I’ve only worked at my new job for 2 weeks now. She invited me to an important meeting tomorrow because she wants me to work on the company’s website (I told her I know stuff about computers when I was hired). All I know about the meeting is that we are meeting with a representative of the company who hosts our website. I don’t know who else will be there, or what we’ll be talking about.
In preparation for it, my boss said, “If you’d like to look at our website and think of some questions to ask, that’d be great.”
Well, I did a bit more than that. A lot more. I know quite a bit about the web and such, and in preparation for this meeting, I ran our company’s website through a bunch of tests and tools. I did some unofficial usability testing, I figured out some demography data, I checked for broken links, I figured out our page rank and other useful information, a lot of stuff having to do with SEO, I couldn’t do anything with analytics which disappoints me but I haven’t had time to install anything yet. And… I am currently writing it all up in a report for tomorrow’s meeting.
Is this too much? Part of me thinks, she’ll be mad because she didn’t ask for any of this, it’s really presumptuous of me, plus I’ve only worked here for 2 weeks and who am I to start making recommendations to her company? On the other hand, I think she’ll like gaining insight into what’s currently not working with the website, and how we can fix it.
What do you think? Share the reports or not????
Good work. Share it. You are on the ball and should be commended for it.
Sharing what’s wrong with your website with the host’s rep probably isn’t a good idea. It’s none of their business anyway – unless there are specific issues with the hosting.
I’d write a report for your boss explaining what is currently wrong with the site and how you think it can be improved.
I agree with brisray.
When you said you knew stuff about computers were you specific? Or was it just a general statement? I get the feeling you did not tell them exactly where your expertise lies. I am thinking she does not expect a report because does not know the extent of your knowledge. You posses knowledge that is most likely useful to the company. Assuming their website is an important part of marketing what ever it is they do. Sounds like you went above and beyond. Companies like people that show initiative and can think for themselves. Spot problems and better yet offer solutions. Managers on the other hand can take it personally. You making them look bad for not seeing what you saw. Your boss might be already aware of what you have discovered and part of the meeting will be to discuss this. So what to do. I would present your findings before the meeting in private with your boss. If she is knowledgeable and aware of your findings then I am thinking she will pat herself on the back for being smart and hiring you. If not doing it before the meeting in private will not make her look bad in front of other people. You can discuss your findings, explain what they mean and then she can address this at the meeting. I hope this helps. Good Luck.
You have done a good job. you must share it but say it in little polite manner such as let her know that, though it is not told you to do this, but as an employee you feel like to add these points for company benefits. And point out all your features. It will definitely don’t hurt your boss and she may be happy with your points or at least will think you as a responsible person and her right decision by selecting you in her company. Think positive