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I’m excited to announce my new career advice column on Monster.com’s website for women, Excelle.com. The column, “Ask the Gen Y Expert,” will feature my responses to reader questions. Please check out the first post and submit your own query anytime!

Here is this week’s topic and reader question:

How Can I Get Recognized for My Hard Work?

Dear Lindsey,

 

I’m a junior assistant at a PR firm, which basically means I’m pretty far down on the totem pole. However, I get the impression my manager sees promise because she invites me to all of the big meetings and keeps me in the loop on projects.

My work speaks for itself – the reports are chock full of my suggestions, recommendations, and feedback. Yet, I have never gotten an ounce of credit or even a bit of praise. She says I’m only there for “support” and only to “gain exposure” to high-profile campaigns. I’m all for paying my dues but a simple pat on the back would be a great morale booster. Instead, this constant take take take without mention is pushing me into a really negative place.

Should I be grateful for the opportunity to take part in these meetings? Am I asking too much to want a little bit of recognition?

Thanks,
Underappreciated PR Assistant

Click here to visit Excelle.com and read my answer to this question…