Bhavesh's Tryst

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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

 

How to Step Up Your Game at Work

 

Spinning your wheels at the office might earn you a paycheck, but it's unlikely to put you in line for a raise or give you much satisfaction. Fulfilling your responsibilities is good; trying harder can make you great. Step up your work game by putting in more effort in subtle ways that may just get you noticed

 

Think Two Steps Ahead

I've never met a boss who doesn't love proactive employees. Instead of waiting around for instruction, take it upon yourself to hop on what you expect comes next. It doesn't take a mind reader to be someone who's considered proactive; you just need to pay attention

 

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

 

When you make it a point to do things out of your typical way of working, you may just find that you get more out of your job and your supervisors will take note. Think about ways you can do something different — speak up in meetings if you're usually silent, volunteer for projects when you normally choose not to participate, etc.

 

Plow Through Your To-Do List

 

 

Lists are the most basic and essential part of being productive, but some of the items on to-do lists end up being pushed to the bottom over and over again. Stop re-reading those tasks you've been procrastinating and set deadlines for yourself to complete them. Out with the old, and you'll have more room (and time) for more pressing matters.

 

Work Smarter

 

Step back and look at your most frequent tasks, and figure out how you can improve one at a time. It might take a few tries to find a winning solution for making your work more efficient, but it will be completely worth it when you realize your days have opened up a bit.

 

Ask How You Can Help

 

Now that you've found more time in your day, look for opportunities to offer a helping hand. Find them by chatting with co-workers and taking interest in a project they're struggling with, or by going to your supervisor and ask how you can help. Soon enough, you'll be a go-to co-worker.


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