Rules of the Workplace How do I make a great impression?

Rules of the Workplace

How do I make a great impression?

Program Overview

E - Explain

X – EXamine

L – LearnO - Opportunities

R – Rules of the Workplace

E -Evaluate

P – Picture what you want & Plan

You are here!

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Career Decision Making Process

You are

here!

Topics

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Dress for Success

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Not just for the interview

Know your environment

Shows professionalism

Your image is you

Work Environment

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What NOT to wear in the office1. Underwear as outerwear2. Workout gear3. Soiled, stained or rumpled clothing4. Shorts5. Tattoos6. Extreme hair color7. Too much cologne8. Long or wild-colored nails9. Grungy beards10. Miniskirts11. Overly revealing attire12. Athletic socks with street shoes13. Body piercings14. Bare midriff15. Low-rise pants

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Rule of thumb!

When in doubt….ASK!

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Work Place Etiquette

Mission of the organizationBasic values and normsBehavioral expectations

Work ethicWhat gets rewarded

Management philosophiesEthical standards

Attitude of employeesCommunication style11

A company culture is rules and norms, many of which are unspoken and informal, and will shape everything you do in an organization from how you work with people to what you wear.

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VerbalWrittenManaging PrioritiesTime ManagementPersonalLeadershipThinkingResponsibilityMotivation

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Take Initiative

Become a doer Know your goals Do it right away Think outside the box

14“Initiative is doing the right things without being told” -Elbert Hubbard

What’s my take away?

Today on I would say?

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