Corporate Manners for Freshers
July 21, 2008
Each year there are thousands of students who graduate from schools of academic learning and step into the world of real learning i.e. the corporate world. For some students it is an easy transition, while for many others it can be quite traumatic.
Freshers who have trouble crossing the Great Divide of the academic world and the corporate world can end up as underperforming employees, who have trouble forging successful careers or getting job promotions. In fact, keeping a few boardroom basics in mind can help put corporate freshers on the road to success.
Corporate Manners
When entering the corporate world, freshers should keep in mind that business or corporate manners matter greatly. They must remember that it is important to greet whoever is manning the reception desk, whenever they enter the workplace. The receptionist should be greeted with a warm smile and greeting, since he / she is the main point of contact and knows everyone in the company, and knowing the office plan well, can help you find your way around the place. Enquire the about arrival, departure and break timings, if you haven’t been informed about them, so that you can keep time, sticking to the golden rule of never being late.
Dressing The Corporate Way
How you dress determines your attitude and to some extent helps in being successful at work. Find out about your company’s dress code or observing what your colleagues wear can tell you what you can and cannot wear to work. Dress well bordering on the conservative as it does make boost the impression people have of you. So, dress to make a positive impression.
Workspace Manners
Maintain a proper sitting posture. Don’t personalise your workspace with family pictures and other accessories while you are still on probation. Limit personal calls to zero during your first few weeks at work. Keep the ringer volume low, so that it is audible only to you.
Maintain Personal Space
It is good to interact and network with your colleagues and people from other departments at lunchtime. However, refrain from giving out too much personal information, at the same time don’t ask too many questions of others or gossip about them.
Lunchtime Lessons
Join colleagues for lunch in the lunchroom or cafeteria, as it will allow you to get to know other people who work for the company.
Candour And Frankness
At initial meetings and presentations share your ideas with others, but during your probationary period, learn to reserve your opinions for yourself. Always, maintain eye contact when talking to others,
Knowledge Is Power
Keep up to date with the latest happenings in business and what the competition is up to by reading trade journals and magazines, watch business programmes, attend seminars and lectures on latest business trends. Ask colleagues questions related to business to learn more about your firm.
Workplace Resources
Never misuse workplace resources, such as using office e-mail or surfing the Internet for personal reasons.
Know Your Limitations
Do not use office e-mail or surf the Internet for personal use. Take responsibility for your work tasks and perform them well without depending on others to help you out. Never delay what you can do today. Be willing to take on extra work, help out colleagues who have more on their plate than you, but learn when to say NO to avoid being overloaded with work.
Remember people’s names and use them in conversation to lend a warm touch. If you don’t remember someone’s name, re-introduce yourself when you meet them again and they will respond in the same way. If, someone mispronounces your name, correct them politely.
Respect others by going outside to use your cell phone and turning it off when appropriate. Never use your phone when visiting the washroom. When writing in-house e-mails, write them as you would a letter, keep them brief and avoid abbreviations. Always respond to phone calls and e-mails within 24-hours.
Keep these tips in mind and no doubt you will make your mark in the corporate world!
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