If your boss doesn’t think you’re getting
the job done, there are plenty of people who can replace you. Everyone wants to
gain an advantage by making themselves irreplaceable.
But how do you become so valuable at work your boss won’t want lose you?
Here are five tips on how to become
that smart guy your boss can’t do without:
1.
Don’t be a know-it-all.
Even though you may think you’re
bright, don’t get a swelled head.
People will always seek out intelligent coworkers, but no one wants to work
with a know-it-all. Especially if your know-it-all mentality offends the boss.
Be a leader. Demonstrate your
knowledge about the inner workings of your company and your position. Offer
assistance to your coworkers, but don’t flaunt your abilities or intelligence
lest you draw the resentment of everyone in the office.
2.
Continue to learn.
Many companies offer incentivized
continued learning programs to increase employee value and ensure loyalty. If
your office offers such classes, enroll immediately. Not only will you
strengthen your skill set and stay current in your industry; your efforts will
be noticed and rewarded by your boss.
Don’t be the last to embrace
logistical changes in your office. Be the first.
3.
Be knowledgeable, not smart.
There’s a big difference between
being smart and being knowledgeable. Knowing a lot about a particular topic may
make you sound like a smarty, but it won’t necessarily help in the workplace. A
person who can quote Shakespeare may be considered educated, but not smart and
indispensable at their job in a real estate agency.
Learn the inner workings of your
office. Be speedy and efficient at your job.
Don’t slack off, and focus on the task at hand.
4.
Get to know your office peeps.
Know how to interact effectively and positively
with your coworkers. Many people lose their jobs because they can’t
get along with their workmates. One way to interact effectively is to be
sociable, not social. You’re there to work, not to talk about what happened on the
latest episode of Revenge.
Another way is to avoid office
politics. A smart employee is one who can get along with many different
personality types. Be patient with others. Focus on yourself, get the job get
done right and help your coworkers succeed.
5.
Learn the lingo.
Many careers use terminology or
language unique to the industry. Learning the lingo can make
or break a career. A person who doesn’t speak the language will never be able
to get their ideas across, and might even make a serious mistake.
If you work in a law office and you
tell your boss you filed a grievance when in fact you filed a complaint, he
won’t know what document you actually filed. What will follow is a conversation
questioning how you passed the bar exam, followed by a pink slip.
Be conscientious. Take the time to
learn the language and communicate with your coworkers and clients.
Perform well and you’ll be someone
others can rely on, which will assuredly further your career.
Savannah Marie is a social media enthusiast and
writer from New York. She is the editor of her blog, Mixios,
which features content about business, social media, public relations and
whatever is trending. Follow her on Twitter @savfmarie.
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