Author: Alyssa Rebolledo
Business Etiquette is a practical and fundamental skill everyone should use while working on a job. Exercising this practice will help advance your career and boost your likability amongst colleagues and employers alike. The best path to receiving a job offer, a promotion, or creating a positive work environment is through proper professional politeness.
Here are some helpful tips to use in professional settings.
Thank you Notes. Imagine you are interviewing for your dream job. You exceed the expectations of the interviewer and receive the position. The next step to take is sending the Hiring Manager an appreciation letter. Be sure to thank the person for their time and for their decision to hire you. The Manager will remember this act of sincere gratitude and consider you during promotion time.
On the other hand, if the company opts not to hire you for a particular position, send them a thank you card anyway, for their time and consideration. The evaluator may keep you in mind if the candidate they selected does not work out, or if there are other openings for new hires.
Thank you acknowledgements can be done through emails, in person, or through other writings.
Responding to Emails Accordingly. When writing an email using proper business etiquette form, you should begin and end with a professional greeting and closing. The most important part of crafting a corporate email is to send a well-written concise one, free of any spelling mistakes or grammatical errors. In most cases, you should respond sooner rather than later.
For instance, if the CEO of the corporation writes you an important inquiry about your latest work, they will expect a perfect response, and one in a very timely manner. If you take two hours to reply and send a sloppy email, chances are that this will be your last day on the job. When receiving an email from a colleague, customer or client, or even supervisor, answer them quickly. But, remember to always proofread the content first before sending, to clean up any mistakes and avoid embarrassment later.
Punctuality is Key. Always be on time even when working remotely or in an office. Clocking in without delay is the best way to practice good business manners. This shows the organization that you made a commitment to your job. You are ready to work for the day and will not make others wait for you.
Be Positive and Respect Others. Having a bright outlook will make you more open-minded to other workers. They can feel free to talk to you, ask questions, and seek help. Business etiquette requires you to be professional and positive to make every teammate feel welcome in the workplace. This also includes having respect for others. Treat everyone well, whether they have a higher or lower job within the company. A “best” practice would be to deal with all employees as if they are the CEO.
These small but significant actions will not only earn you a great reputation within the company, but will also help you on your way up the career ladder.
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