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Krystina Martinez
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1518
Language
English
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Summary

Feedback, often challenging to process, plays a crucial role in professional growth and job interviews, where it can inform one's responses to behavioral questions using methods like STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result). To effectively utilize feedback, maintaining a "brag sheet"—a dynamic document tracking work accomplishments, feedback, and actions taken—is recommended. This document can be easily organized in a spreadsheet, with tools like Zapier automating the collection of feedback from various sources such as emails, chat apps like Slack, and cloud storage. This automation also facilitates the categorization of feedback as positive or constructive and integrates it into task management systems for follow-up. By actively managing this information, individuals can better prepare for interviews, seek promotions, and ensure they have a comprehensive record of their achievements and improvements.