ASME Launches New ASME.org Website

ASME Launches New ASME.org Website ASME Launches New ASME.org Website ASME Launches New ASME.org WebsiteIf youre reading this sentence, youre on the new website. What you landsee here is just one of many new page designs on the new ASME.org. After you finish reading this article, we encourage you to explore the site and see for yourself. While youre here, check out the new My Account page and make sure your information and communication preferences are up-to-date. Itll help us keep in touch and better serve you with relevant information and content in the future. www.asme.org One of the main goals of the new website design is to improve the mobile web experience to better serve the increasing number of ASME constituents who primarily use their phones to visit websites and consume digital content. The new site was built using a technique known as responsive design, which enables better viewing and functionality on smartphones, tablets and other devices. Whether you wish to access v orwort content, find the latest society news, purchase a product, access your member benefits, update your account profile or any number of other ways to engage with ASME.org all of those experiences are now fully mobile-optimized with new page designs that look great and function well on any screen.Improved usability and navigation is another goal of the website redesign. The product pages, content pages, full checkout process including shopping cart, My Account page, and calendar of events were all revamped for better ease of use and faster access to information. The website also features a new mega menu navigation that helps visitors see what pages are within each section of the site before they click making it easier to find information quickly by scanning the menu. This menu also contains links to critical tools and resources that are hosted outside of ASME.org, providing a shortcut to the most important websites and tools for each area of ASME all in one place. The new Mega Menu navigation bar expands to preview more pages within each section of the website.We will also prominently highlight divisions and sections in the navigation via a permanent Sections Divisions link in the site header, appearing at the top of all website pages, as well as in a featured unit on the home page both will lead to a content page with relevant links for these key parts of the Society. The expanded Get Involved menu within the navigation bar also features access to divisions and sections, along with other opportunities to engage with the Society.Whether you are new to ASME and visiting the site for the first time or have been to the ASME.org many times before, it was critically important for the new website to be more intuitive and enable you to find what youre looking for without the trial and error clicking that many experienced on the old site, said Josh Heitsenrether, Managing Director, Marketing Digital Strategy. We wanted the experience of ASME.org to match what youd expect from other leading websites you visit. The mega menu, the layout of the pages, the ability to filter and sort are all intended to make the site easier to use and come back to over and over again.Another change visitors will notice is the new Topics and Resources area of the site, which will be the new central hub for information, news, and thought leadership content all of which was previously scattered throughout separate sections of the website. Now, editorial content from the editors of ASME.org and Mechanical Engineering magazine, resources provided by contributors and collaborators, and society news will be available in a single stream that enables the reader to filter and sort the content as they wish based on source, content type and format. The flexibility of this new content area will enable expansion to include other types of news and information, such as news items from local sections or ASME Divisions. The new Topic Resources a rea home page and listing page showing one of the ways to filter content based on user preferencesCentralizing the content takes away the complexity of having to click to multiple hub pages to find the topic or type of content youre interested in. If, for example, you only want to view webinars on a specific topic, you can do that easily through the filter options, said Deborah Johnson, Director of Digital Operations. Weve made it much easier to find content all in one place and decide which content you want to view.The websites Search functionality also underwent a major upgrade as part of the redesign, which will result in more accurate and precise results for those using the search feature and the ability to refine results further using the search facets available on the page. This is powered by a new search engine and machine learning technology that has been running on the old website since January 2019 to learn about the sites search activity and deliver better results on the new website.The relaunch will be followed by a series of iterative releases over approximately 18months that will include new functionality, new content formats, and further enhancements to navigation. You can provide your feedback by taking a short survey here. A separate project is also slated to upgrade the Community area, which was out of scope for this relaunch. Several other ASME websites have been relaunched or are undergoing a redesign currently. This includes a majority of the RD Conference websites and the ASME E-Fest website.Now that weve done a big redesign of the website, youll departure to see continuous enhancements and updates from here including items weve already planned as well as those we gain from feedback from ASMEs constituents, said Heitsenrether. We have a new beginning for our web presence to the world that will show immediate benefit to visitors to the website today, coupled with a regular release plan that will ensure the site remains useful, relevant, and modern for future audiences to come.What to do next?Go to My Account to update your preferences and profile informationCheck out the new homepage and browse the siteBrowse content on the new Topics Resources areaCheck out the Societys other newsletters hereGive us your feedback by taking our post-launch surveyNeed help? Contact Customer Care.

