Being an early bird on the job leads to greater productivity, but your efforts will go unrewarded if the boss and your cohorts are unaware of them.
Nancy Halverson, a career counselor at Spherion, offers two tips for earning extra points on your career path for being on the job ahead of your associates:
1. Time-stamp: e-mail your boss when you hit the deck before regular hours.
2. Leave hints: Ask the boss whether or not you need special keys or a security code to get in the office during off hours.
I’d add two additional tips for action if all else fails:
1. Make a pointed comment about something that is pegged to a time before the regular work day begins.
2. Leave a note with time and date noted on your supervisor’s desk.
I wish you career success!
Ramon Greenwood, Head Career Coach
Common Sense At Work
A real life situation with great to the point advice.