Ways to stand out at work
Doing a great job at work is not enough to stand out. You have to get noticed doing a great job. A recent LinkedIn article highlighted six ways to stand out at work:
- Be known for something specific. Meeting standards alone will not help you to stand out. Go above and beyond the norm. Respond quicker, act faster, and always follow up. Be the go-to person that everyone thinks of when something does wrong.
- Be first with a purpose. Be the first person to arrive at work. However, instead of simply doing something for yourself, do something visibly worthwhile for the company. Do something that enables other employees to hit the ground running when they come in. Chip away at projects that others ignore.
- Create your own side project. It is expected that you will excel at your assigned tasks. However, excelling at a side project will get you noticed. Experiment with new processes in your spare time. Trying something new, without even being asked, will guarantee that you stand out.
- Put your muscle where your mouth is. It’s one thing to talk about problems. Instead of simply pointing out flaws in something, be the person to jump in and help fix the issues. The person that ultimately fixes the problem is the one that will stand out.
- Show a little of your personal side. Having personal interests makes you memorable. It helps others to identify and ultimately, remember you. Revealing a few personal details about yourself adds depth to your professional image. It will definitely allow you to stand out from the crowd.
- Work harder than everyone else. Finally, work as hard as you can. Outwork everyone else. It’s the easiest way to stand out because you’d be the only one trying!