Everybody looks forward to a nice, healthy bonus on top of
their salary, but not everyone warrants it. In most
workplaces bonuses are distributed on the basis of work
performance, so it's important to think well ahead and plan
out how you can earn the type of bonus you think you
deserve.
Remember, employers are constantly observing you, and it is
your year-round accomplishments that factor into the type
of bonus you may be eligible for. You cannot just start
working harder a few weeks before bonuses come out and
expect to get a great results. Rather, make it a point to
give it your all every day you are at work. Here are some
easy and actionable ways to work toward a sizeable bonus:
Volunteer to help others with tasks that you may be
valuable on, even if it's not part of your direct
responsibility. If another team or group needs help, be
quick to step in and offer your advice or services. This is
especially true when the task is something you are
particularly skilled in. Don't wait for someone to come
over and ask. Volunteer to show how proactive you are and
how willing you are to give of yourself to improve the
overall bottom-line. Be sincere in your efforts to help
others and you'll be pleasantly surprised that what goes
around does come around.
Go the extra mile and do a better job than you are asked to
do, to show that you never settle for the bare minimum.
Never do anything half-heartedly, or overlook mistakes that
you could have easily corrected. Strive for
perfection—this will prove to the employer that you
really do deserve a bonus that is a cut above the rest.
Be proactive in mentioning and evidencing your
accomplishments to the employer who makes bonus decisions.
Of course, you don't want to overdo it, but you need to
make sure that the higher-ups notice what you are
contributing to the workplace on a daily basis. If you go
out of your way to help another team, why not casually
mention it to the employer if you see him in the hallway or
the elevator?
Remember, bonuses are given on the basis of the work
employers observe you doing, so make sure you give them
plenty to admire! And as I say elsewhere, always keep in
mind that proper preparation prevents particularly poor
performance.
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