In times of economic uncertainty, it is wise to focus your energy on making the right impression at work and staying on good terms with your boss.
It’s not about flattery or being a hypocrite, it’s about doing your job as best you can and looking at how you can add value to the company and how you can make yourself look like an invaluable part of the team. Confused? Do not panic. We’ll show you how to do all this.
It is essential to realize that working better does not necessarily mean working harder. Nobody tells you that you have to get to work at the crack of dawn and that you can’t even leave unless your boss does. Instead, why not try some of these simple tips that will work wonders for your professional portfolio?
Don’t forget the basics
Most people look their best when they start a new job, but over the years they develop some bad habits. This could mean arriving a few minutes late periodically or not caring about your appearance. While behavior like this may seem inconsequential in the grand scheme of things, it can actually be a source of great annoyance to colleagues and directly responsible managers.
Treating time with negligence or using bad language can be signs that you don’t care about work, and may raise questions about your general commitment level. Show that you take work seriously by staying alert and projecting an aura of professionalism around you at all times. Remember, after all, you take your paycheck to act a certain way.
Think for yourself
While there is absolutely nothing wrong with asking the right questions that you don’t really know the answers to, continuing to ask people about things you can find easily can be a sign of a lack of initiative. You can search on the internet and it will give you what information you need or there may be some company documents that you should check and research.
Whichever route works best, you should at least try to find the answer yourself before you bother finding it for your co-worker or boss. The mere idea that you’ve tried to solve the problem on your own will set you off in a positive light and people will be more inclined to help when they really need it if you haven’t flooded them with useless requests and questions.
Go beyond your job description
You should view your job description as a minimum of responsibilities and not just all that is required of you in your daily activities. There may be times when you are asked to do something that is not directly related to your primary role and work. Try to view these additional responsibilities as opportunities to improve yourself and to show your flexibility rather than complaining that it is not your responsibility. This way you will create a reputation for being reliable and adaptable, which are two of the most desirable qualities in an employee.
Why not take things one step further? By volunteering with projects outside of your team or department circle? Or to find ways to fill the existing gaps? While in the unfortunate reality no one is indispensable, some people have the natural ability to work so blurryly without restriction that they are so ubiquitous that they become almost an integral part of the job.
Exceeding expectations
It’s always better to surprise your boss or manager by delivering something earlier than to make a promise you can’t keep. Try to negotiate realistic deadlines if possible, and then do your best to complete the task in the shortest time possible.
If you earn a reputation for delivering things early, people will trust you and be more understanding if you need more time to complete a task due to circumstances beyond your control. Likewise, if you get an opportunity to add value to the project in a cost or time-efficient manner, then you have to hold onto the opportunity very hard.
Invest in your own development
The economic climate continues to cause financial problems for many organizations and it is an unfortunate fact that training budgets have decreased as a result. In fact, our homeschool coaching partner has conducted research that shows more than a third of companies are not setting aside any money for training this year.
If you see that your business could benefit from the new knowledge or skills, and your employer is unwilling or unable to provide any financial assistance, then it is worthwhile for you to invest your own money for the necessary training. The relevant professional qualifications will demonstrate your ability to commit to your chosen line of work, enhance your professional standing and give your CV a real boost that will make you decide it is time to move on.
As you can see, there are a number of ways to improve your position at work without sacrificing yourself or being a pet guru. You can show your boss that you can be counted on by adopting a few simple habits. And who wouldn’t want someone like that by their side in difficult times?
This is a summary of a foreign article that I read and it was translated with an adaptation. Greetings
