Employees who continually receive positive feedback will definitely possess some of the following traits, but not all of them. Employers can’t expect you to be perfect, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t strive for excellence. At Pinnacle we pride ourselves in providing our clients with the best information in order to succeed. Here are some tips on how to become a model employee.
Be Confident – Believe in your actions and their outcomes, trust your abilities, and solve problems without being asked. Know your worth and be able to admit and accept when wrong. Whether the repose is positive or negative assume responsibility and take pride in all aspects of your work.
Be Punctual – Be responsible with your time and don’t waste other people’s. Do this by meeting deadline and performing under time-sensitive conditions. It always looks good to arrive early and prepare for your day, giving you a significant head start over others.
Be Organized – Follow a structured schedule and a well-timed agenda. Break up tasks, prioritize and allocate blocks of time for their completion. Make a daily to-do list and check off tasks as you complete them.
Have Initiative – Always be thinking of new ideas/ projects and take charge as new tasks come your way. Lead your team and constantly be contributing to problem solving.
Be a Team Player – Use your social skills to become a member of the team. Give credit where credit is due as well as expect and respect feedback from others.
Understand the Business/Company – Look at the big picture and know the key players and their roles within your corporation. Be in tune with the mission statement of the company and its corporate structure. Talk to your boss and supervisors to gain valuable insight.
Be Adaptable – Continue to perform even when faced with uncontrollable circumstances. Whether it’s a new market trend or you just lost half of your employees, you keep going with what you’ve got. Work at a high level of efficiency by being extremely resourceful.
Be Experience – When you have experience in any field you automatically have an advantage over others. Nothing beats years of experience in any workforce. Become a knowledgable employee and solidify your resume in the process.
Be Flexible – Work within the desired work hours as well as be on call for crises. Rearrange your schedule to make sure deadlines are met with a calm and efficient demeanour. Always take the time to listen to colleagues’ suggestions and be willing to put other tasks aside to complete something important.
Whether you advance within your current company or you earn a recommendation for another job always challenge yourself to work towards becoming a model employee and opportunities will surely follow.
How do you plan on becoming a model employee?
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