Hi everyone, I hope some kind soul can give some direction. 
 

So recently I have a new performance manager (PM) as I entered a new role (Big4). With the firm for three years been promoted twice. The next promotion is tough as I know of people who didn’t get promoted. 
 

My PM is new to the firm and he admits he doesn’t know much about the promotion criteria. I’m certainly in no better position as I am a junior staff. Nevertheless I listed down getting promoted and he asked to remove as he said along the lines of getting promotion not tied to your goal setting. He said he would need to check in with the Director. 
 

As such I am not sure if I should be worried. It will be about a good 9 months before promotion discussion come about. However I have to start early. Since I’m also in a new role I wouldnt want to be penalized and said I wasn’t promoted cause I’m too inexperienced etc.

Any tips?