Money management is more than
spending less money,
reducing debt, and choosing investments. We have to remember where most of us get our money: our jobs. The compensation that we receive from our jobs dictates how much money we have and our compensation largely depends on whether our boss is impressed with us or not.
Below are six traits that every boss looks for in a star employee. These traits can be applied to almost any position in almost every industry.
Get The Job Done
Your boss needs someone who they can depend on to get the job done. They want to be able to hand tasks off to you with confidence that it will be done on time, and with a high level of quality. Impressing your boss starts with following through with every task she asks you to do and ensuring it is done to the best of your ability.
Communicate With Your Boss
If you are having trouble with a task or someone you are working with, let your boss know ASAP. Your boss won't want to hear about every small problem you encounter, but if you want to impress her you don't want to wait until the day of the deadline to let her know you may not make it. A good boss will make sure they are in the communication loop and will periodically ask for status updates, but not everyone's boss will do this. Make sure you are honest with your boss and keep the lines of communication open.
Suggest Improvements
If you see a process that can be improved, let your boss know. However, you have to be careful you do not come across as being condescending. Many people take criticsm personally and the last thing you want to do is have your boss take offense to something you say. It is usually best to have these talks one-on-one and not in front of the entire team. This way, your boss will not feel embarrassed if everyone agrees that a change is in order.
Have A Good (or Great!) Attitude
Nobody likes to work with someone with a bad attitude. A bad attitude doesn't necessarily mean that you are starting fights at work. If you aren't excited about your work or don't take pride in what you do, you are showing symptoms of a bad attitude! Make sure you approach your work with the same vigor you would approach anything that is important to you. After all, your job
is important!
Do Your Best. All Day.
This seems obvious, but many people do not give it 100% when they are at work. How many times have you caught coworkers browsing the internet, having excessive personal discussions, or just daydreaming? How often do
you do this? Cutting down on this time will make you more productive, and your boss will take notice.
Set Goals Everyday
Everyday before you start work, decide what you're going to accomplish before you leave. If your goals are aggressive enough and you accomplish them everyday, you'll be doing more than your coworkers and will impress your boss.
Conclusion
Impressing your boss isn't as difficult as it may sound. If you stick to these tips, your boss will notice that you are outshining your coworkers and will remember this when its time to give raises. Also, in this time of economic uncertainty, you want to do everything possible to increase your job security. Remember, money management starts with earning money, and you need to impress your boss to earn more money!
