Career advice

You don’t get along with your boss?

You don’t get along with your boss?

 

Yes, it happens! You can not get along with everyone. Everyone has their own perception, way of acting, and personality. However, it is essential to respect others, but also to maintain a good relationship with your superior for your well-being and your career. After all, your boss plays a key role in your professional future and can promote or fire you at any time!

 

 

Here are 5 tips to maintain a good relationship with your boss:

 

 

👉 Avoid complaining to your colleagues

 

Confiding in your colleagues can make the situation worse. It could harm your image and make you look like a gossip around the coffee machine. If you have something to say, it’s better to address your superior directly.

 

 

👉 Adapt to your boss’s management style

 

Identify your boss’s management style. If his or her approach is “open door,” don’t hesitate to consult him/her regularly. On the other hand, if his/her style is more reserved, try to solve problems independently or by consulting colleagues.

 

 

👉 Find common ground

 

Look for shared interests with your superior. Whether it’s a passion for cooking or sports, these common interests can facilitate exchanges and strengthen your relationship. Discreetly inform yourself about their interests to get to know them better.

 

 

👉 Focus on your work

 

Stay professional by focusing on your tasks. Show autonomy, avoid complaints, and respect the hierarchy as well as your colleagues. Good performance is often the key to a harmonious relationship with your superior.

 

 

👉 Set the table straight

 

Communication is often the key to success in any relationship. Express your concerns directly and respectfully to avoid tensions.

 

Also discover in our article the importance of communication in recruitment!

 

 

Don’t push too hard! Some relationships take time to develop.

 

If after all your efforts the situation doesn’t improve, know that DELAN is here to help you find your next IT job. Don’t hesitate to contact us 😉 

 

📲 https://delan.qc.ca/en/ ☎️ 514-744-3000 📩 info@delan.ca

 

 

 

Anne-Marie Deslauriers

Founder of DELAN

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