Question 10 of 14

Note in a few words/bullets the actions you’re taking and/or mindsets you have in play that hinder the above outcomes:

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Question 11 of 14

These last four questions will help put context around your responses.

Industry in which you currently work:

A

Investment Banking

B

Financial Services - not Investment Banking

C

Other Industry - not Financial Services

Question 12 of 14

If you answered C above, in which Industry do you currently work? [Otherwise enter N/A to move forward in the survey]

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Question 13 of 14

The level of your current role:

A

Analyst

B

Associate

C

Vice President

D

Director

E

Managing Director

Question 14 of 14

Your gender:

A

Female

B

Male

C

Non-Binary

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Positioned for Promotion

Click the button below to start. Your privacy will be protected. Thanks for responding candidly.

I set myself up for success by managing my mindset, priorities, support, and time to ensure I consistently implement career forwarding practices that have been customized for my work environment.

I make my current role an effective launch pad for what I want next by using feedback to align my relationship with my manager and key stakeholders and optimize my performance in my current role.

I use my understanding of how my company's promotion system works to carve the right strategic plan for moving forward. I've uncovered how talent management works in my firm: who is involved, what is the timing, level of importance given, and how the assessment and development decisions are made.

I’ve constructed a team of supporters who have the interest and investment in me to pull me forward. I partner with my supporters to find a win-win way for them to effectively advocate for me.

I implement routines that allow me to build skills, relationships, visibility, and otherwise keep me moving forward. I’ve operationalized my career management practices and integrated them into my work practices.

I position myself as a firm builder by supporting another woman to grow her career. I’ve discovered more about how developing leadership works by mentoring and sponsoring more junior talent.

I make myself more marketable by synthesizing and applying gains from previous experiences. I practice clarifying what I learned, how to recognize when it’s relevant, and how to apply it going forward.

The next two questions are meant to provide clarity as you identify your highest priority next action. Note in a few words/bullets the actions you’re already taking and/or mindsets you have in play that support the above outcomes:

Note in a few words/bullets the actions you’re taking and/or mindsets you have in play that hinder the above outcomes:

These last four questions will help put context around your responses. Industry in which you currently work:

If you answered C above, in which Industry do you currently work? [Otherwise enter N/A to move forward in the survey]

The level of your current role:

Your gender:

Confirm and Submit

The next two questions are meant to provide clarity as you identify your highest priority next action.

Note in a few words/bullets the actions you’re already taking and/or mindsets you have in play that support the above outcomes:

These last four questions will help put context around your responses.

Industry in which you currently work: