It seems like I never get any recognition for the things that I do well at work. I try to focus less on getting credit for all of my work, and try to focus more on getting the job done and done well. Although I have done a good job on a lot of my work, I never try to publicize it intentionally to my boss. It seems that a lot of other people intentionally try to make it known that they did a good job on projects. Is it understood that when you do a good job, that you should let your boss know of this? I'd feel like a showoff if I were to do this all the time, but at the same time, it feels like a lot of other people are advancing because they do do this.
2007-09-14 12:02:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Technology
If you are coming up for an annual review after which raises will be considered, and it is not customary for employees to submit a self review; you could send a letter to your boss explaining that you are sending the letter to call his attention to your performance during the last year. Then summarize.
2007-09-14 12:12:03 · answer #1 · answered by Bibs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel. And while you would think that your boss should know what you are working on and how it went, that just doesn't always seem to be the case. Couple of things you can think about doing. Do you have staff meetings where everyone does an update of things? That would be a good opportunity to just say Project X was completed, everything went according to plan, etc. The other thing is if your company does annual performance reviews. If you know the timing of those, then provide to your boss a list of your accomplishments for the year - to "assist" him in your evaluation. Be sure to write down memory joggers throughout the year, so you won't forget something by the time you need to finalize your accomplishment.
2007-09-14 19:15:27 · answer #2 · answered by Angie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fewer items of accomplishment that YOU publicize, the better. Let OTHERS brag about your accomplishments. You Boss knows the 'basics' about you (coming to work on time, not getting into 'the rumor mill', taking breaks on time, etc) and those are worthy accomplishments. However, from a political standpoint, let others IN the company 'brag' about you; that way, you can be 'free' to concentrate on your job.
Do something well outside of work? Get an article published? Helped at a charitable event? Make note of such accomplishments for your own 'tickler' file. When it is review time, mention ONLY your 'top three' list of accomplishments AS they relate to the good of your department or company that will put more money in YOUR check!
Yes, there are some folk who 'get off' on listing or bragging about every accomplishment. I have found that...if you work, say in a customer service capacity, letting my customers or clients 'brag' on me is far more effective. PLUS, my customers or clients may know people OUTSIDE of my company or agency that my Boss may know...and it has a pipeline to them on a different route.
Rarely brag on yourself. It is belittling. Let others brag on you. It is empowering!
2007-09-14 19:12:27 · answer #3 · answered by Ramester 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