Don't Stop Adding Value

Employers appreciate those who go over and above the call. When you do something that is outside of your realm of responsibility, it makes your manager’s job and life a lot easier. What’s more, it always comes back in your favor. In a time of increased project loads and reduced staff, you might wonder how you can possibly take on one more thing. The benefits can be exponential if you can figure a way to do a little extra.

A colleague recently told about how he recently took on a project that his boss had wanted to have done for three years. Unfortunately, it was one of those things that nobody had time for. My colleague took it upon himself to spend some extra time researching, gathering data, and drafting case studies that could be used in new client presentations. His boss was elated by the work and the fact that one of his people took the time to complete the project. This person just elevated his value to his company and his employment prospects. Employers often look for value added messages in a potential employee’s resume. This is an example of a value added message.