Marine Corps Weight and Fitness Requirements

Marine korporation Weight and Fitness RequirementsMarine Corps Weight and Fitness RequirementsAccording to the 2008 Marine Corps Order6110.3 W/CH 1 from the Officer of the Commandant, the current standards of height and weight of all Marines (Male and Female) are listed in this link. Male Weight ChartsFemale Weight Charts If a Marine does not reisepass the height and weight standards, he/she will be given the Circumference Tape Test that is a measurement of the neck and stomach.Using a body fat percentage algorithm, as long as the Marines are below the following body fat percentages, they are within the standard The Marine Corpschanged their body-fat standards, effective August 11, 2008. The new standards are MALEAge 17-26 18%Age 27-39 19%Age 40-45 20%Age 46 21%FEMALEAge 17-26 26%Age 27-39 27%Age 40-45 28%Age 46 29% Note Many Marines are heavy on muscle/lower on body fat and the current height/weight standards do not accurately reflect someone with more muscle than body fat. If a Mar ine FailsAll Marines are required to maintain their weight/body fat in accordance with Marine Corps standards. Marines who weigh more than allowed on the charts linked below must undergo a body-fat measurement. Those who are over the Marine Corps body-fat standards are enrolled in the Body Composition Program (BCP). Every Marine must be physically fit, regardless of age, grade, or duty assignment. Marines are required to pass a semi-annual Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The events of the USMC PFT areCrunches - 2 minutes, Pullups max reps, 3 mile timed run. The Marine Corps has developed a Combat Fitness Test (CFT), that all Marines must pass, in addition to the standard Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The grading system for the Marine CorpsCFT establish points for these events, and they will count toward Marine Corps promotion points, just as the PFT currently does. The Marine Corps CFT consists of the following events 880 Yard Run.Marines will run for 880 yards while wear ing boots and camouflage uniform (pants and t-shirt). Ammo Can Lifts.Marines will lift a 30-pound ammo can from the ground, over their heads as many times as they can in two minutes. Maneuver Under Fire.Marines must move through a 300-yard course, and perform designated tasks, in the time limit authorized. The tasks include Moving in a quick scurry for 10 yards, then a high craw for another 15 yards.Drag a casualty for 10 yards, while zigzagging through several cones. Then lift the casualty and carry him/her at a run for 65 yards.Carry two 30-pound ammo cans for 75 yards, while zigzagging through a series of cones.Toss a dummy grenade 22 1/2 yards and land it in a marked target circle.Perform three push-ups, pick up the two 30-pound cans and sprint to the finish line. Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL and fitness author certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Change Management Lessons From the Field

Change Management Lessons From the FieldChange Management Lessons From the FieldChange is possible the need for change is increasing change capability is necessary for the organizations that will succeed in the future. So say the respondents to my survey about change management success. In fact, internal and external consultants, and organization development, training, facilitation and menschengerecht resources professionals responded in a fairly consistent voice. (The one underrepresented group was line managers- Ill find ways to tap into their ideas in the future.) Change is not going away change is manageable organizations can do change well. I looked for patterns and trends in the responses, and provide them here for you. Successful change management requires effective communication,full and active executive support, employee involvement,organizational planning and analysis, andwidespread perceived need for the changes implemented. These are the big five when successful change is achieved. Implementing your change in an organizational environment that is already employee-oriented, with a high level of trust, is a huge plus. Understanding and responding to the range of human emotions during times of intense change, is also cited as critical. All of this may sound straightforward, but your suggestions about how to do each of these successfully are priceless. This article focuses on the key change management actions recommended by the majority of the change management study participants. A second article provides tips for addressing resistance to change. Another provides voices from the field and enables study participants to speak to you with their own words. Changes Experienced Change management study participants made their recommendations from their involvement in a broad range of changes. These are too numerous to mention and include downsizingmergers anddepartment and company reorganizations. Respondents implemented every conceivable initiative from the 1980s and 1990s including teams,self-directed work teams,quality,TQM,employee involvement,reengineering, andmanagement by objectives and matrix management. Additionally, respondents participated in new compensation