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When you start a new job, keep a copy of the job description for the position you were hired for.  As you perform the job, take note of each accomplishment and/or result for each of the duties you have, no matter how small you think they are.  For example, if you are a receptionist, take note of the number of guests you serve via phone, chat, email, in-person, etc. during the day. That number of people you interact with is a direct RESULT of the job duty (serving clients) you performed. 

Use a Trello Board, document or create a spreadsheet. It is very important to track your results as you perform each job.  It’s much easier to do it while you are in the process or at the end of that job rather than wait and try to remember everything you did when it’s time to update your resume.  We recommend updating it each time you get a new job.  If you choose to use a spreadsheet, here are the suggested column headings:  

  • In the first column, list your organization’s/company’s name  
  • In the second column, identify the specific department or organization you worked in.  If you move around in the same employer, create another line for each specific department or area you work in.  
  • In the next column, list each job duty from your job description as well as other duties you perform.  
  • In the next column, for each duty include the reason WHY it is important to the organization’s bottom line (or overall)?  What IMPACT does your position have?.  
  • In the next column, list how you can track results and accomplishments for performing that duty.  

For convenience, please feel free to download a sample of this spreadsheet to use by clicking here.   

Here are a couple of other suggestions about tracking your accomplishments and results:

        1. For routine duties, track the results of every duty you complete on a daily, weekly and monthly basis on a document, spreadsheet, Trello board or other tool.  You can use this data to easily prepare for performance reviews and promotion discussions.  You may be surprised about how much you actually have accomplished when you take time to track your results.  

        2. For special projects or duties that fall outside of your normal routine, create another document or spreadsheet and make sure to consider the following: 

  • o   Client’s name
  • o   Departments and stakeholders involved in the project
  • o   Length of the project
  • o   Purpose of project
  • o   Your specific duties
  • o   Your role in the project
  • o   The results of the overall project and
  • o   Your contribution to the results of that project. 

Other items you want to track include the types of skills and knowledge you used and knowledge you’ve gained during the term of the project.  This is also very important in identifying your KSA’s (knowledge, skills and abilities), strengths and values you bring to a company.

Once you adopt this habit, it will become second nature to you.  You will begin tracking your results and accomplishments more often as you move within your career.  Doing this will surely increase your confidence, help you recognize the value you bring to your employers and increase your likelihood of acing an interview or getting the promotion!

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