Are you indispensable to your employer? You might think that everyone is replaceable. However, if you want to keep your job, at least a little longer than your less capable colleagues, you should start to work on several specific skills. Hrnewsdaily.com identified the following skills as those that can help your employer see you as an expert who is an essential member of his team.
Stick to your strengths
Building on your strengths will enable you to provide a competitive advantage to your employer. Do not stay on the surface of your work, go into depth. For a start, read more about your industry.
Think of the customer
Even if you work in a department where you are not dealing directly with customers, try to get as much information as possible about your customers. Customer satisfaction will show you the right way in whatever you are doing.
Do not overlook details
Today's work is largely about multitasking and neglecting details. Focusing on details can help you stand out from the crowd. Your superiors will appreciate that you submit your work in such a state that they do not have to return it several times for corrections.
Be extremely reliable
Show that you are a team player. Clearly show that everyone can count on you to help out in difficult times.
Be seen in your industry
Represent your employer at conferences, in local professional organizations or as a volunteer.
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