5 habits keeping you from getting a promotion — and 5 things you can do today to change them

Workers rarely navigate a clear path to a promotion.In fact, getting promoted takes time and commitment. Certain habits can hold you back, from never speaking up to not making an effort to find friends.Here are five big habits stopping you from getting promoted — and five solutions to each problem.Business Insider's homepage for more stories.More and more, younger employees expect a promotion to fall in their laps. In fact, a recent study of Gen Z workers show young employees expect to get promoted in the first year — and many think they're moving on within the first six months on the job.In reality, getting promoted takes commitment — and there typically isn't a clear path to landing a new title.Read more: 11 tips to help you move on from a job rejectionMarc Cenedella, founder and CEO of The Ladders, broke down some of the most common reasons why you aren't getting promoted, and offered practical solutions to get you to where you want to be.“Ultimately, your career is in your hands,” Cenedella told Business Insider.Here are five reasons why you aren't getting promoted — and five steps you can take today to help advance your career.