Most common questions used to investigate
Are your professional goals different from that of your boss?
Do you follow your boss's working style?
Do you agree with your boss often?
Do you follow what you say?
Are you hardworking?
Have you understood your boss well?
Common conclusions
When you align your professional goals with that of your boss, the chances are that both of you will work towards the same goal and this will make both of you highly productive. The added advantage is that the work will get done faster and this is sure to make your boss a happy person. And rightly, you'll be rewarded too. At the same time ensure that you don't sacrifice your personal or professional goals for that of your boss. Just align it well.
Maybe this is something that you should consider, especially in terms of communication. Look closely at what your boss communicates, frequency, and style. For example, does your boss send long and wordy emails or just short and crisp ones? You can try to follow the same style to make your boss happy.
Think about the reasons why you don't agree with your boss often. If it is your personal ego, it's time to let it go. On the other hand, if you're unable to agree due to a conflict of values, it is something that you may want to talk about with your boss.
People tend to like those who follow up their words with the appropriate actions. This makes you more predictable and reliable and your boss may start entrusting you with more important work as well that in turn, can lead to salary hikes and possibly even promotions. When you establish such reliability, your efforts are matched with credibility within the organization.
Most bosses love to work with subordinates who are hardworking because this helps them to finish their responsibilities quickly and efficiently. In other words, your sincere efforts can make your boss look good in the eyes of his or her boss and in turn, you will get rewards in the form of recommendations, salary hikes, and more. It will also earn you respect within the team and in the eyes of your boss, all of which are sure to improve your relationship with your boss.
Perfect! Then you know what your boss likes and doesn't. More importantly, you'll know his/her expectations from you and the quality of work that meets his/her standards. With this information, you can impress your boss easily.
It is time you learn more about your boss including the expectations and style of work.
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