Are you interested in staying in your shipyard job? To maintain your marine career, there are some general employment best practices to help keep you engaged and professional. When you’re trying to make a great impression on your shipyard bosses, here are the top 6 things we recommend.
Always be on time.
It doesn’t matter what your workplace is, being on time is a hallmark of responsibility. If you’re constantly late for work, it will make a negative impression on your managers as well as your coworkers. Being on time sends the message that you understand everyone’s time is as valuable as yours.
Ask for extra responsibilities.
Throughout your career, you should also ask for additional responsibilities to help you grown and instill trust in your employer. They want to see someone who is willing to go the extra mile. Someone who doesn’t mind learning new things or accepting more responsibilities.
Avoid being offensive.
This may sound obvious enough, but it really doesn’t take much to undo months or even years of good will on the job. This really comes down to thinking before you speak. In fact, T.H.I.N.K. is a good word to remember here. Is it true, is it helpful, is it inspiring, is it necessary, and is it kind? If what you want to say is not any of these things, just let it go.
Maintain a professional appearance.
There will likely be a dress code or safety equipment that will be necessary for your shipyard job. Regardless of any mandates from your employer, make sure that you are always remaining professional within the confines of the requirements. Don’t be sloppy. Dress to impress as much as you can.
Effectively manage your time.
To avoid problems with micromanagement or rushing to finish a project in time, consider how you self-manage your work. Specifically, pay attention to your time and deadlines and make sure that your work isn’t negatively impacting projects or timing for anyone else.
Own up to your mistakes.
No matter how hard you try, there will be something that doesn’t go specifically your way. The problem isn’t that you made a mistake, it’s how you handle yourself afterward. When you make a mistake, own up to it. Take responsibility and make amends. Determine how you can fix the problem and offer solutions to help.
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