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As many of us are full/part time workers, I hope, this would be helpful for all of us.
Everyone wants to do their best at work to assure they keep moving up the ranks in the company. Think about it – why else would you keep working at one place over another?
We tend to think that in order to get ahead, we have to do incredible tasks, meet crazy deadlines and overwork ourselves to the bone. Although these will surely earn us a checkmark in the “hard worker” category of our personal files, there is more to moving up than working diligently.
But the most important things in both your professional and love life, are the little things. Keep that tie straight, keep personal phone calls short and be a team player. Now these things are sure to get you noticed.
[li]Look good
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Carry a briefcase:
Arriving to work and leaving with a briefcase every day gives others the impression that you are hard at work, even away from your desk. You might only be using it to carry your lunch, but it still gets the message across.
[li]**Sit up straight: **
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Sitting up straight and standing proud by the water cooler are body signals that point to a confident and driven man. You don’t want others to see you slouching in front of your computer, unless you’re in the midst of pulling a late night stretch to finish a report.
[li]**Be on time : **
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Nobody likes waiting after others, so do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. Like I always say; “Don’t expect me to be early, but I will never be late.” Just be punctual.
[li]Keep your personal life at home :
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An important aspect of any good employee is his ability to separate work from home, which means that he is entirely dedicated to work when he’s in the office. This means no long chit-chats with the girlfriend about what movie to watch tonight.
[li]**Don’t worry, be happy: **
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Smiling is contagious, and it will only make it more difficult for others to give you grief – if you happen to do something wrong, that is.
[li]**Look and smell good: **
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Simple things like carrying breath mints and a pocket comb can be lifesavers, but most look savers. No matter what people say, they still judge others mainly on their looks. So save your casual clothes for Fridays and always look sharp.
[li]**Keep your work area clean: **
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Having a clean desk with all your papers in place is a good way to stay organized, and an especially good way to show your boss that you’re organized in every respect.
[li]Sound good
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Know what you’re talking about:
Browse through the morning paper, catch the latest developments in your industry and know what’s going on at work. You want to be in touch with your work at both the micro and macro levels. Keeping yourself informed can only help if you plan on making a move to a bigger and better corporation.
[li]**Talk with your hands: **
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Don’t be afraid to express yourself with your hands. And no, you don’t have to be Italian to do so, just be natural about it. Plus, nobody likes a stiff.
[li]**Always have a joke ready: **
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Although you don’t want to be known as the office clown (the type that uses office stationery to expand his nasal cavities), you want to be able to crack a joke when the time is right. **And what better way to set the mood for an office party than by cracking a Rabbi joke? **
[li]Do good, be good
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Gimme, gimme, gimme:
I’m not referring to money and bonuses, but to your workload. If you make it a habit to do extra work, your boss will notice it, especially when the next promotion comes around. And don’t worry, the money will follow suit.
[li]**Watch where you surf: **
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Remember that the workplace should be one of decency, where you abstain from visiting questionable sites during your free time. Forget about that nudie site where you can see your favorite actress in the flesh. :hehe: And while you’re at it, cut your surfing time too.
[li]**Be nice to your co-workers: **
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Remembering people’s birthdays and getting the latest info on your assistant’s flu are always a plus. Be a leader:
Don’t be afraid to take on the role of a leader when necessary. A veteran employee is retiring, organize a goodbye party; someone is being promoted, set up a happy hour with your co-workers. Take initiative and others will take an instant liking to you.
[li]**Respect office politics and rules: **
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There is an unwritten set of rules to abide by in any workplace. Things like keeping the coffee machine clean, refilling the photocopier’s paper tray and so on, are assumed. Office politicks are a slippery turf; don’t mess with them.
[li]Good Work!
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As little things make up the big picture, going through this checklist will keep you in check at work and impress your boss along the way. So be smart, look sharp and land that upcoming promotion. See you on the way up the corporate ladder!
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