Are you and your contributions visible at work? Or, are you used to flying below the radar? Think not being noticed will keep your job safe? Not anymore. The best strategy now is to figure out how you can raise your visibility at work - in positive ways.
Companies don't lay off or let go their best performers. But, company managers have to know who you are. These tips will help you raise your visibility at work:
- Ask for additional and challenging assignments and tasks.
- Find and share ways to make tedious or repetitive work more interesting.
- Continuously improve your job and let your manager share in the success of your improvements.
- Offer to help coworkers who are bogged down or unable to finish a task.
- Celebrate success with your coworkers and invite your boss to attend. (The celebration doesn't have to be an expensive lunch out - order subs or do a department potluck lunch.)
- Keep your manager informed of your progress and ask for help if you need it. That's much better than failing in an assignment or missing a deadline.
- Maintain an infectiously positive spirit and outlook.
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A great way to stay positive and spread it is to say “good morning” to everyone every day, in a cheery manner. Also, try not to be moody at work or tell anyone (except your one closest buddy at work) that you are having a bad day. When asked, “how are you”, always respond with good or great, because no one really wants to know that you are having a bad day. They are just being polite.
If you are asked to do something you think another worker should be doing instead, say, “Sure, I’d be happy to help,” rather than, “That’s not in my job description.” In doing so you convey that you are a team player and have the type of attitude that employers and co-workers appreciate.