If you’re starting out in a field based role, you’ll find to get the most out of your day, you need to work quite a bit differently. To work productively in a field based role, organisation should always be at the forefront of your mind. Working out and about means that your processes need to be slick and streamlined, and once you get the hang of it, your field based role could be your most productive one yet.
Take a look at our tips to get the most out of your day as a field based worker.
When you’re getting ready for the day ahead of you, make sure you’ve got everything planned down to the last detail, so that your to-do list can get ticked off as seamlessly as possible. Plan your schedule in advance so that you know exactly where you need to be and when during your field based day. It’s also worth deciding your routes and how you’re going to travel to each of your destinations, so you can keep your disruptions to a minimum and get the most out of your day.
It may take a bit of time to decide how you work best within your field based role. Perhaps you work well in coffee shops listening to some music, or you might find that you’re better suited to coworking spaces. Before setting out in your field based role, it’s a good idea to make a note of all of the different workspaces you could try, to help you figure out which ones work the best for you and your field based tasks.
The last thing to prepare is your belongings. Pack a bag filled with anything and everything you could need throughout your field based day. This should certainly include your laptop and a charger, but also consider a notebook, pens and even the little things like mints and tissues to keep your field based outings as comfortable and efficient as possible. One thing to make sure you’ve covered before every single day in the field is that all your electrical items are fully charged. There’s nothing worse than setting out in your field based role and realising first thing that you need to make a pit stop to charge your phone or your laptop. Making sure you’re ready to go will get you off to a productive start.
There are plenty of tips and tricks to keep your productivity flowing in your field based role. The first is charge your devices at every opportunity. The beauty and the downfall of a field based job is that you never know when you’ll next be able to plug-in, so anytime there’s a plug, take full advantage and give yourself an extra few minutes of battery to work with.
As you get to know your field based role, you’ll start to make a list of your favourite working places; be they coffee shops, bars, libraries or coworking spaces. Keep all of your most productive places in mind when you’re planning out your day, so you know where you can stop off and get your head down. If you always know where you can set up office, that’s less time spent trying to find somewhere worker-friendly. The less time you spend worrying about where you’re going to work, the more efficient you’ll ultimately be within your field based role.
A field based role allows you to work however you’re most productive, so it’s important to figure out what works for you and your job. First and foremost, make sure you have the right tools for the job. Making sure you’ve got all the equipment and software you need will make for a seamless process to your working day.
Communication is key for any field based role. Staying in touch with the rest of your team both out and about and back at the office is essential, so you know what needs to be done and when. Schedule regular calls and meetings with your team and your manager, so you can be sure you’re fulfilling your field based role to the best of your ability. Be sure of the tasks you need to complete, so you can plan out your days accordingly in order to achieve the most productive outcomes
There are many little things you may need throughout your field based day to make your working process more productive. Depending on how you work best, some noise-cancelling headphones may help you to get your head down, or perhaps you work better to a carefully constructed playlist. Keep yourself hydrated by carrying around a water bottle and take a reusable coffee cup so you can stay fueled up as you travel around.
The equipment you need to work at your best could be a fast-working laptop, a tablet to take to meetings, or even a good supply of battery power banks to keep you up and running at all times. However, the right tools for the job go beyond physical equipment; making sure you can stay connected to your files at all times is essential for a productive working day. Here at The Isobar, our Sage Hosting service lets you log on and access your desktop from wherever your day takes you; all you need is an Internet connection, and you’ll be able to really make the most out of your field based role.
It’s also becoming increasingly important within field based roles to protect your privacy. You can get privacy screens for your laptop to ward off prying eyes, but it’s also important to keep your data and applications secure as you hop from cafe to cafe. At The Isobar, we’ll connect you to the Cloud so you can store all of your documents safely, securely and out of reach of unwanted visitors, giving you the peace of mind to crack on with your day without a hitch.
To work at your best within your field based role, plan out your day, stay connected, keep up with your to-do list and kit yourself out with the equipment and software that’s going to make every day a productive one. Have a seat at The Isobar to securely keep your files at your fingertips, wherever your day takes you.