Now you have a job! What’s next?
Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 27-07-2011-05-2008
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It’s no longer enough to just HAVE a job- you need to get ahead! In order to get ahead in the workplace at your short- or long-term job as an employee, you should ensure that you are applying the following four essential workplace habits into your daily job routine. If you follow these practices on your job, whether it’s a real estate, insurance, medical, or law firm, you will have tremendous success at that job and throughout your career.
1) BEST FOOT FORWARD
It always essential to exhibit a professional appearance, as well as a professional attitude. For example, it is recommended to articulate clearly and have an enthusiastic attitude when dealing with clients. Lacking this quality would give your fellow co-workers and employers the impression that you are too shaky in performing your work duties. Also, do not dress as if you’re looking forward to meeting with your friends at a local party or festival. For example, wearing very casual attire such as jeans, mini-skirts, flip-flops or shirts that are inappropriate for the workplace will most likely ruin your credibility due to the negative image you are sending to other workers in that firm.
2) SAVE THE DRAMA
It is best to keep casual conversations with fellow employees and employers as basic as possible and stay away from engaging in office gossip. Also, it would be advisable to avoid talking about politics and religion; as well as other controversial topics that might make for an uncomfortable working environment or lead to office gossip.
3) PERSONAL WORK ON PERSONAL TIME
You should limit the amount of personal time you must spend on your social-networking sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and MSN Messenger, unless you are required by the firm spend most of your work day on these sites. Doing so typically reduces work productivity. In fact, studies have shown that on average, every user spends about 18.5 billion minutes each day on these kinds of sites in the workplace.
4) WRITE ON!
It is recommended to frequently jot down all notes from meetings, instructions for projects and messages that originated from phone calls, in-person meetings and conference calls on a message pad or in a note book. This may sound a bit obvious; however, this will strongly help avoid mass confusion in the office by being careful and well-organized.
By following these tips, you will stay ahead of the pack and get a job you love at a salary you deserve!
