The promotion readiness quiz evaluates your readiness across the four dimensions managers actually use: performance consistency, organizational visibility, leadership behaviors, and measurable business impact. Score yourself honestly to find your gaps.
Overall Readiness Score
Key Gaps to Address
How to Use the Promotion Readiness Quiz
The promotion readiness quiz helps you self-assess the four dimensions that managers weigh when making promotion decisions, so you know exactly what to work on.
The Four Promotion Dimensions
Performance consistency (did you hit your goals?), visibility (do senior leaders know your name?), leadership behaviors (do you act like the next level already?), and business impact (can you quantify what you contributed?) are the four levers managers use. Weakness in any one dimension can block an otherwise strong case.
Score Yourself Honestly
Rate each criterion as you actually are, not as you want to be. If you're unsure how your manager would score you, assume the lower rating. The quiz is most useful when it surfaces uncomfortable gaps you haven't addressed.
What to Do With Your Score
Scores above 75% mean you should start a promotion conversation within 30 days. Scores of 50-75% mean identifying your lowest-scoring category and spending the next quarter improving it specifically. Below 50% usually means you need a longer development plan — talk to your manager about what "next level" looks like in your organization.
FAQ
Is this promotion readiness quiz free?
Yes, completely free with no signup required. All scoring runs in your browser.
How accurate is this promotion quiz?
The quiz is based on criteria commonly used by managers and HR in performance reviews. It covers the four dimensions most correlated with promotion decisions: performance, visibility, leadership readiness, and business impact. Use it as a structured self-assessment, not a guarantee.
What score do I need to be ready for a promotion?
Scores of 75%+ indicate strong promotion readiness. Scores of 50-74% suggest you're developing but may need 6-12 more months. Below 50% means focusing on specific gap areas before pursuing a promotion.
How do I ask for a promotion?
Document your accomplishments with specific numbers (revenue generated, cost savings, team size managed). Schedule a dedicated meeting — not a 1:1 sidebar. Present your promotion case before compensation discussions, and tie your work to business outcomes your manager cares about.
How long should I wait before asking for a promotion?
Most companies promote on 12-24 month cycles. If you've been in your role less than 12 months, build your case but wait unless you've had an exceptional impact. The best time to ask is 3-6 months before your annual review, giving time to demonstrate readiness.