How to be Professional at Work

You see everyone at work scoring promotions and climbing up the ladder to success. Now how is this possible you might ask me. Business etiquette is key to success as an individual in the workforce. It’s not only what you do, but also really “how” you do it that separates you from your co-workers. One must listen carefully, be reliable, and also stay positive in order to triumph in the workplace. 

• To be effective in the workplace you must first listen carefully to what is being asked of you. When you listen and understand with clarity, you will be much more prepared to work with purpose and direction (Diana 2014). Listening is one component that is key to being professional in the workplace.
• A professional employee is also reliable. Anyone can understand what needs to be done; actually doing it becomes the problem. Sometimes we justify delaying certain tasks for other tasks we prefer, and sometimes we avoid working on certain projects that do not interest us. To earn success, you must be reliable (Alison, 2013).
•  To be successful, you must first believe you may become a success story. Being positive will give you the lightness of mood and energy in order to bring about exciting moments in your career. Others will love to be around you, and you will soon find yourself being supported by those you work with.

            Remember to listen, to be reliable, and to be positive. I know first hand that if you develop these qualities that you will climb the ladder of success at work. So remember that how successful you are at work is totally up to you!

References

Green, Alison (July 22, 2013). What does it mean to be professional at work? Retrieved from: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2013/07/22/what-does-it-mean-to-be-professional-at-work.

      Podmoroff, Diana (2014). Professionalism. Retrieved from: http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/professionalism.htm