TIPS ON HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE EMPLOYEE

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Here are a few tips to increase your chances of succeeding at work:

• Be friendly, supportive and cooperative. Be a responsible member of a team. Work well with others to achieve a common goal.

• Avoid discussing anything that you would not want repeated, especially your weaknesses or those of other workers.

• Be a good communicator. When you need to say something to someone, do it in private and in an objective and constructive manner.

• Dress appropriately for the job. Look and act confident.

• Keep your work area neat and clean.

• Be on time for work, don’t take extra-long coffee breaks. Call if you will be late and take sick leave only when you are sick.

• Be productive, finish important tasks. Use your time wisely. Plan ahead and do the most important tasks first. Have a good overview of your work. Ask for help when needed.

• Set high work standards. Have a good quality of work. Meet your deadlines. When performing a task, make sure you understand the instructions well. Ask your supervisor to check if you are doing things right before potential mistakes become a problem.

• Be thorough. Check your work before handing it over.

• Work at a steady space. Be a person who always gets things done.

• Take responsibility for completing your work. Go on to the next tasks without waiting to be told.

These tips can increase your job security. It can also mean that you can be given more responsibilities or promotions.

Inspired by «How to succeed at work» Alberta Learning Information Service. Government of Alberta.
www.alis.gov.ab.ca/tips/