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5) First Job Execution
Visibility and ownership
In the US, it is not enough to do good work—people need to know you are doing good work. This isn't bragging, it's keeping your manager informed. Send a weekly 'Snippet' email to your manager. List: 1) What you finished this week, 2) What you are doing next week, and 3) Any 'blockers' stopping you. This makes your manager's life easy and proves you are productive. Own your mistakes. If something goes wrong, tell your manager immediately and bring a plan to fix it.
You should start preparing for your next role the day you start your current one.
- Look at the job description for the level above you (e.g., if you are a Junior, look at the Senior role). Start taking on one responsibility from that higher level.
- Keep a folder on your computer. Every time a client says "Thank you" or a teammate praises your work, save a screenshot. You will use this "brag sheet" when you ask for a raise or a promotion.
Free Resource:How to get promoted at work more quickly
**[A Harvard career coach’s “unspoken rules” for getting promoted](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8aA3DfiVuE)**
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