At work, you want to be noticed for all the right reasons. The most effective way to do this is to bring your positive attitudes with you to work. Everyday, you have the opportunity to show your employer that hiring you was a great decision!

Here are some ideas that will help you to succeed at work and to attract some positive attention while you’re doing it.

1. Be reliable and dependable

• Come to work on time. Call in well ahead of time if you must be absent. Try to be absent as little as possible.

• Do what you say you’ll do. Complete your tasks on time.

• Stay organized. Keep your work area tidy. This lets your supervisor know that you’re in control of what you’re doing.

• Do your best. Check the quality of your own work.

2. Be proactive

• Learn all you can about the organization and what you can contribute. When you’ve got a clear picture of your role, think about how you could show some initiative. What could you do without being asked?

• See what needs to be done and do it. Just make sure you’re not stepping on someone else’s toes.

• Take responsibility for what you do.

• Learn how to do a task if you don’t know how.

• Learn a skill that will help you stand out. Become the person everyone else goes to when they need something proofread.

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3. Be a team player

• The phrase “That’s not in my job description” is about to disappear from the language! These days, you work on the task that needs to be done.

• If you’re asked to help a co- worker on a project, jump at the chance. You’ll learn something new and gain a reputation as a helpful employee, too.

• Be willing to share information.

• Support and encourage your co-workers. Be flexible and adaptable

• Be aware that you can’t control everything.

• Be ready and willing to compromise.

• Be prepared for the unexpected.

• Keep on learning! It will help you handle change.

4. Ask!

• Ask for help when you need it. Recognizing your limits is a sign of personal strength and maturity.

• If you don’t know, ask. Not only will you find out what you need to know, you’ll also show that you’re willing to learn.

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