QUICK TIPS: WHAT DOES YOUR EMPLOYER THINK YOU'RE DOING?

Know the standards of performance and expectations for staff of your level/title. In order to even think about getting a promotion, you need to understand your current job. Find out all of the standards that your work and behaviors will be compared against and make sure you meet and/or exceed those levels. If your employer expects you to assist with leading client meetings, make sure you are playing a key role in this area. Keep performance logs to track how you’ve met and exceeded job expectations. Keep all thank you emails and letters from clients and coworkers that demonstrate that you’ve done a great job on an assignment. Share these emails with your supervisor/manager throughout the year, so they are aware that you are consistently doing a great job—and that you should be considered for a reward (bonus, raise, promotion).