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The brand girls: four ways to make yourself a more valuable employee

When it comes to work, while many of the things Millennial women want may differ, we do all have one thing in common: we want to be appreciated.

​But it can be tough to get the kudos you deserve at your first job or first internship especially because, let’s face it, you haven’t been there very long.

Here are 4 ways to make yourself a more valuable employee:

Find your ‘go-to’: Being known as the ‘go-to’ employee for something (or multiple things!) is a great way to show your value. 

At The Brand Girls, we love encouraging you to learn new skills as you go – it will only increase your worth! Make professional development a priority now, you won’t regret it.

Be proactive: One of the easiest ways to boost your value? Think ahead and plan, plan, plan. Always being one step ahead shows your team that you’re a forward-thinker, which is a major asset.

According to Glassdoor, Employees who consistently go above and beyond without being asked are on the fast track for a promotion… ka-ching!

Always offer to help: Think about it – do you have a coworker who always lends a hand, no matter the task? People tend to think of these employees as more reliable
    
As Harvard Business Review shares, “your goal is twofold–to get what you ask for and to do it in a way that enables the other person to feel good about helping out.”

Keep track of your successes: Don’t forget to take weekly notes of your big wins and key data points on your BG brag sheet. This is an important tool when it comes to updating your resume or discussing your future promotion (and bonus!).

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