How to win over your boss

You don't need to be flattering to make yourself noticeable at work. Here are a few simple tips on how you can improve your chances of a promotion and enhance your job security by winning over your boss Get 'studious' You have already finished your schooling and training programs to get the job you've got, but that's no reason to rest on your laurels. Sign up for further certified courses or advanced degree programs. It indicates that you want to grow with the company and keep up with the industry. Even if your company doesn't offer education reimbursement, the courses you attend help expand your knowledge in a way that your boss can trust and depend on. Dress to impress Just because other people in your office get away with wearing casual pants and wrinkled blouses doesn't mean that you should, too. If you arrive at work looking professional and well-groomed, your boss will know that he can count on you to represent the company well. Make a point to wear tailored, pressed and clean clothing to work every day. You may be surprised to find that when you dress professionally, you end up acting more professionally, too. Keep it clean You may know exactly where everything is among the jumble of documents on your desk, but your boss doesn't necessarily know that. If all your boss sees when she walks by your office is clutter, he/she may assume that you're disorganized, sloppy or unprepared. Spend 5 to 10 minutes at the end of every day simply organizing your space. This helps convey a sense of organization to those around you. Time is precious Most bosses could sum up their opinions of consistently late employees in one simple word - 'disrespectful'. If they had several words to describe these employees, they might add 'poor time management skills' and 'disorganized' to the list. If you're trying to win over your boss, those are not words you want describing you. Make a point of always being on time for meetings, appointments and other work-related events. It's even better if you can show up 5 to 10 minutes early. Work is not the time to be 'fashionably late'. If you must be late due to extenuating circumstances, be considerate and call your boss to let her know. If your boss knows she can trust you to always be on time, she'll know she can trust you to be prepared for other assignments as well.