Want a raise or promotion in 2026? Career experts say to do these 4 things now

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• There are steps you can take in the final days of 2025 to prepare for a strong year ahead at work.
• They include updating your "brag sheet" and deciding what type of coworker you want to be.
• Doing a bit of work now might be wise, especially if your job slows down around the holidays.

Before your inbox fills up again, there are steps you can take now to set the stage for a strong 2026 at work.