No matter what point you’re at in your career, standing out as a top employee should be at the top of your list of goals. If you’re just getting started, it’s the best way to help yourself climb the corporate ladder and if you’ve been in your career for a while, you’re in a position to mentor and exemplify how to be the best. From going that extra mile, to having the best attitude around, here are eight ways to stand out as the best in a sea of employees.
You’re excited to learn. No matter if you’ve been in a job for one week or ten years, you should always be willing and excited to learn new things – that’s how you continually grow and evolve – and it’s a top priority for employers.
You make attention to detail a top priority. There’s nothing worse than sending off an email or submitting a project for approval that hasn’t been properly reviewed and edited. Attention to detail means you really care about your work and the way your work represents you as an employee.
You have confidence, but you’re not overbearing. It’s essential to have confidence in the workplace – that’s exactly how you get things done. But, your approach to and with the rest of the team also reflects a sense of collaboration – and that’s why people really love working with you.
You know how to figure it out. Sometimes work projects can feel like insurmountable mountains, with so many details to figure out along the way. But you’re resourceful and you know just how to get the job done.
You’re excited to be there. This is huge because enthusiasm is one of those things that can be felt by everyone around you. When you’re emitting positive vibes, the energy is contagious and everyone loves that.
You show up on time, every day and you’re ready to go. Being reliable is an excellent trait to have – it makes employers feel great to know they can trust someone with a project or responsibilities that are crucial to the success of their business.
You’re always ready for that next step. Rather than simply being content with status quo, presenting yourself as an employee who has a mind for growth is one of the best qualities you can bring to the table. Employers and leaders want to know that they’re working with people who are committed to developing a career. If you’ve been working in the same place with the same position for a while – that’s great too – when you’re ready to grow into a mentor and a leader, your value will become extremely apparent.
You have a smile on your face. When you’re happy in your position, people can tell. Your energy will spread like wildfire to your team, customers, clients and supervisors – and, it’s a welcome vibe. So put that smile on, get excited and head to the office ready to blow everyone away each and every day.
So, what do you think? Are these achievable goals to ensure your position as a top employee?
