This is how you score points with your boss tomorrow

Ready to rock this work week? Great, because I have some handy tips for you that will make your boss aka the employer very happy. Sit down and take it in, because who knows, you might even get a promotion out of it. And if not, you'll just have an über-happy boss, which is also handy.

Problem solved

Make sure you come up with a solution for the problem yourself. This way, you show your boss that you're using your brain instead of dumping the problem on madame or monsieur. By the way, it has been shown that meetings are shorter if you come up with the solution yourself beforehand. See, it's not that hard.

What value do you have

Just because you were born with an extensive talent package doesn't mean your boss will be infinitely happy about it. Show what you mean for the business, what you add, and that you are important for success.

Communication à la the boss

Is your employer a texter, emailer, caller, or more of a one-on-one type? Find this out as quickly as you can and use this method frequently. Once you've figured this out, you'll want to map out the frequency of updates, and you'll be leveling up.

Ask for advice

I still remember sitting through my first internship day with a full bladder because I was too afraid to ask anything. Not even where the restroom was. So that was completely useless. It actually comes across as very competent if you do ask how someone gained their experience, what the person studied, or what paths they have taken to this point.

Early bird

Make sure you're at the office early. Now, that's a bit of a thing for us, because officially, the coffee only starts brewing at half past nine in the editorial office. But at least make sure you're earlier than your superior, that helps. Also, it comes well-rested .

Managing up

Thank goodness I got a little explanation on this, because otherwise, I would still be googling. But this means you find out what your boss expects from you. And if you know that, you'll have a loving relationship with your boss. Promise. Or well, you still have to execute it, of course.

To the detail

You run like a roadrunner through the meeting room to ensure everything is in its place and then sink down in the wings. But then you see that the most, most, most important partner is frowning at her name tag because her name is completely misspelled. Aiaiai, this seems small, but if you tackle this, you prevent a feeling of disinterest. In short, pay attention to the little things.

Merci it up

And you really don't have to jump straight into the hashtag-blessed mode, but do thank where necessary. Even if you have to swallow the constructive feedback hard. It remains a fact that your employer invests time and attention in you, and a thank you can go a long way.

Go on vacation

Ha, I find this super interesting. People who use up their vacation days have a better chance of a raise than those who don't. Okay, once and for all: working yourself to the bone is pointless.

Speak up

Perhaps the most important: make yourself heard. Just make sure it's somewhat properly substantiated, because we don't need any clucking hens. But an idea is an idea, whether it's good or bad. I remember someone once told me during a brainstorming session: sometimes the dumbest proposal leads to the best idea.

Source: Business Insider