This guide provides steps for employees to ensure they have a clear understanding of their job expectations. It focuses on strategies to communicate effectively with supervisors and align on goals and responsibilities.
Review Your Job Description
- Understand Your Role: Thoroughly review your job description to understand your primary responsibilities.
- Identify Key Tasks: Highlight the key tasks and duties outlined in your job description.
- Ask for Clarifications: If any part of your job description is unclear, ask your manager for clarification.
Set Clear Goals
- Discuss Objectives: Discuss your job objectives and performance goals with your manager.
- Align on Priorities: Ensure that you and your manager are aligned on the priorities for your role.
- Document Goals: Write down the agreed-upon goals and refer to them regularly.
Request Regular Feedback
- Schedule Check-ins: Set up regular meetings with your manager to discuss your progress and any changes in expectations.
- Seek Clarity: During these meetings, ask for specific feedback on your performance and areas for improvement.
- Adjust Goals: Be open to adjusting your goals based on the feedback received.
Communicate Proactively
- Share Updates: Keep your manager informed about your progress on key tasks and projects.
- Ask Questions: If you are unsure about any aspect of your job, don't hesitate to ask questions.
- Be Transparent: Communicate openly about any challenges you face in meeting your job expectations.
Understand Performance Metrics
- Know the Criteria: Understand the metrics and criteria against which your performance will be evaluated.
- Track Performance: Regularly track your performance against these metrics.
- Discuss Metrics: Discuss these with your manager to ensure you are on the same page.
By reviewing your job description, setting clear goals, requesting regular feedback, communicating proactively, and understanding performance metrics, you can ensure you know what is expected of you at work. These steps will help you meet and exceed your job expectations.
References
- James Clear, Atomic Habits, 2018
- Stephen Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 1989