Friday, March 30, 2007

Walk the streets for money

Every workplace is different. Different demographics, different people and different culture. No matter where you are or who you work with there are some work habits that are good to have with you.

Respond to your emails and voicemails in a timely matter. I used to work for a company where it was policy to return emails and voicemails within one hour during business hours and within 24 hours during weekends. It’s great policy that I still abide by. In this fast paced world, no one wants to wait for information, not even you. If you are on vacation or otherwise out of the office, set your out of office on to let people know who to contact in your stead. It shows that you’re a responsible professional.

Be excited about your job. Even if your job may not be your first choice or just something to fill your resume, it’s important put your game face on at work. Your boss will notice and it will put in you in a better position for the next project or promotion.

Keep some of your personal life personal. There are lots of things that are just nobody’s business. Pictures of you making out with someone or drunk on vacation are not something you want to display on your desk or computer screensaver. Don’t talk loudly on your cell phone either. There are plenty of things that you may say to a friend or boy/girlfriend that you would be embarrassed to say to a coworker.


There are plenty of things you should be doing when you’re at work without having to defend your professionalism and capabilities.

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