I was promoted 5 times in 6.5 years at LinkedIn. These 2 questions served as the blueprint for getting my promotions.

Jade Bonacolta

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jade Bonacolta, a 31-year-old in Miami who previously worked at LinkedIn and Google. In May 2025, she left Google to work full-time on Archimedes, a membership community for LinkedIn thought leaders she co-founded. Business Insider has verified her employment and promotion history. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

I was promoted 5 times in 6.5 years at LinkedIn. These 2 questions served as the blueprint for getting my promotions.

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