You did the work; it’s time to be acknowledged for it

While there are plenty of managers who reward the workers who do the best work, there are numerous others who hand out the cash, compliments and career-defining titles to those employees who make the most noise about what they’ve done. There are still several ways to let others know about your work without standing on your desk and shouting it to the masses. Here are a few suggestions:

Email before, during and after: Tell your boss what you’re going to do, what you’re doing and when you’ve done it. Not only do you give gentle reminders about the work you’re putting in behind the scenes, you’re also making sure no one else can sneak in and take credit for your work.

Work with allies: Find other members of your team, especially those who will benefit from your work, and let them know what you’re doing. They’re usually happy to let their managers know about some extra work from within or outside their department.

Put your name on it: Signing off on something isn’t needless bragging. It’s an essential part of staking a claim. It’s your work. Take credit for it.

Tell others: One of the worst ways to lose credit for a project stems from the originator’s inability to share the work with others. While it’s important to let your boss know, share your work with appropriate coworkers when possible.” When you spread the word about your work, it makes it that much harder for the credit-seeking missile in your office to put their name on the work.

Put it in your review: Any effective and important additional projects should become part of your permanent record. Mention them in your self-assessment.