ALT-2 How to Win over your Boss and get Ahead at Work
Do you wish your boss liked you? If so is probably because those who have the favor of the boss generally do better at work. Why is this? It is because when the boss likes you, he will make things easier for you because he wants to see you succeed. So, how do you get your boss to like you and to help you get ahead at work?
The first way to get your boss to like you is to interact with the boss. This is because your boss will see you more as a person, and not just a worker. He will see you as someone that should be valued as opposed to just another cog in the machine. This will help you get ahead because you will have more opportunities to grow and develop.
The easiest way to get your boss to like you is to do high-quality work. If you work at a high level of quality your boss will have no choice but to help you develop. If your boss is any good he will only want those who do the best work helping him out. If your boss looks good it will help you look good. This is certainly one of the best ways to get the boss to like you and help you get ahead.
Knowing how to maneuver the political waters of your office will also help you get ahead in the eyes of the boss. When you know how to act with others, it will help the boss see that you are mature and understand your role. He knows that you can handle a situation, so he will have faith in you to help him out at crunch time.
Once the boss has faith in you, the sky is the limit. Chances are good the boss has some sway with those who even higher than him and can recommend you for job development opportunities in the company. Maybe the boss, before leaving, will groom you for his job when it is time for him to get a promotion himself. However you should remember that hard work and perseverance is the way to go to get your boss to believe in you.
So, how do your boss to believe in you? Work hard, show that you understand your role in the company and do the best job possible. Your boss will see what you bring to the table and will be willing to help you develop if you are willing to do these things. Don’t forget to get that face time either, or else the whole plan might backfire. However, you probably already know that.
