Getting a Promotion
Useful Expressions
- You are being considered for a promotion.
- You have proven yourself to be...
- We need more people like you.
- I believe you are the best person for the job.
- I'd like to offer you the position of...
- I'm promoting you to...
- Congratulations, you’ve earned it!
- Keep up the good work!
- Thank you for recognizing my efforts.
- I hope I will fulfill your expectations.
- I will do my best to meet your expectations.
- I promise I won't let you down.
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
Mr. Abbott is promoting one of his employees, David. | |
 Jonathan Abbott | David, in the past three months you have been getting more and more tasks. The team has also expanded a lot, we recently hired two new members. |
 David | That is correct, sir. And it is a great team, I am sure there's plenty of good things in store for us. |
 Jonathan Abbott | As you know already, we were commissioned for a number of projects that we have to finish in the next few months. That is why, I have been considering some of you for a promotion. And I decided you are the best person for the job. I'm promoting you to Project Manager. |
 David | Really? I don't know what to say, sir. Thank you so much for recognizing my efforts and for trusting me. |
 Jonathan Abbott | You’ve earned it through your hard work, ambition and long hours. |
 David | Thank you, sir, it means a lot to me. I promise I will do my best to meet your expectations. |
 Jonathan Abbott | Keep up the good work and you’ll be going even higher up the ladder in no time. Now, for your first task in this position, I would like you to make a presentation and show me the planned timeline for the new project. But first, let's make an announcement about your promotion. |
 David | Understood, sir! Thank you so much! |
Check your understanding:
1.
Why did Mr. Abbott decide to promote David?
2.
Was David the only candidate that Mr. Abbott had considered for the promotion?
3.
What is David's first task as the Project Manager?
Role Play
Role-play the following situation with your teacher.
Situation
You call one of your employees to your office to let them know that they are being promoted. You may use the following expressions:
- I'd like to offer you the position of...
- You have proven yourself to be...
- You’ve earned this promotion.
- We need more people like you.
- Keep up the good work!
Discussion
1.
Have you ever been promoted? If so, how did it feel?
2.
Have you ever had to promote or nominate somebody for a promotion?
3.
What kind of people do you think deserve a promotion?
4.
What are other ways to acknowledge an employee's work and efforts, aside from promoting them?