programschanging work systems because of the Internetimplementing a strategic planning processimplementing new technology and software packages including MRPII and SAPrestructuring jobsdoubling production productivityrelocating facilitiesadopting new appraisal processes andchanging work requirements, including doing more with fewer resources. Change Management Recommendations Now that you have some context for the changes experienced by the study respondents, these are the factors they experienced that increased their organizations success with change management. Each participant did not cite all of these I am highlighting those change management factors fruchtwein frequently mentioned. More rigorous studies of change management success and failure are required to assess the impact of each of these actions, but, I believe, the results of my change management survey provide you with great guidance as you embark upon your desired change. Additionally, each of these factors does not occur separately from the others. They do not occur in a predictable sequence. In other words, portions of Executive Support and Leadership are usually happening while Organization Planning and Analysis is underway. You will also find overlap across all areas. More Information About Change Management Change, Change, Change Change Management Lessons From the FieldExecutive Support and Leadership in Change ManagementPlanning and Analysis in Change ManagementCommunication in Change ManagementChange Management Lessons About Employee InvolvementBuild Support for Effective Change ManagementChange Management TipsChange Management Wisdom

Productive paranoia Lights, cameraanxiety! Lessons from making 37 movies

Productive paranoia Lights, cameraanxiety Lessons from making 37 moviesProductive paranoia Lights, cameraanxiety Lessons from making 37 moviesThis weeks episode of our StanfordFRICTIONPodcast starsSherbeii Singer, who has worked as a TV and film producer since she was 21 years old. Sheri has been executive producer of 37 made-for-tv moviesand is working on several additional films right now. She is perhaps best known for the Disney ChannelHalloweentown series, where young woman Marnie Piper trains to become a witch and uses her powers to battle evil. Sheri is my first cousin, so it was easy to convince her to join us on the podcast. We had a rollicking conversation, in part, because Sheris husbandSteve Whitewas in the room during the recording and kept egging us on with provocative stories and questions. (Steve also has had a long and successful career as a producer and NBC network executiveand was the Grateful Deads road manager for a year in the 1960s).The movies that Sheri makes p rovide an excellent laboratory for uncovering when friction is desirable, the warning signs that bad friction is emerging, and how leaders can nip it in the bud. These films are made under strict financial, temporal, legal, technical, and administrative constraints. Each film is produced by a temporary organization that Sheri, as executive producer, is responsible for assembling, running, and disbanding. The filming is nearly always completed in 15 to 20 days - so speed is of the essence, and even small delays and mistakes can mess up the schedule, undermine a films quality, and destroy profit margins. (Here isa storyon the parallels between this Hollywood Model and the research onflash organizationsthat Melissa Valentinediscussed onFRICTION in season one)As I went back and listened to Sheris episode and read the transcript, I realized a key to Sheris success is that she has keenly tuned radara form of healthy, rather than destructive, paranoia. Her attitude, constant scanning for red flags, and penchant for avoiding (or quickly eliminating) trouble reminds of research by Rod Kramer on prudent paranoia. Here is Rods definition in theHarvard Business ReviewPrudent paranoia is a form of constructive suspicion regarding the intentions and actions of people and organizations. Prudently paranoid people monitor their colleagues every move, scrutinizing and analyzing each action in minute detail. They are aware that those around them harbor powerful- and often conflicting- motives for the things they do. By awakening a sense of present or future danger, prudent paranoia serves as part of the minds early warning system, prompting people to search out and appraise more information about their situations.Inour25 minute conversation,Sheri discusses numerous red flags that arouse constructive suspicion in her and that shape if and when she intervenes in small and big ways. Although Sheri talks more about destructive than constructive friction, she discussed times when it is wise to slow things way down and fix problems otherwise the production will be haunted with higher costs, lower quality and destructive friction down the road. For example, Sheri emphasized even if there is pressure from funders and partners to move faster that if a film has a bad script, gelegenheits are high the film will be bad too. Or, even the best case, the constant rewrites, reshooting, and intensive editing required to save the film will result in a hellish, expensive, and frustrating production processI dont say, I dont care