In today’s economy, just hanging on to your job is an achievement because employers are always looking for ways to cut costs and trying to run a “lean operation”. There are many people willing to work for longer hours and at a smaller salary than yours just to get a foot-in-the-door. So just follow these simple steps to become a go-getter:
1.) Observe your boss: Observe your boss’s activities and look for a chance when he is in a good mood and less burdened with tasks. It can be the time after he has finished his meal or a small tea break. Catch him in a good mood and you can ask him all the possible queries for your project.
2.) Good Homework: “Half knowledge is dangerous”. Always do proper research and homework before you go to your boss with questions. Asking the right question at the right time in the right manner is an art. So rewrite your questions in a way that yields positive directions. Positive attitude shows confidence and try to come up with solutions to your problems. A different approach can help to gain more attention.
3.) Take Initiatives: Become a leader. Kick start your leadership skills and find out practical solutions which are cost effective, time efficient and yields positive outcomes.
4.) Stay on same page: On the way to become a leader, don’t forget to stay on the same page with your boss and your team. Take initiatives and propose solutions that are matching with your boss’s ideas. If they conflict try be on a safer side and agree with your boss. Always be a team player.
5.) Set your Goals: Try to set short term goals and keep measuring them. Don’t give yourself too much spare time if you are the type who works well under pressure and tight deadlines.
6.) Track your path: If you find that your project is not going well, then do not get de-motivated. Instead, quickly track what went wrong and where. Correct your mistakes if you can, else learn not to repeat it in future. Fear of failure itself is a big failure.
7.) Measure your performance: It is very important to know where you stand. Meet your boss for your performance evaluation and ask for feedback. Be honest in your reviews and improve where you find yourself lacking. Self-evaluation is the best way to rate yourself.
