Prepare your questions
Think through the role or responsibility you want to discuss. Note the expectations you understand and the questions you still need answered.
For Indian working professionals
A free promotion conversation kit for Indian working professionals.
Not sure what to ask your manager or which examples to bring? Use the five-page Promotion Conversation Prep Kit to organise your questions, evidence and next-step request before the meeting.
Free PDF. Three practical worksheets, plus a cover and closing recap.
You know you want to progress. What should you prepare?
Perhaps you have a title in mind, a list of completed tasks and some positive feedback. But a conversation about the next level can still leave you with questions.
- What responsibilities would change?
- Which examples show that you have handled similar work?
- Who recommends the move, and who makes the decision?
Without that preparation, it can be harder to leave the meeting with a clear next step.
You do not need every answer before you speak to your manager. Start by separating what you know from what you need to ask.
Put your preparation in one place.
The Promotion Conversation Prep Kit gives you three worksheets to work through before speaking to your manager. Start with what the next role requires, choose a real example of your contribution and prepare the request you want to discuss.
The questions, evidence prompts and conversation plan sit together in one short PDF. You can see what you know, what you can support and what still needs clarification.
Three worksheets to help you prepare
Choose your evidence
Describe one real contribution, what changed and the records that support it. A short checklist helps you check your account and give colleagues credit.
Plan the conversation
Adapt an opening line, prepare your main request and leave space to record the next action, who owns it and when to review it.
The five-page PDF includes these three worksheets, a cover and a closing page with a short recap. Print it or use the prompts in your own notes.
Go into the meeting with something specific to discuss.
Know what to ask
Turn unclear expectations into questions for your manager.
Explain a contribution
Prepare an example of what you did, what changed and what supports your account.
Find a starting line
Adapt the opener to your situation and prepare the request you want to make.
Keep track of the follow-up
Use the space for an action, owner and review point to record what was agreed.
From download to discussion
Get the kit
Enter your first name and email address. We'll send you a link to the PDF.
Prepare your notes
Choose a question, a real contribution and a request you want to discuss. Turn any missing information into questions for your manager.
Discuss and follow up
Bring your notes to the meeting. Afterwards, record what was agreed and what still needs clarification.
Not sure how to begin? Try this opening.
Use it as a starting point and adapt it to your workplace. The kit helps you prepare the discussion. A promotion decision still depends on your organisation's expectations, process and available opportunities.
I'd like to work towards the next level. Could we discuss what it requires, which examples are relevant and what I should develop next?
Frequently asked questions
Is the kit free?
Yes. There is no charge for the PDF, and you do not need to enter payment details.
What will I receive?
A link to the five-page Promotion Conversation Prep Kit. It includes three worksheets for your questions, evidence and conversation plan. You can print it or use the prompts in your own notes.
Will it tell me whether I am ready for a promotion?
It does not give you a readiness score or promise a promotion. It helps you identify what to discuss, which examples to prepare and what you still need to clarify with your manager.
Can I use it before I formally ask for a promotion?
Yes. You can use it to prepare a development conversation, understand the next role's expectations and discuss opportunities to practise a wider responsibility.
Is it only for technology professionals?
No. You can adapt the prompts to different roles. Use the responsibilities and progression process that apply in your organisation.
Will I receive course promotions after requesting the kit?
The form includes a separate choice for career tips and course updates. Choose “No thanks” and you will still receive the kit. If you opt in, you can unsubscribe from those updates at any time.
Do I need to share my work examples with SkillVault Academy?
No. Complete the worksheets yourself and keep any work information in storage your organisation permits. The form asks for your first name and email address, not your workplace records.
Give your next career conversation a clearer starting point.
Prepare one question, one real contribution and one next-step request. Get the free kit and work through the prompts before your next discussion.
Send me the free kitFive-page PDF. Free to download. Sent to your email.