This is a very useful guide which I read in the Cleo February 2010 and it encourages me to share this with everyone who is currently surfing my blog.
Want to get notices at work for all the right reasons? Then think of yourself as a product that you are marketing. Create the right impression :
Get along with everbody : Good rapport with everyone from your boss to the front-desk girl, shows that you have impressive people skills.
Be punctual : Arrive on time and don't make a habit of leaving early. Punctuality shows that you have a good work ethic.
Seek out new skills : Do a computer course or other extra training to enhance your ability to do your job. Let your boss know you have shown this initiative.
Be a problem solver : If you're going to gripe, always make sure you can suggest solutions - your boss is more likely to listen.
Dress professionally : Save midriff tops and mucro-minis for dance clubs and make sure your work clothes look stylish and feminine without being sexy.
Thank co-workers : At the end of a big project send an email to everyone on your team to say 'thank you' and how much you enjoyed working with everybody.
Network with colleagues : Let people know that you want to move up or would like to take on more challenging responsibilities - word of mouth will often help you hear about new opportunities before anyone else.
Record your achievements : Keep a folder on your computer (with hard copies) where you keep all emails that favourably comment on your performance and record benefits you have brought to the company e.g. new clients, a better bottom line or better filing system. Use this information to ask for a pay rise or promotion.
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