Congratulations on Your Invisible Promotion

As the recession wore on, people still holding jobs were asked to do more -- even the work of their departed colleagues. Now as we start to claw out of the economic doldrums, albeit slowly, it's time to address this issue.

HBR.org blogger Ron Ashkenas asks the great question, Are You the Victim of an Invisible Promotion?

To find out, he continues, ask these questions.

• To what extent has my role expanded over the past six months with new responsibilities, broader scope, shifts in focus, or other major changes?
• How different is my current role from the official (or informal) job description that existed when I first started?
• What skills do I need to have or develop in order to succeed in my job today that perhaps were not as necessary previously?
• If I was coming in to this job from the outside, what would I do differently?

If you find yourself among the invisibly promoted, Ashkenas offers excellent advice on your next steps, starting with a discussion with your supervisor.

If you helped out your company when it was in need, let's hope your extra work will be recognized and rewarded.

What's your own experience with invisible promotions?