With a new year approaching, many people have an “out with the old and in with the new” mentality—and work is usually a big part of that.

　　随着新年的临近，很多人都抱着一种“辞旧迎新”的心态——而工作往往是其中的重要组成部分。

　　If you’re feeling that way—here’s are 14 things you can do to be better at your job in 2014.

　　如果你想在2014年更好的完成工作，以下是你需要做的事情。

　　Anticipate your department&aposs needs

　　1.Anticipate your department&aposs needs.

　　预判你所在部门的需要。

　　“Being a reliable source for your department leader and seeing opportunities for your department to improve are great ways to be better at your job,” says Shawnice Meador, director of career management at MBA@UNC. Seeing this initiative from you often helps them understand that you can handle tasks proactively and things will not be falling solely on their shoulders.

　　“能成为部门领导的可靠资源，并且为本部门找到改进的机会，这些都是改进自己工作的最佳方式，”北卡罗莱纳大学工商管理硕士职业生涯管理主任萧奈斯-米多尔说。鉴于你的这种主动性，往往可以有助于他们了解，你能够主动完成这些任务，这些事情并不完全要落在他们的肩上。

　　Get to know your boss better

　　2.Get to know your boss better.

　　更好地了解你的老板。

　　Your boss controls your destiny so it’s in your best interest to get to know them better both personally and professionally, says Andy Teach, author of From Graduation to Corporation: The Practical Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder One Rung at a Time. “It doesn’t mean you need to be friends with them or hang out with them, but you do need to learn what makes them tick. The more you communicate with your boss, the better it is for you.”

　　你的老板掌握你的命运，所以无论从个人角度还是专业角度，更好地了解自己的老板，最大的受益者就是你自己，《从毕业到公司:稳步晋升的实用指导》安迪-蒂奇说。“这并不意味着你要和他们做朋友或者跟他们玩，但是你需要了解他们的所喜和所不喜。你和你的老板沟通得越多，就越对你有利。”

　　Assume success

　　3.Assume success.

　　假装成功。

　　“Your positive attitude can be seen in your facial expression, posture, tone and speed of your voice,” says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and author of Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant; How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job. “Be confident in your work. You’re uniquely qualified to do exactly what you do.” Imagine that everything you contribute helps the bottom line, she says. “Even when things are dicey, you can challenge yourself in 2014 to use setbacks as opportunities.”

　　“你积极的态度可以从面部表情、姿势、说话的语气和语速中表现出来，”美国职场专家、《驯服可怕的办公室暴君：如何应对老板幼稚行为和提升工作表现》一书的作者林恩-泰勒说。“在工作中表现出自信。你是唯一有资格完成你现在工作的人。”想象自己所贡献的一切都有助于公司盈利，她说道， “即使一些事情存在风险，你可以在2014年挑战自我，将挫折视为机遇。”

　　Improve your communication skills

　　4.Improve your communication skills.

　　提高你的交流技巧。

　　One of the most common mistakes made by both managers and employees today, is that too often, both are afraid to come to the table and talk about underlying issues, Taylor says. “Fear of confrontation is so overwhelming, but if you communicate boldly, more frequently, and honestly in 2014, and you’re not afraid to work through conflict, you’ll likely reduce your stress and be a better worker.” Too much time is spent dwelling on misunderstood employee communications, which, if lt unaddressed, eventually leads to conflict.

　　当前，无论是经理还是职员，最常犯错误之一就是，在绝大多数情况下，双方都不敢坐到谈判桌前，讨论根本性问题，泰勒说。“对冲突的恐惧无法抵抗，但如果在2014年，你能够进行大胆、频繁和真挚的交流，并且敢于消除不合，那么将可能减轻自己压力，做一个更称职的员工。”员工交流中出现的误会往往会消耗大量时间，如果得不到解决，常常会导致冲突。

　　Study your industry

　　5.Study your industry.

　　研究你的行业。

　　Your industry is constantly changing and you need to keep up with what’s happening now, Teach says. “Most industries have trade magazines or websites that have the latest news in that industry. It’s important to read these so that you are well informed and can discuss recent industry events and changes with your co-workers, supervisors, and management. Information is power.

　　”你所在行业不停地发生变化，你需要时时刻刻紧跟这些变化，蒂奇说。“大多数行业都有就某一行业刊登最新消息的行业性杂志或者网站。阅读这些内容至关重要，因此，你可以进行深入的了解，并与你的同事、主管和管理层一起探讨业内最新活动和变化。信息就是力量。”

　　Always come to the table with a solution

　　6.Always come to the table with a solution.

　　总能拿出某个问题的解决方案。

　　“Share ideas with context and a clear path for implementation for the leader to evaluate.” The more you present any issues with recommended solutions and then implement those solutions in a timely and fective manner, the more the leadership team will rely on you and think about you for future projects and new responsibilities, Meador says.

　　米多尔表示，提出一个解决方案或者想法只是这个问题的一个方面，许多经理认为，缺乏实施计划的想法将只会为他们制造更多的工作量。“要与领导分享这个想法的具体背景，并指出明确的实施路线，以便他们进行评估。”你提交的推荐解决方案越多，并能及时、有效的实施这些解决方案，管理团队就会更加倚重你，在今后的项目和新的职责中也会优先考虑你，米尔多说。

　　Find a mentor

　　7.Find a mentor.

　　寻找一位导师。

　　Everyone needs someone to teach them the ropes; to guide them through their career. You can talk to them about non-work interests as well–but when you need work advice, they’ll be there for you.

