From the course: Mistakes You Should Avoid at Work

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Not tracking your accomplishments

Not tracking your accomplishments

From the course: Mistakes You Should Avoid at Work

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Not tracking your accomplishments

- Early on in my career, I made the mistake of thinking that just putting my head down, working hard, and doing a good job was going to be enough. While those things are all important, it's also important to remember that your number one career advocate should be yourself. Your boss likely has multiple direct reports and will be looking to you to help them make the case that you're ready for a promotion or to take on that new project or that you're simply deserving of a raise. A very common mistake is not tracking your accomplishments. Some good advice I once received was to keep a notebook on my desk, and at least once a week, write down your accomplishments for that week. If you can do it every day, even better. Think as though you were planning to update your resume. What problem did you face that week? What action did you take to resolve it, and what was the result? You may think you'll always remember, but trust…

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