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As 2025 draws to a close, now is the perfect time
for a bit of self-re昀氀ection, especially regarding
your career progress. Taking a step back to assess
what you’ve accomplished and where you’ve
encountered challenges can provide valuable
insights, guiding your goal se琀琀ing for a more
focused and ful昀椀lling 2026.
Reflecting on 2025: A year in review
Reviewing your achievements
Begin by recognising your top 3-5 career
achievements this year, no ma琀琀er the size.
Achievements are the foundation of your career
progression, so it’s essential to understand what
worked well for you in 2025. If you're unsure how to
identify your accomplishments, try these methods:
Speak to your manager or colleagues: Often,
others can highlight contributions you might
overlook. Ask your manager or colleagues for
feedback on your performance and any standout
contributions.
Review your performance reports or selfassessments: Look at any performance reviews,
self-assessments, or work reports you completed
throughout the year. These often contain concrete
examples of achievements, goals met, and skills
developed.
Check your email or calendar: Reviewing your
emails or calendar can help you recall signi昀椀cant
projects, milestones, or moments where you went
above and beyond.
Re昀氀ect on challenges you’ve overcome: Think
about any signi昀椀cant challenges or obstacles you
encountered and overcame. Problem-solving and
resilience are valuable achievements in themselves.
List new skills or certi昀椀cations: If you took courses,
received training, or gained a certi昀椀cation, include
these as achievements, especially if they support
your career progression.
Your list of achievements may look like:
1. Successfully leading a project.
2. Developing a new skill, such as project
management or data analysis.
3. Building or expanding your professional
network.
4. Receiving positive feedback or a performance
bonus.
5. Increasing your e昀昀iciency or productivity at
work.
