How to Succeed in the Office:Definite Do’s and Disastrous Don’ts

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Definite Do’s

Research a journalist before you call them. Establish a working relationship!

Brainstorm before the brainstorming session

Ask questions

Definite Do’s

Know the office dress code and have an extra pair of clothes in the office… (just in case)

Try to work remotely when you have an illness that could spread to your co-workers

Find a way to remember names and faces

Definite Do’s

Read written materials from your organization to get a feel for their writing style

Make sure you understand the hierarchy of the office and on your respective team

Always get someone to proofread your work!

Who’s Got the Best Do?

Disastrous Don’ts

Forget to keep all of your files backed up!

Initiate conversations with your co-workers about sensitive topics

Get involved in a risky

office romance

Disastrous Don’ts

Get “crunk” at office functions

Complain about busy work

Bring annoying ring tones or

texting habits into the office

Disastrous Don’ts

When pitching a story, don’t forget to have a list of points in front of you so you don’t get off track.

Be awkwardly formal in certain settings (ex: social media)

Bring offensive-smelling food into the office

Who’s Got the Best of the Worst?

So from all of us at Phoenix Communications…

Take what you’ve learned today and become an office superstar!