These nine rules are essential if you want to have a reputation for being a professional. Your employer will expect you to get your job done, on time, within the budget and at an acceptable quality level. They need you to be there and to consistently get your job done on time. This article will reveal what you have to do to be a professional in the workplace today. Rule Number One -Observe, Listen, Keep Quiet And Absorb. Listen to everything that you hear around you. It is important to absorb all of the information that you can, through reading, listening, asking questions and taking notes on everything. Nobody likes a know-it-all, especially if you are new to the organization so take your time and get to know how the organizations handles different situations and functions. Rule Number Two -Be Aware Of Gossip & Corporate Culture Anyone that talks about other people will eventually talk about you. Do not be known as a gossip or someone who is spreading incorrect information. Listen to the corporate grapevine but don’t add to it. You do not want to get the reputation of someone who spreads rumors or gossip. If you do, no one will every trust you with sensitive information. Every company has some unwritten rules which may be part of their corporate culture. For example, you may be expected to give a donation to the presidents’ favorite charity during the holidays. Or it is assumed that you will always attend company functions. It is best to always appear to be a team player by uncovering and following these unwritten rules. Rule Number Three - Be Professional Whatever your corporate position, you should always be courteous, mind your manners and never be rude. In addition, you should not use foul language or tell off color jokes. People who maintain a professional demeanor never get visibly angry, never become loud or physical. You should always appear competent and strive to work well with others, if you do not get along with someone, stay away from them. You don’t have to like people to work with them! Make sure that you always accept projects without complaining. When you do have a problem or complaint, make sure you ONLY discuss it with your supervisor or Human Resources. You never want the reputation of being a complainer at work and your reputation will be reflected in your day to day workplace demeanor. Rule Number Four - Know Your Individual Responsibility Know what is expected of you and do it in a timely manner while maintaining quality work. Remember that you and only you are responsible for what you do. It is very important that you accept responsibility for ALL your actions and never make excuses or blame others for your actions. Another important point is to never hide your mistakes. Tell your boss as soon as you realize there is a problem, explain how it happened and have a plan to correct it. You will make mistakes in your career, so admit them, correct them, and learn from them and MOVE ON! Jim Stedt is a partner at The Business SoftSkills Company (GetSoftSkillsNow.Com) located in Santa Ana, California. They provide job readiness and workforce success videos for education, business, prisons and individual use. Training is available online, on DVD, or through an affiliate program. These products are the most complete and concise soft skills training packages now available for the price of an average college textbook
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