Tag Archives: office protocol

Moving On to That Next Job

Now that all of your efforts in landing the job of your dreams have finally paid off, how do you leave your old job gracefully? Is there a particular etiquette involved? You bet there is. You should always remember to do a few things before you step out that door and across that new threshold into the job of your dreams (or nightmares). For one thing, don’t cut off everyone you have worked with cold turkey. You never know when your association with them might come in handy and besides, it’s not very polite. Hand out cards with your new … Continue reading →

Going That Extra Mile On The Job

This topic has nothing to do with jogging or even walking swiftly. Instead, it has to do with pitching in and being a part of a team. This is an intangible soft skill, which is vital to effectively mastering any job. By doing a little bit more than that which is required of you, several things begin to happen simultaneously. For one thing, the boss will eventually notice and for another, your co-workers will as well. Barring the fact that some co-workers may try to take advantage and sluff some of their work off on you, the advantages in doing … Continue reading →

Being Punctual: Why Is It Important?

There are those among us in the working world (this author included) who would rather die than be late for anything. In fact, it’s so bad that the earlier I can be sometimes, the better. Of course, this is not recommended behavior and, is just as problematic in its own way as being chronically late. Anyway, when you are coming to work or involved in business affairs, to be late reflects badly and is a classic faux pas no-no. Just consider why someone should trust you with an account or any other type of job situation if you don’t have … Continue reading →

A Good Work Ethic: How Will It Help?

A good work ethic, like fine wine, takes years to develop. It is probably the single most important asset an older worker has, for example, to sell him or herself to the organized corporate band of gypsies that represent the fierce job market of today. A work ethic is dynamic and is always a work in progress. If you want to hone yours, read on for a few thoughts on the matter. First of all, a work ethic must be sincere. If you love your work, it will be easier to develop an appreciation for it; if you don’t, the … Continue reading →

Bad Work Habits: Get Rid of Them!

For some, this blog may seem obvious and even trite but for some others, I know, there will be a moment of epiphany. The reason for this is because some people are smart and others, well others, aren’t so smart, to be polite. If you are lucky enough to have a job that pays your bills and puts food on your table, don’t be a jerk and jeopardize it with behavior that is so over the top that it was probably never contained in the first place. Consider some of the following situations, and in the words of Mark Twain, … Continue reading →

Job Professionalism: What Exactly Is It?

There are some purists out there who might say that if you have to ask the question there’s not a chance in that very warm place below that you will ever understand the answer. Still, I am more broad-minded, and believe that even the comatose can learn to live and understand again! The following thoughts apply to any job, at least to my demented mind. They reflect an appropriate attitude and that is the point (or the rub if you prefer Shakespearean terms.). Seriously folks, it doesn’t matter what you do for a living; professionalism refers to HOW you do … Continue reading →