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; don’t 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 humor, but
make sure it's appropriate humor; 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
(239) 931-0200 Voice
(239) 931-0204 Fax
Email: search@NationalExecutivePersonnel.com
Top
Of Page
Website design by
Copyright © 1999
National Executive Personnel and Marketing, L.C.
All Rights Reserved.
Use of this site signifies your acceptance of the Terms of Use
Version 1.0 March 05, 2003.
|