So becoming a loud labourer is a bad idea. But the same goes for staying too quiet about what we’re getting done. How do we strike the right balance?

Campbell recommends sending weekly updates on what you’ve delivered and making an effort to be aware of the goals of each project you’re working on. It’s worth asking about exactly how your performance is measured, so you know what success looks like – is it just hours put in or is it based on results? Hopefully, it’s the latter.

Make sure that you’re having regular catchups with your manager about your progression, and if you’re planning to ask for a payrise or promotion, don’t be shy about keeping a proper list of all the stuff you’ve accomplished. The key is to shout about your accomplishments strategically; think of it as a well-timed direct conversation rather than a constant, monologued broadcast.

“Recognising our work achievements is vital for career progression,” Johnson-Jones says. “Keeping a record of projects and tasks well done, and noting down key feedback from managers and clients can be useful to draw from as examples in performance reviews. Moreover, it’s important to take credit for your work and accept praise when it’s given. The key is to recognise and be proud of your progress without boasting about it to avoid falling into the ‘loud labourer’ camp.”

Being a ‘loud labourer’ might seem like the path to a promotion... here’s why it’s not