We are all self-employed whether we
are working for ourselves or working with an organisation. Today,
employability is the key to success. Here are 10 ways to ensure
a positive reputation precedes you.
1. Be your own PR Consultant
Done subtly, self-promotion is a potent tool. Remind your boss
or your clients how you have delivered on commitments, exceeded
targets or resolved issues. But be subtle, arrogance is not
an attractive quality.
2. Say thank
you
We all like to be recognised for doing a good job, but most
people don’t give or receive enough recognition. Saying
thank you either face to face, over the phone or by sending
a short email is a powerful way to acknowledge others. Equally
you are investing in the relationship with that person who will
unconsciously remember that you are the source of positive feelings
for them.
3. Give others credit
Many people in business act as if giving others credit for good
work or successes will somehow diminish their own standing.
Yet, it costs nothing and pays big dividends. Winning at work
is playing the long game which is based on building great working
relationships. The higher you rise in your career the more you
will have to achieve through others. So start laying the foundations
now.
4. The critical non-essentials
Power lies in the detail. While you don’t want to get
the reputation of a nit-picker, you do need to pay attention
to the details. Clive Woodward the England rugby manager who
coached England to World Cup victory in 2003 spoke about the
critical non-essentials, the details that make the difference
and which will set you apart from your competition.
5. Networking is Working
This is the ‘Relationship Age’. It is not what you
know (information is now a commodity) it is who you know. Don’t
waste your lunch hour eating a sandwich alone. Use that time
to enhance relationships or learn something. Go to office outings
or industry events, gather contacts, collect business cards
and work on maintaining relationships.
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