{"id":8434,"date":"2022-08-22T03:02:24","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T10:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/?p=8434"},"modified":"2022-08-22T17:01:47","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T00:01:47","slug":"how-working-smarter-will-improve-your-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-working-smarter-will-improve-your-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"How Working Smarter will Improve your Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The secret to productivity lies in working effectively; smart work over hard work. Burning your body out and giving in to hustle culture is no measure of productivity. Learning how to work smarter will not only help you get tasks done on time but also accelerate your job hunting process in BCJobs too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ec0876a3ef2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ec0876a3ef2\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-working-smarter-will-improve-your-productivity\/#Tools_to_improve_your_productivity_with_smart_work\" title=\"Tools to improve your productivity with smart work\">Tools to improve your productivity with smart work<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-working-smarter-will-improve-your-productivity\/#Type_faster_and_use_shortcuts\" title=\"Type faster and use shortcuts\">Type faster and use shortcuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-working-smarter-will-improve-your-productivity\/#Make_a_to-don%E2%80%99t_list\" title=\"Make a to-don\u2019t list\">Make a to-don\u2019t list<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-working-smarter-will-improve-your-productivity\/#Practice_your_elevator_speech\" title=\"Practice your elevator speech\">Practice your elevator speech<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-working-smarter-will-improve-your-productivity\/#Use_productivity_tools_wisely\" title=\"Use productivity tools wisely\">Use productivity tools wisely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-working-smarter-will-improve-your-productivity\/#Learning_and_networking\" title=\"Learning and networking\">Learning and networking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-working-smarter-will-improve-your-productivity\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-working-smarter-will-improve-your-productivity\/#About_the_Author\" title=\"About the Author\">About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tools_to_improve_your_productivity_with_smart_work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools to improve your productivity with smart work<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_faster_and_use_shortcuts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type faster and use shortcuts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could be a YouTuber and you\u2019d still find yourself in front of the keyboard these days. Improving your typing speed alone could cut down half of your time spent on menial tasks. If your job involves writing, you might want to combine fast typing with voice dictation too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check your word per minute speed on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratatype.com\/typing-test\/test\/en_sp\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ratatype<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Games like TypeRacer help you improve your typing speed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keyboard shortcuts are equally helpful since they cut down on the time you have to drag your mouse around. Try to get used to using them until they come naturally to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_a_to-don%E2%80%99t_list\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a to-don\u2019t list<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If to-do lists are for a reminder of your upcoming tasks, to-don\u2019t lists are there to ensure you aren\u2019t distracted from those tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write down everything you want to avoid in your life, from mindless social media scrolling to procrastinating on updating that one excel sheet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_your_elevator_speech\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice your elevator speech<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut through the jargon whether you\u2019re drawing up an email or conversing on the phone when it comes to professional interactions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get to the point on what they want from you and how you can help them. One of the most used methods for this is to practice the elevator speech. If you can explain why your client or your interviewer would benefit from your presence in 30 seconds, you\u2019ll be saving everyone\u2019s time and money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_productivity_tools_wisely\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use productivity tools wisely<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Productivity tools are excellent companions if you learn to use them smartly. Sometimes, getting the hang of the productivity tool can take longer than being productive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing productivity tools, consider one of each. Instead of using tools where time management and writing are in the same system like Notion, separate the tools for each purpose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools with only one purpose are much simpler and easier to learn. There\u2019s also a huge number of productivity tools in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/productivity-management-software-market\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There\u2019s a noticeable saturation, so choose wisely before proceeding with one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learning_and_networking\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning and networking<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should never stop learning. Take a look at your resume and identify the skills you can still improve. Additionally, continue to network in your niche. Sometimes, the right connections get you way far than any hard or smart work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s safe to say that establishing the right connection is smart work?.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an attempt to work smart, don\u2019t end up working harder too. Some people get so obsessed with learning how to work smart that they overwork themselves leading to major burnout. Listen to your body. Acknowledge when your brain can\u2019t take it anymore. Log off the computer and go take a walk. Gossip by the cooler if you\u2019re in the office. You deserve occasional breaks, life\u2019s too short to be grinding 24\/7 anyway!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><strong><em>About the Author<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCjobs.ca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Western Canada\u2019s largest job board, with the majority of the jobs coming from Vancouver. For nearly 20 years, BC Jobs has connected job candidates with companies looking to add talent to their teams. If your team is looking to recruit, BCJobs.ca is the right tool for you. Our job board has grown through virtual career fairs, branding, and partnerships. Contact us at community@bcjobs.ca today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The secret to productivity lies in working effectively; smart work over hard work. 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