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All I want is a thank you... |
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And, a few more... |
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03/26/2002 |
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1. The first thing your boss wants to see is whether and, if so, how much you believe in yourself. You need to act confident even though you feel insecure.
2. Work harder to develop close relationships with your coworkers. There is someone there who cares and, if they don't have a minute at work, arrange to meet them for coffee after work to get help on anything you're having trouble with.
3. It's great to be serious, but it's even better if you can laugh at yourself if you've messed up. Everyone has messed up at one time or another, but if you let it get you down, there is always someone ready to push you farther down.
4. Don't bug your boss about how you're doing. He may reserve praise for exceptional work, or he may withhold any praise until after you've been there long enough to develop the respect of others in the organization.
5. Give yourself positive reenforcement. You know when you've done a good job. Smile and enjoy it, but don't let others think that you think it's really unusual. Expect to do well, and don't worry about things you cannot control.
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6. Take good care of yourself. Go to lunch, preferably with some of your co-workers, if you can manage that. (But don't talk about your boss at lunch!)Working all day without taking more than a smoke break can actually be counter-productive. Studies have shown that people make fewer mistakes if they take breaks and lunch.
7. Focus on the goal. I'll just bet that you aren't planning on spending your entire life in this position, working for that boss! Learn all you can, and if it's a "stepping stone" job--remember that it is! Nothing is too hard to just do one day at a time--and to reach a goal. Maybe you want to be able to tell your next employer that you have two year's experience in the (whatever) industry, and how much you learned.
8. After a few month's on the job (say three) you could ask your boss if he/she/it would schedule a mini-review with you. Prepare for that meeting (if they agree) with a list of all your accomplishments. Ask the boss, informally, how your'e doing--are you meeting expectations? And then let him talk--or not. (This may be a better approach than asking for "areas I need to improve in," which puts a negative spin on things.)
I have a feeling that you are probably doing just fine. With the type of personality you decribe as your boss, she probably tells you when you aren't -- so, like the old saying goes, "no news is good news."
Best of luck. AND--Don't take yourself too seriously!
DiMost
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