if its not as good as it could be, I just wanna get the movie made. I dont do that. But some people do, and thats one place where its really worth it to slow down.Once the cast and production crew for a film are hired, and the planning begins, Sheri looks for warning signs that people need to be nudged to move faster, make the right decisions, or sometimes, just arent right for the film. She described a recent film were the stunt coordinator fell as leep at an early meeting . Sheri wanted to fire the guy right away, but her partner wouldnt let her. She was rightHe did finally get fired, but he got fired when it was so close to when the big stunts were coming that we had a major scramble job. Sheri then explained how her prudent paranoia feels and works So my albatross is, I get it, I dont know why. I just get it right away when I see that I have a problem. Sheri also talked about warning signs that the daily production schedule is slipping, and how important it is nip them in the bud. A classic problem happens when the talent comes out of hair and make-up 45 or 50 minutes late every morning. When that happens, the production schedule is at risk of becoming hours, and soon, days, behind schedule. So at the first sign of trouble, Sheri nudges and nags the people who cause such delays, and if necessary, she will fire hair and make-up people who keep messing up the schedule.As Sheri says at the opening of the podcast, The best mome nt of a producers life is the day they get the call that they got a film order. And after that, it is all problem-solving and productive paranoia. In short, as Huggy Rao and I have written elsewhere, the path to excellence requires a focus on avoiding and eliminating the negative to clear the way for the positive, of going frombad to great.Finally, by necessity, Sheri and other skilled producers wield much authority and make decisions quickly. Sheri emphasized, however, that the most creative, efficient, and civilized productions arent ran by rigid and authoritarian dictators. There is give and take, brainstorming about different suggestions, and lots of constructive and respectful conflict. Given the constraints that the crew and cast work under, this all must happen faster than on a big budget TV series or Hollywood blockbuster. Yet, as Ive seen in other industries, although having some hierarchyappears to be essential for all groups and organizations, that doesnt mean that people at or near the top are the smartest, have all the answers, or ought to ignore or disrespect the people they leadas Sheri suggests, having authority over others is no excuse for behaving like an authoritarian jerk.I hope you enjoymy conversationwith Sheri as much as I did. It was a strange and delightful experience because, even though I have heard Sheri talk about her work in bits and pieces many times over the years, the podcast gave me chance to learn about her work in a systematic way for the first time.Sheri makes a compelling case that although prudent paranoia feels like an albatross around her neck at times, her friction detection radar enables her to produce well-reviewed films that she is proud of and to do so on time and on budget.Thisarticlefirst appeared on LinkedIn.

These 15 Quick Tips Will Help You Write Subject Line for Resume Email

These 15 Quick Tips Will Help You Write Subject Line for Resume EmailThese 15 Quick Tips Will Help You Write Subject Line for Resume EmailNot only should your resume be impeccable, you also need to send it in a proper way. Misusing your emaille subject line can end up as a total disaster. Following emails are predestined to be immediately deletedSubject Hi /Resume / Job Search /Dennis Fraser /Hard Worker /I NEED A JOBNow, this is how it shouldnt be done. But what are the essentials you mustnt forget when thinking about the subject line for your resume email? Read on and keep the following 15 tips in mind before clicking the Send button in your email account1. Check for instructionsFirst of all, always check the job posting for instructions regarding submitting an application. It may or may notcontain clear instructions on subject lines you need to follow. If it does, follow it and dont add anything else. Youll provide additional details once the hiring managers decide they need them. 2. Standard formatIf the job posting doesnt include any instructions, stick with the basics. Using a voreingestellt subject line for a standard job search email wont do any harmSubject Job application Job title, Job ID (if applicable) - Your NameExample Job application Office Manager, Job ID 1553 Ian LumberjackAlways include the job title in your subject line. The hiring managers need to see at first glance what ort you are applying for. Mentioning the job title will help in case there are automated filters that categorise the hiring managers email.The most important information to include in the email subject line are the job title and your name together with the jobs ID if it has one. Anything less will force the hiring manager spend time opening the email and looking for more information to decode it. And annoyance is the very last emotion you want to convey.3. PrioritiesBriefness is the key to success. Be as succinct