Impressing your boss can help earn you raises and promotions. There are many different ways you can impress your boss so that they notice you above your co-workers.
Always give assignments from your boss top priority. Even if you are behind on your work, if your boss assigns you to a certain task, be sure to finish this first. By doing this, you are helping your boss earn recognition from his/her boss and you will in turn earn recognition yourself.
If there is a deadline on a project, offer to put in longer hours to ensure that it is met. Always be the person to offer assistance when your boss is trying to meet his/her own deadlines.
Be the positive employee. Do not be the person who is constantly complaining and whining all the time. Whether you get a project that you are not happy with, have been asked to work overtime or have been given a tight deadline on a project you are doing now, stay positive and assure your boss that you are the right person for the job.
Get your boss to notice you. This can be through your strengths, your enthusiasm, your abilities or your high energy and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Be the person to stand out of the crowd. Provide your boss with weekly reports on your achievements. Sometimes the big boss can be too busy to notice what you are doing, so it is your responsibility to keep him/her up-to-date on what you are doing and how it is affecting the company as a whole.
These are just some ways that you can get your boss to notice you and earn his/her respect. Staying positive, being dependable and showing initiative are important ways to get noticed and earn the recognition you deserve. Typically, with recognition comes raises and promotions to higher levels in the company, if you want more advice from ’the front lines'check out this enigin PLC blog that I have just found.