| There are a number of things that you can do to | | | | innovation is a bad thing - your supervisor may just |
| make your supervisor's job a little easier and create a | | | | want the meat and potatoes version. |
| favorable impression. Here are some things you can | | | | . Identify those areas that your superior thinks you |
| do to start: | | | | need to improve and make a point to improve them! |
| . Look for ways you can make your boss look good. | | | | . Don't hesitate to mention what he/she does well to |
| He/she works for someone as well and wants to | | | | others. If you speak well of your boss to others it is |
| look good in that person's eyes. | | | | likely to get back to them. |
| . Try to eliminate any frustrations that he/she | | | | . Serve your organization well - serve others with a |
| experiences each day. | | | | great attitude. Your customers will give positive |
| . Keep your supervisor informed. Do your best to | | | | feedback about you. |
| eliminate any surprises, either good or especially bad | | | | . Offer to cover for him/her at meetings or other |
| ones. | | | | events. |
| . Keep alert to his/her expectations of you. If you | | | | . Beat your boss to work. |
| are uncertain, ask! | | | | . Don't crowd or cling to your supervisor. Respect his |
| . Do your best to solve problems before they get | | | | her time and need for space. |
| elevated to your supervisor. If you have to go to | | | | . Don't get defensive when receiving feedback. Ask |
| him/her, present some options for solving the | | | | what you can do better. |
| problem. | | | | All of these ideas are simple but they are guaranteed |
| . For routine kinds of assignments, make sure you | | | | to make a favorable impression. Good luck! |
| know how he/she likes them to be done. Sometimes | | | | |