How to Make a Good Impression at Work Place

There is a saying that the “First Impression is the best impression”. So we don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression. If you are on your first job or if it is your first day on a new job you may find it awkward to mix up with people. But remember that your first few days or weeks at the work place can be an indicator to how the rest of your job goes. If you manage to get good first impressions from your Boss and coworkers it would make fitting in to your job in the company much easier. Sometimes we manage to make a good first impression especially with subordinates even before we meet them because of our ranking.

We all want to make a good impression at work and get noticed by our Boss and subordinates. But unfortunately, many of us even after working in several Organizations still do not have much idea on Office Etiquettes which is very important if we want to make a lasting good impression. A good book on Office Etiquettes can be of great help to know what to do and what not to do at work. And talking of Manners or Etiquettes who can be better to talk about that than the Best Selling Author Emily Post?

Here are some tips which may help

Follow Office Etiquettes. Good Manners are important if you want to make a good impression as people notice what you wear, what you say, your body language or how you behave etc.

Gaining knowledge about the Company and its activities before the first day at work can help you to start contributing and becoming part of the team faster.

Be more of a Listener at least the first few days of the work as your main motto for the week would be gaining as much as knowledge about the company and colleagues. This is a good time to build a good rapport. Being a skilled listener can make a very good impression at work.

Find a mentor who can show you the ropes and give you additional insight into your new job and company.

Make sure you learn the name of peoples at work fast.

Have a Positive attitude at work. If you do not have one develop it as No one likes negative people.

Keep your eyes and ears open. But be neutral and never be a contributor to office gossip. Do not indulge in bad humor or sarcastic remarks. Also avoid conversation on topics like politics, religion, health problems and other personal issues.

Do not boast about you or your achievements otherwise you would have people running away from you or making fun of you behind your back. Let your work speak for you.

Do not take more work than you can handle at least in the beginning months as failure in commitments can cost you dearly. It is always best to under promise and over deliver.

Make your colleagues feel important and you would be opening the doors to opportunities for friendships, jobs, love relationships, networking and sales.

You may make a mistake at work. But show the guts by taking the responsibility and coming with a solution to fix the mistake than putting the blame on others.

And Finally, Manage your time efficiently. You are paid to work. So work during the work timings.  

 

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