Re:Dos & Don'ts Upon Taking a New Job
by SkyMarshal on Sunday January 08, 2012 @02:49PM
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The rules, for anyone else who doesn't want to squint at a faded, crooked scan:
Al Casey's Rules for Success
SOME DO'S AND DON'TS UPON TAKING A NEW JOB -- (NOT IN ANY ORDER OF PRIORITY) -- ALL ARE IMPORTANT
1. If you want to get ahead in this world become a highly-concerned observer of the passing scene.
2. LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN -- don't try to show off your knowledge -- it will become known as you use it -- if your mouth is open you are not learning.
3. Mentally challenge everything -- not vocally -- particularly the assumptions that you are built into the situation.
4. Really listen to your peers -- get them to like you -- they are your best resource.
5. Do all possible to help your boss raise his/her status.
6. Develop a business plan for every assignment you are given -- allocate your time and resources -- develop calendar checkpoints.
7. Your availability is your most important asset -- it should be directed up, down, and sideways.
8. Work at giving the perception and the fact that you are aware of the feelings and goals of others.
9. On entering a new situation, get an organization chart of your department showing names and responsibilities of your peers -- walk the halls and let others see you.
10. Ask for help and show that you appreciate it, is the best way to make friends.
11. Do not try to impress others by relating your educaion, travels, or accomplishments -- they will all become known in time.
12. Do what you say you will do -- if you can't, let that be known.
13. Your first assignment is to become part of the team and not its leader.
14. Be early and stay late -- do not plan any social luncheons for the first six months.
Al Casey's Rules for Success
SOME DO'S AND DON'TS UPON TAKING A NEW JOB -- (NOT IN ANY ORDER OF PRIORITY) -- ALL ARE IMPORTANT
1. If you want to get ahead in this world become a highly-concerned observer of the passing scene.
2. LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN -- don't try to show off your knowledge -- it will become known as you use it -- if your mouth is open you are not learning.
3. Mentally challenge everything -- not vocally -- particularly the assumptions that you are built into the situation.
4. Really listen to your peers -- get them to like you -- they are your best resource.
5. Do all possible to help your boss raise his/her status.
6. Develop a business plan for every assignment you are given -- allocate your time and resources -- develop calendar checkpoints.
7. Your availability is your most important asset -- it should be directed up, down, and sideways.
8. Work at giving the perception and the fact that you are aware of the feelings and goals of others.
9. On entering a new situation, get an organization chart of your department showing names and responsibilities of your peers -- walk the halls and let others see you.
10. Ask for help and show that you appreciate it, is the best way to make friends.
11. Do not try to impress others by relating your educaion, travels, or accomplishments -- they will all become known in time.
12. Do what you say you will do -- if you can't, let that be known.
13. Your first assignment is to become part of the team and not its leader.
14. Be early and stay late -- do not plan any social luncheons for the first six months.