as possible as lengthy email subject lines may be cut off. If that happens, the most important information can be easily lost.Nowadays, more people read their emails on their smartphones than desktop computers. Mobile devices display only 25-30 characters of email subject lines. Use the first few words to get straight to the point and place the extra information such as your credentials and experience towards the end.Example HR Manager with 15 Years of Experience4. Keep it professionalThis applies to both your subject line and your email address. Exclude any informal phrases or casual greetings like Hey or Whats Up. Maintain professional decorum and opt for a neutral, polite language.Make sure your email address is appropriate the likes of littlefart69yahoo.com will easily make hiring managers shake their heads in disbelief over your lack of seriousness and judgment.5. KeywordsMake your subject line relevant by including keywords related to the job position youre applying for. Hiring managers commonly use filters and folders set up to man age the constant influx of emails.Thats one of the main reasons why its crucial to include keywords like job application or job candidate in your subject line. These will make your email searchable in the tons of emails from other candidates.6. ReferralsIf someone recommended you for the position, start by including their name in the subject line. It is your opportunity to grab the attention of hiring managers and make them want to know more about you.Theres already a trust factor established when an employee or someone associated with the company refers you. Dont miss the gelegenheit and put the name right at the beginning of your subject line. Example Referral from Jose Nachos Pedro Tacos, candidate for senior software analyst position7. Thank youIn your follow-up correspondence after a promising interview, its recommended to begin your subject line with Thank You. All other details can come later.Example Thank You - Assistant Account Executive Interview8. QualificationsAre there any major qualifications or certifications that you feel should be mentioned? Go ahead and put them in your subject line, especially if the job position directly requires them.Example Job application Content Developer, Job Id 8875 Laura Dang, CPA9. DesignationsList your designations to show that youre qualified. The subject line is your unique opportunity to distinguish yourself and immediately capture recruiters attention.Include any acronyms you have that are relevant to the job position. For example, you might want to attach academic degrees BA, MBA, or PhD after your name.Example Job application Screenwriter Phil Osophy, MBA10. No soft skillsYour subject line should never sound like a marketing email. Including soft skill phrases like talented or hard-working is a major turnoff for hiring managers that may eventually get your email dumped in the trash folder.11. ALL CAPSUsing ALL CAPS is the digital equivalent of yelling at the hiring manager. It does indeed capture someone s attention, but in the worst possible way. Subject lines in ALL CAPS create feelings of anxiety and stress. Avoid them at all costs. Instead, use dashes or colons to separate your thoughts. They carry no negative connotations and will make your subject line more structured.12. PunctuationAvoid special symbols and characters like exclamation marks, question marks, hashtags, asterisks or ampersands. Keep your subject line neat with standard formatting.13. ProofreadEmail subject lines often get forgotten amidst all the proofreading that needs to be done in your resume. This is one of the worst mistakes you can do.Make sure your writing is clear and free of errors. Your subject line is your first impression and any typo or grammar mistake will spoil it.14. Expanded viewThe email subject line provides you with virtually infinite amount of space. When expanded, the field will contain generous 150 characters.Its almost like tweeting a message. No waste of redundant letters, spaces or punc tuation. Prioritise what you want to say and choose your wording wisely.Heres a useful example of an expanded subject lineSubject Senior Accountant Position 10 Years Exp Worked at Amazon with background in AML and Compliance15. Preview paneBesides your subject line, bear in mind that many people with desktop applications might use the preview pane to let youhave a glimpse of the email. Usually, theres only room for an opening paragraph. Your first couple of sentences should attract attention without being too flamboyant or otherwise putting off the reader.Focus on the first 2-3 lines. Give a concise summary of your reason for writing, desired job position and relevant background. You can elaborate these points in detail later on once youve hooked the reader into reading the whole email.The subject line of your resume email? Just the start.These tips should help you craft the perfect email subject line when submitting your job application. But the subject line is just one aspect of the whole email. In order to make the best impression, your application needs to be absolutely flawless. If this is something that always gives you a hard time, adopt one of these 10 proofreading techniques.Other things to consider include how to address the letters recipient, use an appropriate sign-off, and which font and font size to opt for. For more advice, consult our ultimate resume checklist which will walk you through all the steps necessary before submitting your application.Writing hundreds of emails and getting no response? Use one of 5 practical methods to keep your spirits up while searching for a job.Share Your Feedback or Ideas in the Comments

