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So, you’ve been working in the same position for over a year, and no one has said anything to you about a promotion or increase in pay. There could be many reasons for a company not giving you a promotion or a raise; some of them are valid, such as a downturn in the company’s profits or even your job performance.

However, not all companies are suffering downturns. If your company is thriving but you still need to get a raise, there are many things you can do to get noticed – in a good way – by your company superiors and move the promotion process along.

These strategies can help you to move up the ladder:

· Be vocal. Discussing your concerns with your boss is essential; they will value your word as much as they value your work.

· Offer realistic and practical solutions to your concerns. Discuss your thoughts on things you can do to bring value to the company.

· Be on time. Being late could lead your boss to believe you’re a slacker who doesn’t value your job, even if you have a valid excuse. Instead, show up early and use this time to get to know your coworkers better and prepare for the day’s tasks.

· Be a team player. Employees are more likely to move up faster in a company if a supervisor can see that they work well as a team. If you’re an isolated worker, ensure your boss sees that you are trying to communicate and work effectively with others. Do your part to help make team projects successful. Offer to lend a hand to a coworker who may be struggling. Be willing to share the victories with others. Assisting the team to look good also helps you to look good.

· Continue learning. Employers value higher education. Sometimes, you might deserve a raise, but your current level of education needs to assure the company that you are worth more pay. Continue your education with online learning or night school and show your company that you are willing to be worth the raise. Along with additional knowledge, you can learn many new skills and hone the skills you already have. Obtaining additional degrees or certificates in skills that can help your company will impress your bosses and could be a turning point in your career.

· Have a meeting with your boss to discuss your job performance. Find out where your boss thinks you can improve and make a concrete plan to ensure it happens. Openly discuss the prospect of a raise.

· Check open jobs. If your boss isn’t willing to provide a raise even though you deserve the money, it could be time to move on. Continue to look at open jobs as they become available.

Following these tips will help you move forward—not only in your bank account but also in your career. They will increase your worth as an employee and make you a valuable asset to your company.