Keeping Your Dream Job
You have a great job. Here are some suggestions to keep that job and advance in the company.
Professionalism:
- Be punctual
- Be responsible
- Dress appropriately
- Keep your work area organized and neat
- Be prepared - do the research and know what you are talking about
- Show commitment to your employer
- Know about the company you work for
- Follow instructions carefully
- Be dependable
Continuing Education:
- Ask questions
- Pay attention
- Be willing to learn
- Seek out opportunities to improve your job skills and knowledge
Ethics:
- Be honest
- Don’t take any of the company’s assets (equipment or goods) for personal use
- Give your best to your work
- Show commitment to your employer
- Be dependable
- Do not gossip or cause discord in the office
Attitude:
- Be enthusiastic
- Be energetic
- Take initiative
- Show interest
- Be willing to learn
- Admit mistakes
Communication:
People communicate in a variety of ways. We communicate verbally and non-verbally through gestures and body language. Non-verbal communication generally carries more weight. Your employer will trust that you will carry out an assignment if you listen without interrupting and maintain eye contact rather than looking around the room or fidgeting. When discussing projects, there is usually different views expressed. Always remain courteous and respectful as you voice your own views. As we spend most of our day with our fellow employees, friendships are naturally formed. However, remember that you were hired to do a job. Therefore, any friendships or personal problems resulting from these friendships can not detract from your work.
Below are a few basic tips for communicating in the work place:
- Ask questions
- Pay attention
- Listen carefully
- Be polite
- Be respectful
- Wait until you are experienced and know the environment to offer new ideas
- Admit mistakes
- Do not gossip or cause discord in the office
- Maintain frequent communication with fellow employees involved in a project
