Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Wins at work are a sign of success. It may earn praise from coworkers and managers. But will they remember it weeks, months, or even a year from now? Experts say keeping track of these moments as they happen could pay off down the road.
Taking on more responsibilities, exceeding goals, delivering high quality work, and sticking with the company for years, these are all reasons employees believe it’s time for a raise!
A Payscale survey shows 85 percent of employees will get a raise this year, but unfortunately, those raises are expected to be a little less than last year.
But your big accomplishments at work should be recognized and remembered, especially when it matters most.
“It’s not just I’m doing work on the clock. I’m doing work on my career,” said Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor
A list of wins at work will come in handy when it’s time for a performance review, a discussion about a raise, or updating a resume.
Things to take note of include meeting financial or budget goals, winning awards, exceeding expectations, or completing projects early.
“It’s important to speak up and say ‘Hey, you wanted that Thursday. I got it done a day early,’” explained Bain.
There are many ways this can be done such as keeping a journal, writing things on a calendar, or creating a spreadsheet.
The Wall Street Journal says one thing to remember is, be specific. Write down dates, details, and numbers.
The Wall Street Journal also says this needs to become a habit. Whether it’s daily, weekly, or monthly, pick a time to take good notes about successful moments at work.
Contributors to this news report include: Lindsay Dailey, Producer; Bob Walko, Editor.
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Sources:
https://topresume.com/career-advice/track-your-wins-throughout-the-year
https://www.payscale.com/research-and-insights/salary-budget-survey-sbs/
