August 9, 2011 | In: business, business communications, business education, Mind and Body, Misc., New Business, Toronto

10 Ways To Stand Out At Work

Are you sick and tired of being put on the back burner at work and want to be next in line for that promotion? In order to stand out from the rest of your coworkers in a good way, the below 10 tips should help you do just that:

Have A Positive Attitude:

Multiple people go to work with a horrible attitude, instead of being just like the rest and to easily stand out from your job, stick with a positive attitude! Consider your time at work to be a way of contributing to the society and actually enjoy it.

Work Well Within A Team:

A great way to stand out at work is to be a good team player. Even if it is the worst job possible like taking your boss’s daughter to a Yorkville salon, instead of dreading it like everyone else – be the first to put your hand up for the task. Or if you keep your team of people on task and do an excellent job at maintaining the team, you will be noticed as a valuable asset to your company.

Have Proper Communication Skills:

When you work within a team, you need to have proper communication. When you work on a project with other employees you need to stay on top of communication to let everyone know what you are doing, ask for help if you need too and help them so you can turn out a final product or service that represents all of your best work. For example; if your best friend’s, friend kept quiet about his or hers air freight and you suggested to go sky diving, how would you know that they do not want to participate? In order to have proper communication you need to speak up, explain yourself and ask any questions you may have.

Be On Time Or Early:

If you are on time every day or even early, most likely your boss will realize and notice you a lot more and will probably never be left wondering where you are.

Complete Tasks Quickly:

If you are usually finishing up what you need to do and asking your boss and coworkers what needs to be done or even taking on more clients – will actually make you stand out as a valuable employee.

Never Address Personal Matters At Work:

Instead of complaining to your coworkers and boss about your broken furnace and how your awesome boyfriend took you to a Toronto bed and breakfast, try and stay on task and consider your time at work to actually be work time, not your time.

Be Diligent:

In addition to multiple people taking time at work to address their personal matters, employees take time to sit and daydream or talk with other coworkers. If you are diligent and stay on task, you are more than likely to get a lot of work completed quickly which will help you stand out from the rest.

Bring Treats:

Everyone loves those homemade brownies once in a while especially bosses – As sad as it is, sugar does make friends.

Care For Others:

When someone at work is going through a crisis and you are the one who is usually there to lend a hand or offer encouragement, you might be surprised you will stand out in the office as a necessary asset.

Do Quality Work:

This may sound a bit silly, but the best way to stand out in your job is to do quality work. If your work is well done, on time and above the standards of the company, you will stand out as an excellent employee.

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