Does your boss know why you’re invaluable?
April 23rd, 2008 by the medical sales recruiter
We keep hearing bad news everywhere: recession, job cuts, recession, outsourcing, recesssion. One of the great things about working in healthcare sales is that it tends to be recession-proof, some fields more than others…clinical diagnostics, research lab, medical device, pathology, and imaging sales are always going to be more stable and less dependent on the economy as a whole than pharmaceutical sales.
Or what if you just need your boss to agree with you that you deserve a raise?
Learning to toot your own horn at work without being obnoxious about it is a skill you can learn. There’s a great article about how to do that called You’re Bright and Talented–Toot Your Own Horn that gives some great insight on how to do that…like, associate with other great workers and stay away from the gossiper/slacker crowd. Or, be ambitious, but don’t over-promise. Always be able to deliver what you say you will, and try to make sure you can deliver a “wow” result. Letting your boss know what you did is just keeping him or her informed.
Other advice on marketing yourself at work goes along with that. Be a great worker. Go above and beyond what’s expected. Take responsibility for yourself, help others, network relentlessly, and keep a list of your accomplishments so that you don’t forget all the great things you’ve done.
If you really are concerned about your job, Career Advice in a Recession reminds you to go for projects with some visibility that you can be successful at, and to KEEP NETWORKING. Having an extensive professional network is a virtual safety net, in case you need it.
