Keeping your job

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

You put a lot of effort into getting a job but the hard work shouldn't end once you get hired. Now you have to keep the job. So here are some things that will help you stay professional and make yourself a valuable employee the employer will want to keep around.

Know what is expected of you and do your job

Doing a good job comes down to knowing what your employer is expecting of you, then putting in the effort. if you're not meeting the employer's expectations for your position there will be conflict between you. So be part of the team and contribute evenly. If you say you'll do something, keep your word and do it. If problems arise, discuss it with your team mates so you can resolve issues before they become a big deal. Don't let others do your job for you or they may realise they don't actually need you anymore.

Arrive on time

With the exception of illness, injury, or other circumstances outside your control, you need to arrive on time every day. Stick to the amount of time you've been assigned for lunch, and show up to meetings and appointments at the correct time. Punctuality shows you're reliable and care about your job. Arriving 10 minutes late may not seem like a big deal to you. But frequent lateness shows you can't be trusted to do the job. If the employer can't trust you, don't expect to keep your job long term.

Have a positive attitude

Your attitude can make a big difference at work. When you go into a store and are confronted by an unhappy employee who makes the whole thing more difficult than it needs to be. How likely are you to go back to that store in the future? Unhappy people end up turning away customers, who in turn tell their friends. That's how a bad reputation starts. A negative attitude also ends up having an effect on your co-workers. It can make it difficult to work with you, making the quality of work drop and the boss unhappy. If you're having a problem that's affecting your attitude at work, discuss it with your boss so you can try and reach a solution that doesn't put your job in jeopardy.

Continue learning

Don't just stagnate in your job, look for ways to improve. Whether it's participating in training sessions provided by the company, or reading on your own time. Expanding your knowledge and showing others what you can do, can lead to new opportunities and possibly expand your role. In addition to learning, get involved and show some initiative. If someone needs help and you know how to help them, share your knowledge. Becoming the go to person for help makes you a valuable employee.

Get involved with company activities

When you're at work you have a job to do, so you shouldn't be standing around socialising all day. But that doesn't mean you should isolate yourself from your co-workers and not speak to anyone. Get involved in company activities both in and out of the office. It will help you to make connections with your co-workers, which has several benefits. You get to know people better, earn their trust and respect, and feel comfortable working with them.

Ask for help when needed

An employee that is doing a bad job or doesn't know how to do their job isn't going to have a job for long. But this can all be avoided if you listen to feedback and ask questions. Don't be afraid to speak up when you're having trouble. Most people generally want to help. After all, if the quality of your work improves, it means a better end result for the company.

We spend a great portion of our day at work, so it's up to you to make the most of it. Build relationships with your co-workers, continue to learn and improve yourself, and show that you can be counted on when given a task to do. If you show that you're professional and bring value to the employer, your job is more secure. You may even be considered for a promotion when they're looking for someone to fill a position.

So what do you do to make sure you're giving your best effort at work?

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