Because, when it comes to getting projects and promotions, it’s not about what you’ve done – it’s about what your boss knows about what you’ve done.
“You have to give yourself credit, not too much because that would be bragging.”
– Frank McCourt, Teacher Man
Do these childhood mantras sound familiar?
- Don’t be a braggart.
- Stop showing off all the time!
- Don’t be drawing all that attention to yourself.
I suspect a lot of us can relate!
It’s natural that parents or teachers wouldn’t want us to be strutting around bragging all the time.But there’s a balance!
When you’re job searching, or in a job, you have to be skilled in articulating your results and accomplishments, so that you can take credit for them.
Salary, titles, promotions, stock options, assignments and more, are all decided based on what you get done. But all is for naught if no one actually knows what you got done.
So who better to show them than you?
Taking credit for your work is a workplace skill. It’s not about bragging or boasting, but it’s about conveying your value proposition and taking credit where it’s due. It’s good business, no matter what business you’re in.
Check out my column this week at TheMuse.com here. Then, like it, share it, tweet it because someone out there may need this information to get their next raise!
When you master the art of taking credit for your work, it’s good business. And when you do, you are working The Positive Shift!
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