Tax time can be painful, and not just because you’re giving a hunk of money to Uncle Sam. When you get your tax forms together, you must take a closer look at how much you are—or are not—making.
Would you like to make a little more money next year? Or at least have some more evidence that you are worthy of a raise or promotion? Now is the perfect time to take stock of your work habits and make the improvements that will get you noticed.
First off, you should ask yourself, “Are you being a team player?” Americans adore the image of the lone ranger or solo cowboy. We’d all like to imagine we are John Wayne on the job, able to tackle problems all alone and then ride off into the sunset. However, truth is, we all need a little help, and we all need to keep an eye on who else might need some help. Showing that you are willing to pitch in is a way to stand out, even if it seems like you aren’t getting any credit at the time.
Then you need to take a look at your desk. Are papers cluttered up? You do not have to look neat, but you need an organizational system so you can find important documents and then get down to the really important tasks. Time management checklists can help you prioritize so you can get even more done, and that is sure to impress your boss or make your resume stand out. As I’ve said before, I am a huge fan of lifehacker, and you may want to spend some time with lifehacker and Life123’s Time Management section for inspiration.
Tags: raise, time management, Work
