Posted by Dave Lorenzo - Business Coach

Getting credit for good ideas isn’t just positive reinforcement—it’s also job security during economic downtime. So, how do you make sure your good ideas get the recognition they deserve from the supervisor? The simple truth is just as it’s your responsibility to do a great job, it’s also your responsibility to let your boss know what a great job you’re doing by demonstrating your value. How do you do this?

Make yourself visible. When the chance arises to give a presentation, take a visitor on a tour, train new employees, or contribute ideas in a meeting, jump on it. The more visible you are to your boss and colleagues, the more you stick in their minds and the more they associate you with success, productivity, in progress. Additionally, every person you interact with is another contact who might have leads to future opportunities for you.

Record and report successes. Every time you accomplish something of significance at work, write it down. Keep a notebook in your desk expressly for this purpose. When the time for your performance review comes, you have a wealth of information to draw from in preparing your argument for a raise or a promotion. It’s up to you to point out what you’ve been doing and how much value you’ve created.

Seize new opportunities. When your boss needs someone to complete a special assignment, volunteer. Refer to similar projects from your past, and assure your boss that you are fit for the work. This willingness to tackle new challenges will impress your boss and attract attention to you. When further opportunities arise, you will be the person who comes to mind to get the job done.

Don’t expect anyone else to look out for your best interests and chart your path to success. Be proactive in your career, and keep forging ahead. Make sure that your supervisor is aware of your hard work and accomplishments, and all the individual value that you contribute to the company.

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