The way you carry yourself during the start of your career can have lasting
effects and should be approached with much thought and preparation. View the full article on Diane Gottsman's website at
http://dianegottsman.com/2012/04/top-ten-mistakes-young-professionals-make/.
1. Pushing the lines of the company dress code. Avoid the
temptation dress like you are still attending college classes.
2. Abusing the company’s internet policy. Just because you have
internet access at work doesn’t mean you should be Facebooking, tweeting and
shopping on company time.
3. Getting too close and personal at work. While there is
nothing wrong with making friends at work, be careful not to divulge too much of
your personal life too fast.
4. Not filling it back up. Whether it’s the last few sheets at
the copier or the last few sheets of toilet paper, be a good colleague and take
the extra few seconds it will take to restore and refresh the paper. Your
efforts will not go unappreciated.
5. Personal phone calls. Don’t bring personal calls into the
workplace unless absolutely necessary.
6. Texting at your desk. Texting can be just as much of a
disturbance (and just as unprofessional) as making personal calls at work.
7. Arriving late. Being late (even just a few minutes) on a
regular basis creates a less-than-desirable image that can be hard to shake.
8. Dialing down your productivity in the late afternoon. Just because you’re anxious to meet your friends after work doesn’t mean you can
spend the last hour and a half planning your night, emailing friends to confirm
or otherwise not doing your job.
9. Interrupting. This is something that plagues professionals
of all ages. Interrupting is a sure sign you’re not fully listening.
10. Expecting too much, too soon. We all know you won’t stay
in your first job forever. You may even be over-qualified for the position you
currently hold. But, don’t expect a promotion before your 90-day review.
For more of Diane Gottsman's business etiquette tips, visit www.dianegottsman.com
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