Take stock of your accomplishments

Even if you’re not job hunting at the moment, knowing what your strengths and most recent accomplishments are can give you the extra incentive and confidence you need to ask for a promotion or apply for new jobs.

Start by making a list of the biggest challenges you faced in your job over the past year and what steps you took to overcome them. This could include a conflict with a co-worker, a misunderstanding with a client, a project you completed on time and on budget, or a time when you were able to exceed expectations.