- Your boss is your only client. Treat him accordingly.
- Your boss is not perfect. Neither you are.
- Solve problems, don’t create them.
- Give solutions, not excuses.
- Try to find answers by yourself before asking.
- Be present. Be punctual. Be predictable.
- Communicate your work progress weekly to your boss. An email suffices.
- If you get more than one project to do, ask what the priority is.
- If you have nothing to do, ask for more work.
- Ask for feedback about your performance regularly. Don’t wait until the annual review.
- Don’t gossip about your boss. Ever.
- Never forget what your boss says. Write it down.
- Produce more than you cost.
- Do good work. Complete, on time, on budget, and with the required quality.