Become invaluable at work

The job market is tough and competition is fierce. If you leave your position, there are bound to be countless qualified (and overqualified) candidates just waiting for the opportunity to prove themselves. And because many sectors are experiencing job blight, people are willing to take positions for less money, fewer benefits and at a lowered expense to employers. We have seen many businesses downsize their overhead but cutting costs and employees, but something that good managers know is that regardless of your business, your company’s most valuable resource is its employees.

Here are a few quick tips to help you become an indispensable employee in an insecure business environment:

1. Show up early every day.
2. Never complain.
3. Always volunteer.
4. Show initiative.
5. Ask for feedback, and take it.
6. Stay professional.
7. Let your actions speak for you.
8. Be flexible.
9. Establish credibility.
10. Network.
11. Know your job… and everyone else’s.
12. Create a niche for yourself.

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