Self management?

Question

I recently got hired as a SEO Coordinator. It is a brand new position and so no one, not even the Director of Internet marketing has any rules what to do.

My immediate supervisor is a Paid Search manager. She doesn't have much idea either what I should be doing.

So basically I feel like an independent consultant hired to get the SEO projects up and running.

In this case, I manage myself, except the HR issues which are managed by my immediate supervisor.

So the question is, what is the best way to demonstrate my project management skills? Should I:

1. Set up a log sheet showing projects I will be working each day
2. Or, just forget about it so I can have more freedom to work on projects I want?

Answer 1

Documentation is job #1 these days. I suggest setting up an outline of the direction you are going in terms of goals each day and then going out and doing the job and at the end of the day documenting areas of accomplishment and areas that need attention the following work day. If you manage yourself, you must do exactly what you would do if you were managing others. In other words, you can't show special dispensation toward yourself just because you are the big cheese in this position. If you do, you will soon be seen as Cheez Wiz - a lightweight.

Answer 2

You can start taking the responsibilities with small official work and finish it with the best possible result in minimum possible time.It will result in staff will start having faith and trust in you and your work and trust in you will be created when you are gentle and helping nature and mentally positive with smile on the face most of the time.