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1. Dependability matters
The most important impression you want to make is that you are a dependable employee. This can be achieved in a number of ways. Arrive early to work. Deliver what the boss wants.
2. Show the right attitude
Don't be one of those people who avoid doing work because ‘it's not my job.' It would be better if you took the alternate route and asked your immediate supervisor for more work to do. You should always go the extra mile.
3. Agree on goals with your boss
You and your supervisor should agree on the goals that you should achieve in this job. If this is not clear, ask for more guidance. Don't worry about asking because it will tell your boss that you really care about meeting expectations. Of course, this includes setting clear-cut deadlines for your requirements.
4. Update your boss regularly
Even if your boss does not follow up on some requirements, tell him or her about developments in advance. Once you've completed something, ask him what he thinks and how he evaluates your performance.
5. Have a good reading of the corporate culture
This is tricky for first-time employees, especially if they are fresh graduates. The fact is that each company has its own particular culture and it is up to the new guy or girl on the block to fit in. There is such a thing as political etiquette in the office place so tread carefully.
6. Communicate effectively
Whether you're it's oral or written communication, make yourself clear and succinct. Don't try to say too much and keep your comments related to the topic at hand. Take the initiative and look for opportunities to make your own presentations or reports and execute them to the best of your abilities.
Your closest co-worker just got a new job...and it makes you crazy because that could have been you. You're as qualified as her; you have the same background and experience…why weren't you the one who got a new job? Oh yeah, because you actually have to apply for a job in order to be offered it.
How many times has this happened to you? You are technically job searching but you only casually look through job postings not having any intention to apply for any of them and you haven't really gotten your resume and cover letter in the best shape possible. So what do you really expect to happen? It seems that many people are waiting for the Job Search Fairy to come and drop the perfect job in their lap. As you may have guessed, it doesn't work that way. So, what can you do?
Get Out of the ‘Wish Mode'
Stop wishing for a new job and start actively looking for one. It's a common situation: you look through job postings and picture yourself with that company, doing that job, earning more money. Sound familiar? Or someone close to you got offered their dream job and you're still sitting on the sidelines wishing it was you who was moving onto bigger and brighter career endeavors?
You need to take your job search into your own hands and be proactive. Don't sit and wish each day away. Work doesn't have to be such drudgery.
You just have to…
Buckle Down and Do It
You've been putting off getting your resume and cover letter up to par and that can be a huge force that holds you back. If you're not confident with your job search documents you send out, chances are you're not going to get a whole lot of calls for interviews.
If it's a task that you don't want to tackle yourself, don't. There is no law that says you have to write your own resume and cover letter. In fact, a professional resume writing service can garner very positive job search results, in most cases. It is money well-spent if you choose the right company for you.
It's a win-win situation: you don't have to stress about writing your resume package and you can be assured that the package you send out is above average…exceptional in many cases.
Now, It's Time to Get Excited
You've got everything in place and you're ready to start applying. So, instead of just daydreaming about the jobs you see listings for, apply for them. Today. Don't wait until tomorrow or next week. Take the time to apply right now and you'll see that you'll get into a pattern of acting immediately. It's a good habit to get into. You'll get a lot more results that way. Why? Simply because you'll end up submitting your resume package more often.
Every time you submit your resume, just think: “This could be it. This could be my new job.” Isn't that exciting? You never know what will come of your applications right away but the possibilities are endless. That alone should get your blood flowing and your heart pumping.
Now get out there and take charge of your job search. There's no time like the present.