Recording your personal achievements and movement towards personal development goals may seem unnecessary. You might think that you will not forget, and therefore there is no need to make a record. But having a record of what you have done is important for several reasons.

This pages explains why recording your personal achievements is helpful, particularly in job applications, and suggests how you might go about this vital process.

The main reason for keeping a record of your achievements is to be able to demonstrate them to a potential employer.