5 Best Keys To Make You Stand Out As A Remote Worker

5 Best Keys To Make You Stand Out As A Remote Worker: Working from home might not be as easy as you may seem it is, especially, if you are beginning your career as a remote worker. Although, it gets better as time goes on.

Working as a remote worker sometimes have a major setback, your hard work might not be noticeable, therefore, being a hindrance to your career at some point. We’ll share some key notes that will make you stand out as a remote worker.

To continue being the best professional you can be, take steps to maintain your presence. Make yourself heard and seen above the emails and endless video meetings. Here are 5 ways you can stand out as a remote worker.

Be A Proactive Problem Solver

Being proactive revolves around thinking about future problems that have yet to arise. When starting a new job, this could mean having any information you need to fill out your onboarding documents or making a fully fleshed-out plan before solving an intricate software problem. Noting potential bumps in the road may need to be addressed reveals your leadership skills, and managers will notice. Speaking up shows you are thorough and approach your work with great attention to detail.

Communication is key

One of the best ways to stand out as a strong remote worker is to be an excellent communicator! Be willing to document your daily agenda and progress towards your set deadlines or goals. Then communicate your documented progress to your supervisors. They will be impressed with your initiative to document and communicate effectively.

As much as you’d like to stand out in your remote workplace, you also need to take care of your well-being and making yourself available 24/7 is not conducive to a healthy work-life balance.

That said, discuss your expectations with your supervisor and set realistic boundaries regarding your availability. Communicate your working hours with your colleagues and customize your communication tools to reflect your availability.

Set goals

It is so important to find a balance in how you are transparent about your daily tasks and accomplishments. Often, there are two extreme sides to this common but easy-to-fix issue.

Even if your goals are loosely defined in the beginning, it begins the process of ideating and picturing your future success if you actively work towards those goals. Depending on your personal work preferences, it may benefit you to create both short and long-term goals, which help define actions you can take daily, weekly, and monthly to forward your plan.

Then, once you have the tasks in order delegate only 3 to 5 tasks for each day. This planning will give you a clear goal for each day and prevent you from being overwhelmed by too many responsibilities at once. Lastly, be sure to document your planning process so that your supervisors can see how organized and productive you honestly are.

Connect with your colleagues

Nurturing relationships with your remote colleagues is important for several reasons. First, it helps you feel like part of a team, which is essential for job satisfaction. Secondly, it can lead to opportunities for networking, mentorship, and career growth.

In yet another example of something to try, according to Forbes, 44% of managers agreed that helping your coworkers is a surefire way to get noticed. If you are still practicing advocating for yourself and celebrating your own wins, offering your time to lighten someone else’s load is an easier place to start that also nurtures your working relationships. On top of that interpersonal benefit of collaboration, you brand yourself as a reliable resource.

Be reliable

Remember that all your efforts to be noticed are for naught if you don’t produce quality work. Commit to putting forth your best and delivering it on time (early, even, to enhance your reputation). Telecommuters who make promises and keep them are the ones who are certain to shine!