This week’s Blog comes from Ann Marie Sabath, Founder, At Ease Inc.
Below are six (unwritten) rules essential for success whether you are an intern or full-time professional:
- Don’t Be On Time – Be Early
That applies for getting to work, arriving at events, even meeting colleagues for lunch. The secret for being on time: schedule when you have to leave rather than the time you have to be somewhere.
- Be Proactive Rather Than Reactive
Try to meet one new person a day. By taking the initiative to do so, others will see them as interesting when they are sincerely interested in others.
- Be Nice To Everyone
Treat the building security guards, receptionists, custodian and cafeteria team with the same respect they do your organization’s higher-ups.
- Remain Positive
No, Not, Can’t, Won’t, Shouldn’t, Couldn’t, Wouldn’t….
Tell others what you “can do” rather than what you “cannot do.” Know that those who succeed find solutions, rather than making excuses, for even the most challenging situations.
- Be Prepared
When invited to a meeting, ask, “What may I do to prepare for the meeting?” This question will demonstrate to your managers that you want to be an active participant rather than merely warming a seat.
- Park Your Smartphones
People first and then technology. Smartphones should be on vibrate and out of sight when you are in meetings. The action of making even the slightest eye contact with your smartphone appendage may be misinterpreted as being disinterested in what the person speaking has to say.What else do you think is important? Add a comment below to post your additional suggestions to our Career blog!
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