Did you just get that dream job that you always wanted? Are you a seasoned veteran like myself (well, this is what people tell me)?
Here are 5 ways to score brownie points with your boss and get that promotion or raise (or both) a little faster:
- The one thing that I’ve learned over the course of my career is to try getting to know your boss. This doesn’t mean that you have to go out for beers or go to a movie. In a nut shell, if your boss is a people person, try to respond to their actions by being a little more outgoing. If they are a number cruncher, show them graphs, charts, etc.
- Take some risks! I don’t mean take charge of the office – you might make some serious mistakes. Just try to stand out of the crowd by doing something small every so often. Contribute your thoughts and ideas.
- Try to become an excellent team player. Try to show people that you are there to help and want to help. Give credit to those who deserve it.
- Don’t whine and complain about every little task that is given to you. Do show that you can help out, but if you feel that you are becoming overwhelmed due to too much work (realistically), then let your boss know.
- Don’t break your promises. Make sure to follow up on your commitments. Only take on commitments that you feel you can handle.
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3 comments:
How much of it do you think depends on compatability? There are times no matter how hard you try, your boss will always look at you the same. On the other hand, if you share similar values, in terms of what is considered important (a good personality doesn't hurt either)you'll fly further. With this in mind, it is more about perception than anything else, thus there is no particular tried and true way a person can act to achieve success as it is all dependant on the synergistic quality between the employee and manager.
I just realized that you covered my point in your blog. I guess I'm not very good at listening. ;)
That's ok. The posts are always there if you want to read them again. I do this at times as well, but try to make it a habit to check my work every so often if I feel that I didn't do the best job that I could.
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