![]() ![]() Don’t have personal conversations at your desk. As a general rule, treat your emails as a professional form of communication, and make sure that the information you share is appropriate for the time, place, and people involved. When in doubt, always do your part to keep emails and other correspondences friendly and professional. Additionally, by “replying all,” you may find yourself embarrassed as your entire organization reads details that were only meant to be shared with one or two others. Carefully consider whether or not all of the parties who received the initial email need to be included in your reply. ![]() Understand the differences-and repercussions-between hitting “Reply” and “Reply All” when responding to an email. Below are some of the biggest don’ts of office life. But for many individuals, proper workplace etiquette does not come as intuitively as you might think. Doing so can have major negative impacts on your career. Let’s face it: There are certain actions and behaviors you just shouldn’t bring with you into a professional workplace. I polled a few friends (most are fellow Huskies) and coworkers, and this is a compilation of our advice. ![]() In that time, through trial, error, and observation, I’ve learned a lot about what works in the workplace-as well as what doesn’t.īecause etiquette is so important to professional success, I wanted to share useful tips that other graduates can use as they begin to enter the professional workforce, whether as a part of an internship, co-op, or postgraduate life. But I’ve actually been learning about the professional world since December of 2008, when I began working at my first co-op. I’ve been working in New York City for the duration of my post-grad life, ever since Northeastern’s Commencement in May of 2012. How you present yourself and interact with those around you-whether your coworkers, supervisors, or direct reports-speaks to who you are as a person and as a member of the team, and can directly influence the trajectory of your career. When it comes to working in an office or other professional setting, etiquette matters. It has since been updated for clarity and style. This post was originally written by Class of 2012 alum Michele Richinick, who is now a senior reporter for. ![]()
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