Succeeding In Your New Career
- Interpersonal
Skills
work well with others and maintain a good
relationship with your boss and co-workers, avoid confrontations
do not make criticisms about the job or other
employers in public; dont complain
be patient not only with your co-workers and
boss but also with the tasks associated with your job
learn to LISTEN properly to those around you;
take the time to comprehend fully and assimilate their requests or instructions
be sensitive to others, do not gossip
keep a sense of humour, but make sure it's
appropriate humour; avoid profanity
set rigorous standards for yourself
create a positive first impression
improve your skills, especially in oral and
written communication
ask questions or research answers if you're
not sure so as not to proceed in error
admit and learn from mistakes and accept
suggestions for improvement
ensure your training program is relevant and
in sufficient depth to enable you to perform up to expectations in your position
take extra courses or training outside of work
on your own time
master technology; keep skills current
show initiative, such as arriving early and
leaving late, making suggestions, working extra hard
volunteer for committees or projects to become
noticed and recognized
be prompt in getting reports or assignments
finished
arrive on time for work, meetings and
appointments
Time Management
do not procrastinate; prioritize your tasks
identify your best time for working on
challenging tasks i.e., a.m., p.m.
master the flood of information you will get
every day
use commuting time for learning activities
participate in social activities so that
others can get to know you better but keep your actions and reputation in mind
avoid internal office politics
maintain discretion in amount of socializing
on work time
wear appropriate clothing
value your role as an effective team player
do not talk too much about your previous jobs
or activities
Remember, ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT.
And most importantly, have realistic expectations about the job BEFORE you start.
National
Executive Personnel
and Marketing Group, L.C.
12734 Kenwood Lane, Suite 73
Fort Myers, FL 33907-5638
(941) 931-0200 Voice
(941) 931-0204 Fax
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