Seeing is believing. Perception is reality. What you see is what you get. Now there, I have just about started rambling on and you have already started perceiving me as a frustrated philosopher with his orifices stuffed with cliches. You get the point. There might be a huge amount of difference between what you think about yourself and what others think about you. And nowhere else does this matter more than at your workplace. Impressing your bosses and supervisors, goes well beyond just merely putting in those extra hours. You’ve got to think and act smart. In this article we’ll discuss how a few very subtle changes in your workplace behaviour can make a big -- and often undeserved -- positive impression on your boss.
However, bear in mind that different people tend to view the same thing in different ways. So chances are that for some people these behavioural changes may not elicit any response whatsoever. But for others they may lead to enormous, unexpected boost in their career. So let’s get straight to the scenarios:
Answering mails at odd hours
It’s late in the night. You are chatting online with your friends, surfing for porn or downloading free music, in short doing nothing serious. Just before logging out, you checked your mail once and answered an official mail from your boss. The clock read 12o’clock at night.
Why you did it: A mail was in front of you, and you answered it. That’s it!
How your employer will perceive it: You are a dedicated, hard working employee, who always puts work first.
All it takes is that one late night email to create that magical impression on your boss Even if you do it because you have nothing better to do; this never fails to make an impact.
Taking care of problems on your own
Your boss is unavailable. A browbeating, finicky client demands an urgent report on an ongoing project. None of the other employees were ready to take the call. You took charge, gave him all the right answers and expertly reassured him.
Why you did it: Impatience; you couldn’t bear to wait any longer
How your employer will perceive it: He is relieved and almost thankful at having found an employee, who’s not afraid to take charge, and doesn’t need to have his hand held al the time.
Although initiating major projects all by yourself may result in you getting labelled an over confident loose cannon that’s hard to control, addressing the smaller issues by yourself will have exactly the opposite effect. You can come across as a dynamic, young employee who doesn’t need to be pushed and ordered to get things done. Your boss will definitely be impressed.
Using the computer during Lunch Breaks
How you perceive it: The lunch room stinks of curry or you just wanted to surf the net during your break.
How your employer will perceive it: You are working hard through lunch to produce results for the company.
Whether you are actually working or using the net for your own interests, the sight of you working on the computer actually projects an image of devotion and commitment to your job.
Sometimes, you are actually working while eating, but at other times, you are just surfing the net and checking up on your own interests.
Scribbling down notes during meetings
Why you do it: You are extremely forgetful and are thus taking down all the little details on paper.
How your employer will perceive it: He has found an employee who’s is meticulous and organised and doesn’t treat company meetings as an occasion to leer at the secretaries.
It really doesn’t take much time to take a few notes. It would even be better to do so, if none of your other colleagues are in the habit of doing it. Even though you may be perfectly capable of remembering things in your head, writing them down will give your boss the impression that you are quite organised. Moreover, writing down things is a crucial step in creating the planning process and a number of bosses find the sight of their subordinates taking down every word they speak, very gratifying.
Many a times, we can create a big impression on those who matter by our most innocent gestures and smallest actions. On some occasions, positive perceptions are actually a result of misinterpretations! But keep in mind that in the long run, it’s your dedication to your work that will help you reap the richest rewards.
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