Create a position for yourself and become an essential worker.
Creating a position for yourself at a new company can seem like a daunting task. You are in an unfamiliar place, surrounded by new people with a job you are probably still learning to do. However, creating a position for yourself is an essential part of becoming an indispensable member of the team. By understanding the steps to take to create your own position at a new company, you can begin the process of securing your position and becoming indispensable to your new company.
Instructions
1. Do everything you can to learn the primary responsibilities of your new position as quickly as possible. CNNMoney.com suggests you initially "win over your new officemates by simply doing the job you've been assigned to do as well as you can." Take notes as you receive instructions and training, and create an organized manual for use as a reference. This conveys seriousness about your job and prevents people having to explain things to you repeatedly.
2. Find problems to solve. Keep notes on ideas for projects once you are comfortable with your primary duties. As you become familiar with the procedures at a new company you will begin to notice areas where organizational projects could improve efficiency. Compile a list of company issues and the ways they can be solved. Be prepared to explain the importance of your proposed project to management in terms of saving money for the company.
3. Use your self-assigned projects to expand beyond your original position. Allot enough daily work time to complete each project thoroughly and efficiently before attempting a new project; this will give you a reputation for being reliable and consistent. Don't make the mistake of being pushy or arrogant about expanding your job duties, as this can irritate your co-workers and be taken as a rebuke by management.
4. Focus on projects that help your co-workers do their own jobs better. Ask them for input on how best to accomplish the organizational tasks to find the best solution for everyone. In any new company, there are things that need to be done that others don't have the time to do themselves. Work on these helpful tasks and you will not only secure your position in the company but also gain the appreciation of others without stepping on any toes.
