The 7 Best Worker Qualities

What is the one thing workers looking to land their next job assignment can do to make sure that happens?  

Be a better employee. 

Being the best employee, whether for a day or in the long term, increases your chances of getting hired. Here are seven qualities that can help you stand out.  

Be On Time 

Getting to a job site on time speaks volumes to an employer. It shows that you take your work seriously and respect your boss’s time. Getting up a few minutes early, checking local traffic before you leave the house, and laying out your clothes and gear the night before are just a few things you can do to make sure you get out the door and arrive at work on time. 

Take Your Lunch Breaks 

You may think that working through your lunch break will make you more productive, but in the long run, it has the opposite effect. Not taking the time to eat a healthy meal, let your brain rest, and even socialize with your coworkers will leave you less focused and more burned out. When that happens, you’re more likely to make mistakes or, worse, get injured on the job. 

Get to Know Your Boss Better 

Even if your job assignment only lasts a few days, taking the time to get to know your boss can help you stand out (especially if you’re looking for a longer job assignment). What does that mean? Learning what they like, what makes them tick, and what they want out of their employees. By meeting their expectations instead of just doing what’s in your job description, you become a much better worker. 

Do What You Say You Are Going to Do 

Shawnice Meador, the Director of Career Management and Leadership Development at the University of Chapel Hill, says in a Forbes article: “One of the most important things you can do as an employee is to follow through on work commitments. Do what you say you are going to do in a quality manner, on time and on budget.” As a day or weekly worker, you can follow this same principle. If you say you’re going to finish paving the sidewalk by the end of your shift, make sure it gets done. If you agree to work overtime on a job site, be present and work as you would during normal hours. The more you follow through on your commitments, the more reliable you become, and there’s nothing more golden to an employer than a dependable employee. 

Be Kind to Your Co-Workers 

Don’t become the employee that no one wants to work with by being kind and considerate to the people on your work crew. It can be as simple as saying “Good Morning” every day to avoiding unnecessary conflict on a job site. Showing respect, being polite, and lending a hand when needed goes a really long way in promoting a productive work environment. 

Be a Proactive Employee 

Staffing professionals and work site managers alike always remember (and hire) those workers who go above and beyond what their job calls for. What separates them from the average employee? Their willingness to take the initiative and not wait to be told what to do. That shows a manager that you are self-motivated, truly care about your work, and are ready to take on additional responsibility. 

Adopt an Attitude of Success 

How you overcome challenges is largely based on your perception. If your job assignment is only temporary or requires work that you don’t want to do, instead of looking at these as a negative, adopt an attitude of success. That means looking at these experiences as stepping stones to a bigger and better job. 

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