28. Why Women of Color Get Overlooked for Promotions (And What Hiring Managers Look For)

You’re qualified. You’re doing great work. You’ve taken on more responsibility and you know you’re capable of more.So why does it still feel like someone else keeps getting the promotion?In this episode of The Ambitious Woman of Color Podcast, Jessica Lynn Rojas talks with Alison Hemmings, career strategist and former executive recruiter, about what really happens behind the scenes when companies decide who gets hired, promoted, and given bigger leadership opportunities.After more than 10 years in executive recruiting, Alison saw firsthand that the most qualified person isn't always the person who gets the opportunity. Now she helps professionals land six-figure roles and make strategic career moves.As part of Jessica's Summer of Leadership series, this conversation explores why women of color can work hard, build experience, and still feel overlooked for promotions and leadership roles.Jessica and Alison talk about:• Why hard work and qualifications aren't always enough to get promoted • What hiring managers look for beyond your resume • Why women of color can struggle with visibility and self-promotion • The difference between visibility and relationships • How your network influences career opportunities • Why some leadership opportunities never make it to a job posting • How cultural conditioning around humility can affect how you communicate your value • What executive presence actually means • Why documenting your accomplishments matters • How to prepare for your next leadership opportunity before the position opensIf you've ever thought, “I'm doing everything right. Why am I still not getting promoted?” this conversation will help you think differently about your career strategy.🎁 Paid & PromotedA free 5-day experience for ambitious women of color who want to recognize the leadership they're already demonstrating and start using that evidence to prepare for what's next.👉🏽 https://jessicalynnrojas.myflodesk.com/e84wuxmmh8About AlisonAlison Hemmings is a career strategist and former executive recruiter with 10+ years of experience behind the scenes of hiring and promotion decisions.https://www.alisonhemmings.com https://linkedin.com/in/alisonhemmingsWork With JessicaJessica Lynn Rojas is a leadership and career coach for ambitious women of color in corporate who are ready for their next leadership role.👉🏽 Coaching: https://jessicalynnrojas.com/scheduling 📩 Dear Ambitious WOC: https://www.jessicalynn-wellness.com/email-list 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicalynnrojas/⭐ Subscribe, rate, and review The Ambitious Woman of Color Podcast to help more women of color navigate career growth and leadership on their own terms.