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6. Meet Deadlines the dull monotony of work and broaden your
As mentioned earlier, time is money. social network simultaneously. What’s better
Punctuality is key to maintaining a good pro- than killing two birds with one stone, right?
fessional demeanour. It is advisable to plan a Gleaning from the myriad of knowledge and
buffer period before every deadline for any work leaders out there is a great way to sus-
last-minute changes that might need to be tain a life-long learning attitude. Inject some
effected. Allowing room for the inevitable inspiration into your job by learning from other
always comes in handy. Instead of rushing experts in the industry. There is always some-
against time, you can work at a steady pace thing more to learn.
with peace of mind knowing that you are still
on track and timeline. More than project dead- Just like that, you become indispensable to
lines, always stick closely to your schedule and any employer! We hope these seven foolproof
meeting times. Even if your manager is running tips enable you to put your best foot forward
late, it does not give you permission to show in any business setting. Remember, these are
up late too. Being present and prepared dem- not hard and fast rules to climb the corporate
onstrates commendable conduct. Furthermore, ladder. Take time to learn your company and
it contributes and creates a work culture where familiarise yourself with their needs. Being an
everyone is respectful of each other’s time. asset in any company begins with you invest-
ing valuable time and effort. Employers are
7. Schedule Courses looking for potential, not just polish. Happy
Many companies offer paid opportunities for working!
employees to enrol in courses to upgrade their
skills and work competency. You can choose
from a range of topics of interest which are
usually (and should be) aligned with your com-
pany’s goals and objectives. Oftentimes, these
mini workshops are held in fun and conducive
venues. In addition, you get to connect with
other like-minded professionals from similar
industries with whom you share similar in-
terests. This allows you to break away from