There will always be other people vying for the top. So prepare and pay attention. You should look at team meetings as an opportunity.
The whole group will be there, and your boss will be looking for intelligent input. If you can be the one to provide it, leave a good impression.
Before every meeting, check the agenda and ensure you are up to speed.
If you think of any questions, write them down so that when the meeting is underway, you can make a meaningful contribution.
Arrive early, and make sure you put your phone on silent.
Devote all your attention to the meeting. If you concentrate and regularly provide useful input, then you will elevate your status within the workforce.
To climb the career ladder, you must gain the respect of your colleagues. Through your actions and your words, you are influencing those around you, and you need to ensure this impression is positive.
Consider How You Use Social Media
Whether you are on Facebook, Twitter, or you like to post pictures on Instagram, they are all public forums. After all, if anyone in the world can see your posts, you can bet that your bosses and colleagues will be checking in. This is not to say you should avoid social media. You should embrace the possibilities it brings. You just need to use it properly to give the right impression.
Put Thought into All of Your Emails
Be wary of the “reply all” button. You will have experienced how distracting it can be when an alert pops up, and it can be infuriating if you lose your flow because of an irrelevant email. Save your colleagues from this problem by filtering out anyone who doesn’t need to be involved.
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