Set ambitious (but realistic) goals
Focusing on a specific goal and deadline can help you to accomplish tasks more effectively. When choosing goals, be ambitious, but have a firm grasp of what you can and can't achieve in a given time frame. Setting goals that are out of your reach is setting yourself up for failure, which can cause you to feel like an under-achiever. It is likely that setting goals too high will end up hurting your morale and make it even more difficult to stay motivated in the long run.
Seek out challenges
Taking on new responsibilities at work can be quite challenging, especially before you've had time to adjust to a new role. However, if you're successfully able to perform your new duties, you'll be rewarded with recognition, a more important position at your business, and (possibly) more money. However, in seeking new responsibilities, be sure not to over-extend yourself by biting off more than you can chew. Make sure that you can handle the additional workload before taking on new responsibilities or you run the risk of having to ask for less work, which can be embarrassing on a professional level.
Ask for overtime
Work more than the average employee is the most simple & straightforward way to show a serious dedication to work. Some companies do not allow overtime hours to employees, but many allow you to do so. If your company is receptive to the idea of you working overtime, ask your supervisor for permission right away. Not only will this show your boss that you're willing to go that all-important extra step to get the job done, but it may also give you a nice bonus in your next paycheck.
Pursue new projects without being asked
Managers and supervisors love when their employees take on additional responsibilities without being told to do so. Doing so shows initiative, intelligence, and ambition. If executed correctly, it can also make life easier for your boss which can earn you his or her respect as well as more tangible rewards. However, when pursuing new projects, be careful not to overstep your authority or embarrass other employees.
Finish projects early
By completing projects early, you will make a great impression on your superiors & you'll also give yourself a chance to take on additional responsibilities, which can in turn increase your profile at work. When your superiors are giving out promotions, they're likely to consider the hard-working, prompt employees first. Make sure you're at the top of their list by gaining a reputation for delivering high-quality work with a quick turnaround.
Engage in work place life
It's easier to work effectively if you have positive relationships with your colleagues. This means making an effort to have friendly, positive interactions with everyone on a regular basis. At the very least, you should strive to spend meal breaks with your coworkers on most days. Use these opportunities to get to know your coworkers through small talk and friendly conversation.
Consistently deliver more than expected
Doing this shows that you're serious about your commitment to your job and that you're a valuable employee who does more than others who deliver what is asked. However, as when attempting to finish projects early, you'll need to balance your ambition with the reality that consistently working extremely hard can be tremendously taxing on the body and mind. Try to reserve your absolute best efforts for important projects that are likely to be noticed and appreciated.
Dress Sharp
Dress in a way that is reasonable at your workplace.
Value the importance of all that you do
Try adopting some habits which ensure that people think of you as an indispensable employee. Such as walking briskly and with purpose, even if you're just heading to drink water. Articulating clearly and confidently. When you walk past people, greet them warmly, but keep walking. Sit up straight in your chair when at your desk.
Don't be afraid to express your opinions
Offering your opinions occasionally shows that you're engaged in your job and that you care what happens to yourself and to the company. Depending on the company morale at your workplace, this can noticeably set you apart from the majority of employees. Bosses appreciate receiving feedback from their employees—positive or negative unless they have delegate egos.
Try to inspire greatness in others
Showing leadership at work can get you recognition, more important responsibilities, and even raises and promotions. To demonstrate leadership, make an effort to help others in their duties and to spearhead your own group projects. As noted above, you'll also want to ensure that your leadership is recognized by showing it to others and bringing it up at appropriate opportunities. If you have a reputation as a leader at your workplace, it's usually only a matter of time before you become an actual leader. Below are a few opportunities for leadership:
- Take advantage to opportunities to train new employees and help them become acquainted with their duties.
- Design your own project, then, with permission from your supervisors, enlist other employees to help you complete it.
- Make a point of leading the discussion during group meetings which have no designated leader.
Call attention to your efforts
You deserve recognition if you work hard. However, in the hustle and bustle of the work week, good work can easily go unnoticed. Don't let your accomplishments get swept under the rug. Instead, look for excuses to showcase your efforts. Try to bring up successful projects in ways that make it clear that you are responsible for the success but dont tell everyone directly. If you've actually done a good job, you have no need to be embarrassed by doing so.
Be friendly, but not irreverent
If you are friendly, you'll have an easier time interacting with other employees and they will also generally find it easier to work with you. This makes it easier to collaborate or ask for help on projects, thereby increasing your productivity. Finally, it's worth noting that you're more likely to receive rewards and promotions if you're well-liked. But try not to be involved in friends too much that it effects your work negatively.
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