Have the Right Priorities – Your boss has certain goals in mind and a vision of how to attain them. Make his or her goals your goals and keep these on the brain throughout the workday. If he or she can see that you are working for the future interest of the company, your employment opportunities may increase.
Know the Evaluation System – Each company has a unique set of workplace behaviors and employee attributes that are evaluated periodically. These are obviously going to be the skills you need to succeed. Ask your supervisor which skills you can strengthen to get a better idea of how you can separate yourself from the pack at evaluation time.