Members of Connect: Professional Women’s Network share strategies for demonstrating achievements and gaining recognition at work. Tips include tracking accomplishments, sharing personal stories, and maintaining confidence without appearing boastful. The document emphasizes the importance of self-promotion while being aware of how it is perceived by others.

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Members of Connect: Professional Women’s Network share
how to get the recognition you deserve at work.
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2. If you don’t, who will? “It is totally
appropriate to speak honestly of all your
accomplishments. None of us has a press secretary
following us around to report on our every move!”
Bianca Constance, CAP, Executive Assistant

3. Record your achievements. “Keep track of
significant achievements and goals attained for
performance review time. Some aspects of our work or
projects are team-oriented and its always appropriate to
"toot the team's horn" too!
Karen Nichols, CDR, Senior Recruiter

4. Look for opportunities to tell your story.
“Maximize the ‘About’ page on your website. It’s the second
most read page on your site, yet most women put up a
sentence or two. Tell your story. That's how you connect. I’ve
made amazing client relationships just by telling my story.”
Lori Osterberg, Small business marketing expert

5. Make yourself heard, but don’t go overboard.
“It's totally appropriate to say "I did a great job!” It's just a matter
of how often and the audience. If we go overboard, we can be
viewed as cocky. It's perfectly acceptable to remind yourself and
others that you are a valuable member to the team!”
Tameeka Robinson, Store Manager

6. It doesn’t have to be overt to be effective. “Do it, but in a subtle
way. No one likes bragging. Work in how you 'helped' or how you 'built'
something. You never want to be someone who thinks too well of herself where
others can't get a word in edgewise because it is all about "me me me!”
Sandra Queen, Director REO Client Services

7. But beware of being too shy. “I used to be shy about
calling attention to my achievements, but through my career I’ve
seen that it is essential. I say something like, "I'm so excited
because… " and I give credit to all who contributed. I keep a
spreadsheet of those who have helped me along the way.”
Sherry Fair, Expert PR and Communication Services

8. Take a good look around you. “Many men toot their own horn as
second nature, so watch and learn from them. You may not always have to do it
verbally. You can update your LinkedIn profile or your CV/resume. Just remember,
you are the best source of letting others know what you are doing.”
Ginger Wilson, Student Program Coordinator II Internal Medicine

9. Job seekers, speak up! For those in transition,
it’s an absolute MUST. Future employers don't want to
hear about what everybody else did. They want to hear
about what you specifically bring to the table.
Nancy Davis, Senior IT Manager

10. Practice makes perfect. “We need to do
it as much as possible so that it comes as
naturally to us as it should be.”
Adrienne Garland, Marketing Executive & WomanCon Co-Founder

11. You can’t please everyone. Even when done with
humility, some people will be jealous and uncomfortable
with you for taking pleasure in your triumphs. That is their
problem. Do not play "small" just to make other people
feel comfortable or you'll never realize your greatness.
Susan Berg, Actress, Playwright, Writer, Public Speaker

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