How does one go about finding a sponsor for promotion? Do you just set up a 1-1 with a potential sponsor and directly state if they'd be willing to sponsor you since you're seeking promotion?

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Talking to your career counsellor (or firm equivalent) would be a good start. But ultimately: yes. Ask the question and at least you’ll get solid feedback. I’m going for Senior Manager and only when you say ‘so do you support my promo?’ do you cut through the polite BS and get actual answers.

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Work on a project with visibility where you can directly build a good relationship with an MD. After you’ve worked together for a few months and you’ve delivered good work, be like “Hey I’m going up for promotion in x months and will be looking for feedback.” Then when you request feedback just ask them to check the box that says “promote”.

I think I have good visibility already so looks like the next step is to make promo ask explicit.

Yes, be brave and direct. Worst case, you know exactly where you stand with them.

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