1. Maintain a professional attitude. Being professional at work is not just about arriving on time and dressing appropriately. It’s also about how you act, the things you say and actions you take that define how professional you seem at the office. You can act however you like outside the office, but to remain professional at work, it’s a good idea to keep a professional attitude.
This means what you think about and what you say should be considerate of your work environment. Try to refrain from offensive jokes and stories about drinking and partying on the weekend. Keep your focus on work while you’re there, and you’ll be perceived as being more professional.
2. Separate your personal time and work time. Everybody has things to do outside work and it is important to have that as part of keeping a healthy work and life balance. You should however limit as much as possible the impact your personal life has in the workplace. Step away from your desk if you need to make or answer a call, filter your words at work and try not to waste company time and resources.
3. Write professional emails. Everybody uses email as part of our jobs. Write professional emails by ensuring the standards of writing emails are met. You can also add an email signature at the bottom of your email. It’s an effective form of communication if written correctly. Funny quotes, images, links to other sites or advice aren’t really necessary and should be avoided.
4. Get to work on time. Most offices have the required minimum time to get to work. Get to work before time, add in half an hour or one hour after work hours. This depicts a professional and passionate image of yourself about your work and shows you are not working by he clock but willing to improve on your job.
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