What not to do at work…bad habits

Everyone is guilty of bad habits they have generated and brought to their place of work…So students beware of your bad habits and be careful using them in your summer workplace. See below for things that we are all guilty of and ways to overcome them.

Punctuality: Being late for work!: Try setting your clocks ten min fast..you will never be late to anywhere.

Procrastination: Prioritizing projects and tasks: Make a list of all your projects you are working on. Rank them in order of importance and what needs to be done first. Once you complete a project or tasks scratch it off your list.

Doing personal business at work: online banking, online shopping: Plan to do your personal business on your breaks..It’s that simple!

Social Items: Texting, checking facebook, msn, and personal e-mail: Shut your phone off, leave it in your car. As for facebook block the website and msn just don’t download it onto your computer. If it already there delete it.

Staying Focused..: Set goals to stay on task and once you have reached your goal reward yourself. Do that throughout your day..you will notice the amount of work you get done…but don’t get to caught up in rewarding yourself.

Keeping Cool Over the Summer!....or is it a Love/Hate Relationship?

Just some tips to keep in mind over the summer..!

•Do company business on company time.
•Get to know your co-workers. Take this as an opportunity to make friends or even a networking circle.
•Keep a log book when you learn something new. Keeping record could come in handy at a later date.
•Be neat, keep everything organized. People tend to associate neatness with good work ethics.
•Have fun! It is important to experience leisure activities, to balance out your schedule.

Try to make the most out of your summer job and have fun while you are at it!

You either love your job or really don’t like it. Here are some points to help you learn to love your job!

•Maintain a positive attitude
•Be proactive, set personal goals: what do you want to accomplish at the end of the week, what stage should you be in with your project.
•Be self motivated and friendly.
•Fine a mentor in your workplace.
•Don’t be shy speak up when you have ideas, be innovative.

Remember no job is perfect..if you truly tried everything to enjoy your summer job and it’s just not working, take it as a learning experience and for next summer.. research different avenues!

First Day of Work

The first day of a new job is very nerve-racking but is probably the most important day of a summer job. Here are a few tips that will help in leaving a positive first impression.

• Dress for success! It’s better to be over dressed on the first day then to be underdressed.


• You might want to ask your supervisor beforehand what they consider to be appropriate.
  


• Be early! Arrive 15-20 min before expected time.
  


• Pay attention, especially to polices, rules and regulations.
  


• Ask lots and lots of questions, don’t be shy ask for clarification if needed.
  


• Remember the names of people you were introduced to for future reference.

Survival of the fittest!

For the month of July, the Career Centre Blog will be full of cool summer tips to get you through your summer job.


Work Safety: When starting a new a job work safety is the number one priority, but many students feel the excitement and forget their rights and responsibilities. Workplace safety is extremely important, visit the link below for more information on your rights.


http://www.youngworker.ca/en/flash/yw_2008.aspx