There may be forces at work beyond your control that put your job at risk, but there are at least 13 steps you can take to help secure your employment and advance you on your career path.
1. Come to work early and stay late.
2. Take on extra assignments with a can-do attitude. Volunteer to help others with their assignments.
3. Find ways to do more with less.
4. Park your personal problems off the job.
5. Meet deadlines. Stay on budget.
6. Don’t complain about your workload, especially to your boss.
7. Don’t criticize your boss, your employer or your associates.
8. Understand the condition of your employer’s business. Don’t pass along rumors.
9. Maintain your network of contacts on and off the job…just in case things go sour with your job.
10. Learn new skills that will improve your performance and prepare you for a promotion.
11. Maintain your sense of humor; cut out the practical jokes and horsing around that disrupt work.
12. Be sure your boss knows of your contribution and accomplishments.
13. Be sure your boss knows of your contribution and accomplishments. If your employer
doesn’t provide regular performance reviews, ask your boss to discuss your performance
and your career goals.
These 13 steps can help assure career success in good times and bad.
I wish you career success!
Ramon Greenwood, Head Career Coach
Common Sense At Work
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