Posted on 2 September, 2011
When asked what the number one piece of advice he would give an employee on the subject of office etiquette and career success, Peter Post, co-author of? The Etiquette Advantage in Business: Personal Skills for Professional Success answered, "Be on time". Being punctual for your work day, your appointments, and your deadlines shows respect for others and for yourself. You want to have the reputation as someone who is prepared, organized and respectful. Being chronically or habitually late gives the impression that your time is more important than everyone else's since you keep others waiting with your tardiness. It reflects a serious lack of organization skills and perhaps will even give the impression that you do not like your job or the person you are meeting with. If you are serious about your career and are looking to climb the corporate ladder, the first thing you need to do is change the way you think about punctuality. Here are a few tips to help you be on time: Being late because of a traffic jam or freak snow storm is sometimes unavoidable and your boss or your client will understand. Being late because you couldn't find your keys or you overslept will not be so easily accepted and it may cost you that promotion. |
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