J is for… Journal

J is for… Journal

planning for a promotion is one of the times when we recommend that you keep a journal and have a more intense journal routine. In particular, you should record:

• a journal of what you are doing (keep a record of your to-do list and training);
• your skills development;
• notes on your appraisal process and any notes from your appraisal.
• notes from your check-ins and any conversations with colleagues, mentors, and any feedback received;
• how you have taken any feedback on board;
• your goals and progress on those goals.

If you don’t keep a journal – we would suggest that you might like to start today. Your Career Journal does not have to be detailed – it can be in the style of a bullet journal with a simple record of what you are working on, your activities, accomplishments, successes and challenges as they happen. 

Action Point: Start your career journal if you haven’t already and if you do have one consider setting up a specific journal for intense journalling for preparing for a promotion.

This blog post is an extract from our upcoming book “Prompt: 52 Prompts for Getting a Promotion Using Your Career Journal” which is being published later this year. You can pre-order your copy.

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