Premium · Career
The work you do, and whether it still fits.
8 actions · each under 8 minutes · 24 minutes in total
Give your online presence or resume a quick, micro-refresh to reflect your most recent accomplishments.
Do it: Log into LinkedIn and add a newly mastered tool, an updated job responsibility, or a quantifiable metric from a recent project (e.g., "Managed project budget under target by 12%").
Maintain your professional network before you actually need to tap into it.
Do it: Send a short message on LinkedIn or email: "Hey [Name], saw your recent update about [project/role]. Hope all is well—would love to catch up over a 15-minute virtual coffee sometime soon!"
Keep your social proof fresh by asking a peer, manager, or client for a quick piece of feedback.
Do it: Send a brief note: "Hi [Name], enjoyed working together on [Project]. Would you be open to writing a 2-sentence LinkedIn recommendation highlighting our work on [Skill]?"
Position yourself as engaged and informed in your field by sharing valuable content with your take.
Do it: Post a short update on LinkedIn linking to a recent industry report or news article, adding a 2-sentence summary of your key takeaway.
Identify a small, nagging administrative item or bottleneck that has been stalling a larger career win or work project.
Do it: Draft that quick email approval, clear out a backlog item in your project manager tool, or file that delayed report to momentum back on your side.
Invest in your continuous learning without committing to a massive course upfront.
Do it: Bookmark a relevant webinar, sign up for a niche industry newsletter, or save an educational video tutorial to watch during your next break.
Create a dedicated "Brag Sheet" document or folder to track your successes for future performance reviews or resume updates.
Do it: Drop a screenshot of positive manager feedback, a client thank-you note, or a recent metric achievement into a private document or folder.
Gain clarity and momentum by identifying your highest-leverage priority before the busy week begins.
Do it: Jot down one major career goal or key deliverable on a sticky note and place it somewhere visible on your desk for Monday morning.
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