Lesson 1

Log what you work on, the business needs you meet, and the positive impacts you make on others.

Your notes will show ways that work assignments from your first week grow bigger, more challenging, and more rewarding by your last week.

consistently documenting your tasks, the problems you solve for the business, and the benefits your work brings to colleagues and clients—all as a portfolio of your skills and accomplishments to showcase in future opportunities.

simply creating a to-do list or staying confined to basic tasks.

It’s about connecting your actions to tangible business outcomes and demonstrating your value beyond the completion of tasks.

analyze and clearly articulate your contributions and ultimately lead to more challenging and rewarding projects.

This way, others see the direct link between your efforts and the company's success, easily understand your contributions, and recognize your increasing capabilities.

overwhelmed or hesitant to meticulously track every task, and see it as tedious or time-consuming—especially during a busy first week when you're still learning the ropes.

proactive and disciplined in tracking your work, as it creates a powerful narrative of your professional development, impact, value over time.

you have direct control over how you record and present your experiences, transforming seemingly small tasks into powerful evidence of your capabilities.

Share the method you’re using to track your tasks and project assignments.