Friday, March 12, 2010
What I Learned Today: Volume 1
8:43 AM | 
Posted by
Erin Louise 
STOP LOOKING AT YOUR CRACKBERRY, I PHONE, HANDHELD GADGET
AKA: HUGE DISTRACTION
First hand experience during a very important presentation:
In the work world take a second, minute, even an hour to give someone your full undivided attention because:
- They will respect you more
- You will understand their idea/ vision/ pitch/ request
- You will become a valued and indispensable employee
- And because it's just the RIGHT and polite thing to do
Trust me, I love being attached to my phone just as much as the next girl or boy, but there is a time when you need to just flip it to silence and deal. When in serious business meetings pay attention and listen! Show your co-workers and more importantly your boss why they hired you. When the presentation is all done; Get back to work so it won’t even look like you skipped a beat.
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I could not agree more!
I don't know when common courtesy went out the window and it became socially acceptable to pay more attention to your phone than the person you're meeting with, but this blog post is right on.
Even in a casual workplace this is incredibly important! I would consider anyone who has been employed for less than a year to still be "on notice" or on a probationary status. It is important to give your attention and time to the tasks at hand. You can catch up on your social life during lunch or when you're out of the office.
This is very relevant for those who are entering internships and jobs this summer! Students need to realize that businesses don't take summer break...June, July and August aren't relaxing months for businesses that run year round. Buck up and be professional!
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