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** HABITS FOR THE WORKPLACE - written by Corliss M. Tillman **
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1. Build a good rapport with your peers. They can have a direct
impact on the type of support you may receive.
2. Arrive at work at least 30 minutes prior to your shift. If
you're at work on time, then you're late. If you are early, you're on
time. Arriving early provides you with time to schedule your daily
activities.
3. Key a daily log of your activities and important conversations.
There is power in saying that on a specific date someone informed you of one
thing or promised something else.
4. Take advantage of any tuition reimbursement training programs offered
by your employer.
5. Develop a mentor relationship on the job.
6. Never burn bridges. Bypass the desire to bad-mouth your
company. Bad-mouthing the company could potentially tarnish your
reputation.
7. Correct false information immediately. If false information is
left uncorrected in your personnel record, it could suggest that you have a
performance problem. Always file a rebuttal to issues with which you
disagree.
8. Perform your job competently. Do the best job possible.
Leave no doubt in the minds of others that you are worthy of upward mobility.
9. Meet regularly with your manager. Don't wait until you receive
your annual performance review to stay on target with your manager. Meet
with him or her once every two months to discuss your performance.
Remember, upward mobility/promotions are offered to people that work hard and
play hard.
These pearls of wisdom are from my book entitled, "How to Survive the
Drama and Trauma in Corporate America."
About the Author
Corliss Tillman has been a trainer and human resources professional for thirty
years. She is the author of Repackage Yourself, Workplace Journal and
How to Survive the Drama and Trauma in Corporate America. She is also
the founder/president of Professional Women In Business of America, Inc. which
is dedicated to helping people move forward in their career, business and life
through education, networking and training.
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