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Treat nine months as a possibility, not a promise, until you understand the criteria and track record.
Smaller firms can promote quickly, but titles can also be less standardized and dependent on business needs.
Ask how many people at your level were actually promoted within a year and what changed in their responsibilities.
Evaluate pay, scope, ownership, and progression, not just the speed of the title change.