Preparing for Your Workplace Engagement.

Here are some personal and professional tip adopted from:

 http://personalgrowth.lifetips.com/cat/57062/being-professional/index.html

Body Language

Use positive body language at all times. You can convey this by smiling and paying attention to the person. Stop doing other activities and listen to the person's concerns. Attend to those concerns or direct the person to someone who can help if you are unable to do so.

 

Rude People

Be tactful with rude people. If someone at work is rude to you, be patient and courteous. Count to ten silently and slowly, then respond politely and positively.

 

Gum

Avoid blowing and popping gum in the office. This behavior is unprofessional and distorts the communication process between you and a fellow employee or customer. Furthermore, the popping or cracking sound of gum in the mouthpiece of a telephone should also be avoided since the sound is magnified and may have a negative effect on the caller.

 

Eating

Avoid eating at your desk especially when seated in a public area. If you eat onions or any other foods with strong odors, use mints or brush your teeth before interacting with others. Strong food odors are offensive to many people.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coughing

Be discreet when coughing or yawning. These are necessary physical functions. However, when done with a wide open mouth, besides being unattractive and distracting, they are also unhealthy. Germs can be easily transmitted from one person to another in this manner. When coughing or yawning, cover the mouth; if possible use a tissue, and turn away from those around you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquiring a Professional Look

It is very important factor to have a  polished professional look. Having your nails and your hair done is key. You don't have to pay someone to do this for you. A home manicure (pedicure if you wear open toe shoes) is sufficient. Make sure to take care of your hair and skin.

For women, simple accessories can make your outfit look better. For example, simple earrings and a light simple necklace when worn with a suit and can do wonders. A small thin bracelet and a simple ring can finish the look. You may not even need all these excepting a simple brooch.