What Everyone Is Saying About Ats Friendly Resume Is Dead Wrong and Why

What Everyone Is Saying About Ats Friendly Resume Is Dead Wrong and Why In case you have any certifications pertinent to the job, make certain to add them alongside your degrees. Recruiters (and ATS) will seek out specific software program names and kinds of software. Resume screening is an essential part of the ATS. Therbeiefore, it is the first stage in the recruiting process. Well, luckily, theres a fairly straight forward way to establish which resume format would work the very best for you. Still, quite often it is wise not to bring any photo whatsoever. Simply take a look to decide which format you need to use. Therefore, in case you have a resume that isnt in an ATS-friendly format, it is probable you wont be contacted for an interview. Rumors, Deception and Ats Friendly Resume Knowing the difference between a resume and programs vitae is much mora significant before you select a template. So, the very first thing you are going to want to do is to check whether th ere are any particular guidelines concerning the format of your resume. In case the job description or internet application provides you specific instructions, follow them. Especially if youd like your resume to keep formatting and if are asking for a creative job which requires your resume to reflect a specific skill set such as graphic design. Lets say youve learned lots of skills and youve got the resume content to show for it. Locating a superior job has at all times been quite a challenge. When you acquire some experience, it is possible to always move on to something better. Since you wouldnt have plenty of skilled experience, it would be hard to group your resume points into skills. Whispered Ats Friendly Resume Secrets You will be gathering a good deal of information for your resume. In the event youve specialized and focused on a particular region, you should choose the reverse chronological resume. You wont spend effort and money visiting a variety of special sh ops for that best deals. Broadly speaking, there are 3 unique forms of resumes which are well accepted in the business. Even if some excellent candidates become filtered out, recruiters still have somewhere to begin. It is very important to note you should only add skills that are pertinent to the position youre applying for. One of the benefits of applicant tracking systems from the view of an employer is it can scan and search your resume for certain search phrases to make sure that youre qualified for the position. Folks often blame the sheer volume of resumes which are submittedHR simply cant review all of them with enough detail to find out what an ideal candidate youreThe work seeker has not included any comprehensive info about her education. Recruiters find the absolute most value if they can understand your career progress and the way you have evolved as a professional. Hence the recruiter can concentrate on interviewing the best candidates. Focus on the skills he is looking for. After the template was downloaded, it will be tough for you to design and compose a magazine fast because template gives a convenient path to complete the magazine easily. Words built-in templates are a superb place to start the custom of creating a booklet. The tri-fold booklet template will be in a position to permit you to make an ideal funeral app. A lovely, contemporary brochure template could possibly be fantastic beginning point. After being hooked by a pleasing titel design, a possible reader examines the blurbs on the rear of a book to see whether its worth reading. Instead, provide facts and figures where its necessary so as to convince the recruiter that youre the one they need as part of their team. If you want to remain in the exact same industry, but want a different title, you might want to list the provider first. On top of that, our cost of resume writing services is among the lowest on the industry. Even if youre handing the resume to a contact at the prospective employer, odds are that the document will nonetheless wind up in an ATS. So youre guaranteed to locate a template which fits with your customer brand. Go right ahead and select the ATS friendly resume template which will help you acquire the desired job. Researching the business and the work description, and including appropriate key terms and phrases, are vital to your success. Actually its the specificness of the keyword to the specific job. Utilizing the right resume keywords is crucial. Find out how to pack your resume with keywords legitimately Most ATS utilize keyword-matching algorithms so as to recognize prospective candidates, so your resume should incorporate the keywords that employer is searching for.

