3 TIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS 💻

As a career coach, I work with a lot of young professionals entering the workforce. After all the job searching, rounds of interviews, and finally landing the job, it may seem like the hard part is done, but maintaining a healthy work experience takes continuous effort. Working takes up a huge chunk of adult life, and it can become toxic fast. Having worked in both mega-corporations and startups, I’ve picked up some valuable tips to help get by.

BRUSH UP ON EMAIL ETIQUETTE 📧

Maybe it’s because I’m a millennial and we were taught to letter-format emails, but having proper email etiquette has always worked in my favor. And now as the recipient of numerous cold emails from students and young professionals, those with email etiquette always stand out. Keep it short and sweet, but professional!

BE OPEN TO FEEDBACK 📝

I can’t stress this one enough! Yes, you got there because you have the skill sets, ideas, and professionalism the company values, but it doesn’t stop there. You should continue growing and learning in any and all jobs from entry level to supervisor positions. The best way to do that is to keeping an open mindset and be open to feedback. I’m obviously not talking about degrading bosses who put you down, but general feedback and critique on your work is not a bad thing!

DON’T GOSSIP 🗣️

This one is SO important. Even in work environments where your coworkers become some of your closest friends, do not ever gossip in the office or about anyone at the office. Indulging in professional gossip becomes a bad habit fast, and it will get to the person and/or higher ups. Let others talk and just quietly listen without giving input if possible. You’re there for your career, to make money, and do your job and you don’t need any bad karma or guilt following you home.

What are your best professional tips?

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