Having a job that you enjoy doing is a rare thing because, let’s face it, not everyone is as lucky to greet the morning wanting to go to work. Being part of a work environment that is supportive and fun certainly encourages you to do your best, and performing well reaps tremendous benefits. But this personal fulfillment aside, work becomes even more gratifying when your superiors reward your hard work not just with a bigger paycheck, but with the opportunity for a promotion.

If you want that job upgrade, simply working hard won’t be enough. Here are some tips to help you proactively gun for that promotion: