What to do when you have an unsu

4. Speak up about your achievements

You likely produce excellent work, but it’s contingent on you to advocate for yourself and socialize your achievements.  Make sure you are known as the employee who gets things done, puts effort into delivering high quality work, and is always open to new challenges. Doing this not only ensures that you will find support in your organization, but can lead to a plethora or opportunities for growth inside and outside of your organization.

You can demonstrate your achievements to your boss in a few different ways, some more subtle than others. Instead of focusing on a list of tasks you have completed, explain what that means in terms of impact. For example, your conversations with customers are not just meetings, they are sales pitches that can increase revenue and improve sustainability. Use numbers when you can to quantify the value of your work.