Do the little things that make a difference. Go the extra mile on every task you undertake and the rewards will follow. Work even harder when the boss is away. In thousands of offices across the U.S., great sighs of relief can be heard the minute the boss goes out of town on business or vacation. People drift into each other's offices, the telephones light up with personal phone calls, and lunch hours are stretched to the limits.
Managers generally report significant reductions in productivity when they are away from the office.
That is why working, even at your normal pace, when they are away will impress your supervisors. The best strategy, however, is to work extra hard. To add to your indispensability when supervisors are away, try to complete jobs they assigned before their departure. Get accolades for your group. Getting credit for the entire group of people you work with can advance your career.