　　所有人都需要一些人教授他们规矩;在他们的职业生涯中引导他们。你也可以和他们谈谈工作之外的兴趣爱好——但是当你需要工作建议的时候，他们将会毫无保留的指点你。

　　Work harder and smarter

　　8.Work harder and smarter.

　　更努力和更聪明地工作。

　　Some employees set limits and boundaries for themselves as far as the number of hours worked or how much work they’re willing to do on a project.

　　有些员工总喜欢在愿意为某个项目投入的工作时间和工作量上设定界限。

　　It’s important to go outside these boundaries and go with the flow. Having said this, working harder is not enough. The key is to be able to work smarter so that you’re maximizing your abilities and making the most out of your time.

　　舍弃这些界限并顺其自然是非常重要的。话虽如此，努力工作是不够的。关键在于能够更聪明地工作，这样，你才能够最大限度地提高你的能力和充分利用你的时间。

　　Don&apost overwork yourself

　　9.Don&apost overwork yourself.

　　不要使自己过度劳累。

　　If you’re already an overachiever, have been dubbed a “workaholic,” or are generally exhausted, then you need to slow down and break the habit of setting impossible goals for yourself in the New Year.

　　如果你已经是一个成就突出者，被称之为是“工作狂”，或者总是精疲力尽，那么你需要放慢脚步，改掉在新的一年为自己设定不可能实现的目标的习惯。

　　You may have to recalibrate and expect, say 75% of your workload to be achieved in a set period in order to feel fulfilled. If you’re a manager, this approach may take some of undue pressure off staff, too.

　　你可能需要重新调整，形成在某个时间段内只要只要完成75%的工作量就可以得到满足的预期。如果你是一个管理者，这种方法也可以帮助你的员工释放部分不必要的压力。

　　Volunteer to get involved with special projects

　　10.Volunteer to get involved with special projects, particularly those across business units.

　　自愿加入一些特殊项目，尤其是这些跨业务部门的项目

　　The more you can help across all business units, the better.

　　你在所有跨业务部门贡献的力量越多，越好。

　　Lending expertise, time and fort to other teams will help you get to know other aspects of the business as well as help you connect with people across the company.

　　将专业知识、时间和精力贡献给其他的团队将有助于你了解该公司的其他方面，同样还能帮助你熟络这个公司的职员。

　　However, remember that your current position and duties are the most important, so be sure not to bite off more than you can chew.

　　不过，切记，你当前的工作和职责是重中之重，所以量力而行，不要贪多。

　　See the big picture

　　11.See the big picture.

　　顾全大局。

　　There are many employees who only focus on what they’re doing, which prevents them from seeing the big picture.

　　有很多员工只顾眼前利益，以至于无法顾全大局。

　　Find out what your co-workers are doing and what your supervisor is doing. By getting a better understanding of the big picture, it will become clearer to you why you’ve been asked to complete certain projects.

　　弄清楚你的同事和你的主管都在做些什么。通过更好的了解公司大局，你会更清楚的知道你被要求完成某个项目的原因。

　　Additionally, it’s a great learning experience which can help prepare you for a higher level position since managers and supervisors need to see the big picture in order to become successful.

　　此外，它还是一次非常不错的、有助于你晋升的学习经验，是因为经理和主管都需要从大处着眼，才能取得成功。

　　Invest in continuous learning to stay on top of your game

　　12.Invest in continuous learning to stay on top of your game.

　　在不断的学习中投入时间和精力，使自己处于不败之地。

　　Many companies encourage employees to go back to school and pick up courses that can help them do their job better.

　　许多公司鼓励员工重返校园，挑选有助于他们更好地完成工作的课程。

　　If you are pursuing an MBA, try to immediately translate your newly gained business knowledge into tangible action at work, as this can grab the attention of company decision makers and show them what you can do for the company.

　　如果你正在攻读MBA，试着立刻将你刚刚获得的商务知识转化为工作中切实的行动，因为，它可以迅速抓住公司决策人的注意力，并证明你可以为这家公司做的贡献。

　　Ask the right questions

　　13.Ask the right questions.

　　提出合适的问题。

　　Aside from observing people at work, there is probably no better way of learning than by asking questions, especially the right questions.

　　除了在工作中观察别人，或许最佳的学习方法就是提出问题，尤其是合适的问题。

　　Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Think about what you want to know bore you ask about it and don’t ask so many questions that people will think that you’re taking up too much of their time.

　　不要害怕提出问题。想想，在你提出问题之前，你想知道什么，不要提出太多问题，人们会认为你占用他们太多时间。

　　Follow through on all tasks and commitments

　　14.Follow through on all tasks and commitments.

　　完成所有的任务，并履行承诺。

　　One of the most important things you can do as an employee is to follow through on work commitments.Do what you say you are going to do in a quality manner, on time and on budget.

　　作为一名员工，你能做的最重要的事情之一就是在工作上履行承诺。以高质量的方式和按时、按预算，说到做到。

　　Your co-workers and management will see a pattern of reliability from you, which should increase their trust and confidence in your work. Over time, this should translate into key leadership taking notice of the value you bring to the organization, and may lead to challenging, promotional opportunities down the road.

　　你的同事和管理层将感受到你的可靠性，不仅会增加他们对你的信任，还可以提高你在工作中的自信。随着时间的推移，这将转化重要的领导能力，体现你给该公司创造的价值，一段时间之后，或许会成为富有挑战的晋升机遇。

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