Tips For Workplace Success Successful workers—whether co-op, intern, or full-time employees—share certain characteristics, including a positive attitude, a professional demeanor, and a desire for personal and professional growth on the job.
Attitude
- Arrive at work on-time every day. Being punctual will endear you to your supervisor even if he or she is habitually late.
- Be friendly and courteous to everyone.
- Make efforts to fit in to the culture of your workplace; don't expect others to change to accommodate you.
- Be curious! Whether you are working in a short-term or full-time position, you have a great opportunity to learn about real-life applications of engineering in your field. Take advantage of the chance to learn from your experience.
- Be open to—and positive about—new ideas. Nobody enjoys working with a naysayer!
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for every project to which you are assigned. You will learn something from every assignment you take on, even those that you don't initially think are interesting. Never give the impression that you think you're too important to do the menial tasks that your position may require at times.
- Don't be afraid to make mistakes, and ask for help when needed.
Professionalism
- Always be appropriately dressed for your position.
- Be ethical about your use of company resources (e.g., phone, fax, e-mail), and try to avoid having to handle personal issues at work.
- Be mindful of your supervisor's personality and priorities. Learn as quickly as possible what he or she wants and needs from you, and provide those things to the best of your ability.
Personal & Professional Growth
- Get to know other interns (if you are doing a short-term work experience) or other new employees (if you have a full-time position). You can help each other adjust to the workplace and also learn from each other.
- Find a mentor in the company and nurture your relationship with him or her.
- Use this opportunity to expand your professional network.
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