Self-Promotion at Work
Self-promotion gets a bad reputation because people confuse it with boasting. Done well, it’s just making sure the right people know what you’ve done. Use “I” when it’s your work If you led the project, say “I led the project.” Saving “we” for genuinely collaborative work means your individual contributions stand out when they matter. Performance reviews are your moment If your organisation does annual reviews, prepare a list of accomplishments before the meeting. Don’t rely on your manager to remember everything you did over twelve months. ...