As you progress along your career path, it is only natural that you will be trusted with increasing job responsibilities. Once you are able to prove you can handle the extra workload, many more options will become available to you for advancing your career. If you are a junior and doing higher level workload, it's likely that you will get noticed, and be promoted.
More tasks, duties and opportunities are available for you if you are working in a leaner organisation or small start-up. This can give your CV and more importantly your overall skill set, a boost.
Here are some ways to deal with the increased workload, while maintaining your high level of quality.
Have the right frame of mind. When given more responsibility at work, think of it as an opportunity to take a positive step forward in your career. This is your time to show your management that you are ready to accept a larger responsibility within your team and company as a whole.
As you progress along your career path, it is only natural that you will be trusted with increasing job responsibilities.
In terms of coping with your newly inflated workload, it is essential that you prioritise your tasks to manage your time effectively. Be strict with yourself during the day or week. So that all urgent tasks are completed in your priority list. Leave time for tasks with more relaxed deadlines. Spend some time every day to make a “to-do” list. It can help you focus on your duties and really improve your productivity.
If you’re unable to meet a deadline, speak with your manager or key stakeholders in the project to see if you can obtain more time to perform your task well. It is better to do everything to the best of your ability than to complete a task quickly and to an insufficient standard.
Often times many workers feel reluctant to ask for help because they think it may reflect poorly on their ability to perform their job. But if you feel you have been asked to deliver more than what is capable for a given schedule, ask for additional assistance. Whether it's from colleagues or even your boss. Open communication is invaluable to help your managers accurately assess and reallocate your team’s resources. It's also more effective when scheduling possible areas for training in the future.
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