Plan Your Promotion with a Clear Promotion Plan
Benchmark your compensation, build a promotion-ready scorecard, and use the CareerPhases AI Coach to turn your work into undeniable proof for the next level.
Two Approaches to Promotion Planning
Compare unstructured approaches with data-informed planning.
Without a Structured Plan
- ×No visibility into what skills your target role requires
- ×Taking courses without knowing which ones matter most
- ×No benchmark data for compensation discussions
- ×Difficulty articulating your value and accomplishments
- ×No clear timeline or milestones for career progression
With Data-Informed Planning
- ✓View skill requirements for target roles using O*NET occupational data
- ✓Research certification value using salary data and industry benchmarks
- ✓Build a promotion plan with milestones and progress tracking
- ✓Access BLS salary benchmarks for compensation research
- ✓Document accomplishments and track progress over time
Model the Financial Impact of Your Next Level
Explore how certifications and skill investments might affect your compensation using BLS salary data. This is educational guidance, not financial advice.
Tools for Every Stage of Your Promotion Plan
From research to negotiation, CareerPhases provides the data and structure you need.
Build a Clear Path to Your Next Role
Define your target role, map the skills and certifications commonly required, and create a structured timeline. CareerPhases uses O*NET occupational data to show what your next role typically demands.
- Target role skill requirements from O*NET
- Skill gap identification based on your profile
- Milestone tracking for certifications and courses
- Progress visualization over time
Turn Great Work Into Promotion Proof
You're already doing the work. CareerPhases helps you document it, quantify it, and present it in a way that makes your case undeniable. Use the AI Coach to translate your daily wins into promotion-ready language.
From identifying skill gaps to tracking your progress, CareerPhases gives you visibility into what matters for your next role, so you can focus your energy where it counts.
Powered by Trusted Data and Practical AI Guidance
CareerPhases connects you to authoritative labor market and financial data sources, enriched by an AI Coach trained on career development best practices.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Salary benchmarks, employment projections, and occupational data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
O*NET OnLine
Detailed skill requirements, knowledge areas, and abilities for 1,460+ occupations.
Plaid
Secure bank connections for real-time financial tracking across 11,000+ institutions.
CareerPhases AI Coach
24/7 guidance for skill gap analysis, accomplishment framing, and career planning questions.
A Framework for Promotion Planning
Use data and structure to plan your career advancement. Individual timelines and outcomes vary.
Research Your Target Role
Define your promotion goal and explore what it typically requires. CareerPhases provides O*NET occupational data, BLS salary benchmarks, and common skill requirements for your target role.
Identify Skill Gaps
Compare your current skills to target role requirements using O*NET data. See which technical skills, soft skills, or certifications are commonly associated with your target position.
Research Certification Value
Explore how different certifications are valued in your industry. Use salary data to understand potential compensation ranges for certified vs. non-certified professionals.
Build Your Development Plan
Create a learning path with courses, certifications, and projects. Track your progress and document achievements as you work toward your goals.
Track Progress & Prepare
Document your accomplishments and monitor your development. When ready, use BLS salary benchmarks to inform your compensation research and discussions.
Promotion Paths, Explained Through Examples
These are illustrative examples of how professionals use CareerPhases tools. Outcomes vary based on individual circumstances, effort, and market conditions.
"The skill gap analysis helped me understand what certifications were commonly associated with senior roles in my field. Having that visibility helped me prioritize my learning investments and document my progress."
"The ROI modeling tool helped me compare different certification options using salary data. It gave me a framework for thinking about which investments might be most valuable for my career goals."
"CareerPhases helped me identify specific skill gaps between my current role and my target position using O*NET data. The structured approach gave me clarity on what to focus on."
CareerPhases does not guarantee promotion, compensation changes, or timing outcomes.
Ready to Build Your Promotion Plan?
Start free and use the CareerPhases AI Coach to benchmark pay, track proof of impact, and plan your next level with clarity.
CareerPhases is an educational platform providing career and financial planning tools. We do not guarantee specific outcomes. Data is sourced from BLS, O*NET, and FRED. Consult qualified professionals for personalized advice.