The employees guide to office etiquette

The employees guide to office etiquette Everything You Need To Know About Office EtiquettePosted October 13, 2011, by Andrea RiddellWorking five days a week, eight hours a day often means that we end up spending more time in the office with our work colleagues than at home. In reservierung to peacefully work, live and play with our office family we need to follow the unspoken rules of workplace etiquette.Etiquette guidelines are important to show your manners and respect for others to ensure a harmonious workplace. While the accepted behaviour is different at different workplaces, there are some common practices which can be applied to most.1. Dressing the partUnless you work in Hungary where shorts are considered acceptable office attire, you should err on the side of formal for your first day of work. While Googles dress code is simply must wear clothes, most other companies will require you to put in a bit more effort. Dress codes will vary with the industry and business you are i n and its best to scope out your colleagues attire before you pull out your sequinned one-piece.2. Cleanliness is next to godlinessThere is more to portraying an appropriate image than just choosing the right clothes. Cleanliness is also a very important factor and taking your personal krperpflege seriously is good etiquette. No one will remember what you wear if you accompany it with your own pungent, personal fragrance. The state of your clothes will also reveal your attitude towards hygiene as well as your work. Nothing says I deserve a promotion like a crumpled shirt with tomato sauce stains down the front.3. Cover up odoursIts important to eliminate any potentially offensive odours you may be responsible for. As covered in point number two, deodorant and showering are leid optional in the workplace. Keep your feet in your shoes and breath mints in your pocket. Also refrain from trying to mask strong smells with equally strong perfume or cologne, unless you want to leave a path of nausea and gagging in your wake. Avoid any overly strong-smelling foods that may have a way of travelling around the office. In a professional environment it is also frowned upon to emit bodily gases of any kind. If nature comes a-calling, it is best to step outside and deal with the issue in privacy.4. Acting the partTake heed of the wise words belted out by Aretha Franklin and respect your co-workers. The saying, treat others how you want to be treated is never truer than in the workplace. Make sure you listen to others and value their opinion and, if they also follow office etiquette, they shall do the same for you.Teamwork requires you to be diplomatic and while this can be difficult especially when dealing with troublesome colleagues, it will help to ensure all hell does not break loose when you reach a disagreement.5. Mind your Ps and QsBeing on your best behaviour means that you cannot treat the office like your bedroom and your colleagues like your siblings. Opening the door for your colleagues, asking them how they are and using please, thank you and sorry are small acts that can make a huge difference in your office relationships. And if you happen to enjoy a bit of colourful language when youre with friends, its best to leave it at the office door and keep your workplace lingo cuss-free.6. In sickness and in healthWith air-conditioning systems, shared kitchens and windows that dont open, the office can be a breeding ground for all sorts of bugs and bacteria. If you are sick and decide to come to work, take steps to avoid creating an epidemic in the office, infecting all your colleagues and bringing productivity to a grinding halt. Take the necessary precautions to avoid spreading your germs by covering your mouth when you sneeze and cough, and washing your hands on a regular basis. Dispose of your used tissues quickly and thoughtfully. Your colleagues will not look too kindly upon your sickly state if they find dirty tissues sandwiched betwee n important files.7. Loud noisesLoud people, loud music and loud ringtones can make working in an office unbearable. The more distracting you are, the more you are going to get on peoples nerves. Unnecessary interruptions can severely disturb ones train of thought. Be careful that your voice is not an assault on your colleagues eardrums, especially in an open plan office. Turning your phone off or on silent when you enter the building will ensure that no one has to share your love for Justin Bieber whenever you receive a phone call.8. Synchronise your clocksIt is poor etiquette to turn up late to anything, and in the office this can be a strong reflection on your work ethic. Turning up late to meetings can leave you frazzled and unprepared and the other festivitt unimpressed. Synchronise your watch with the main clock in your office to ensure that youre not turning up to work five minutes later than you think you are. And if unforeseeable circumstances mean you do happen to arrive l ate to work, show your good manners and stay back late to make it up.9. Be a team playerWorking in a team environment means that it is important not to forget your team. Never make a tea or coffee or undergo a beverages run without consulting the rest of your colleagues. Otherwise be prepared for a sea of beady looks eyeing you off while you obliviously sip your mocha frappuccino. If your office usually collects money for birthdays or even just for the weekly milk, remember that chipping in is not voluntary. If you dont contribute to team presents, dont expect one on your birthday, but do expect to be labelled a scrooge for the rest of your working life.10. Etiquette is for everyoneRemember that these rules do not only apply to the people you work with, but also anyone else who occupies your office space. Cleaners and deliverymen, as well as other businesses, deserve the same respect you bestow upon your colleagues and it would be poor etiquette to neglect them. Good etiquette is just all-round good form and should be adopted in all scenarios, inside the office and outside, to ensure that practice makes perfect. 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