Job Value

As February moves in and the job market is eroding, here are some ways to make yourself more valuable in your current job.

• Do more than is required; volunteer to take on extra responsibilities.
• Be flexible.
• Update your skills and/or certifications.
• Offer to assist your supervisor and/or coworkers.
• Show up for work every day and be punctual.
• Avoid gossip and the rumor mill.
• Get along with everyone
• Be quality conscious.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Look for ways to cut costs and balance budgets.
• Contribute in meetings.
• Take personal responsibility for your behavior and decisions.