Professional Etiquette for Remote Work

Post pandemic remote jobs have become more available. As we all know, they’re very unlike jobs that require in person office work so remote jobs certainly have their own set of rules and etiquette that we should comply to.

1.      Effective communication is key. Send emails if its work related and if you need to schedule a virtual meet or speak of important matters pertaining to work.

2.      Be on time! Meetings and conferences are frequently held. It’s important to be on time but it is honestly best to even be EARLY.

3.      During these meetings try to keep your video on and on mute and try to add value to the discussion when needed.

4.      Dress Professionally: Most meetings will take place on video calls. You should be prepared and dress professionally.

5.      Make sure that you have a space that is quiet and work friendly with a minimal background for little distractions.

6.      Be mindful about messaging coworkers and managers within office hours regarding work. Nobody wants to think about work after hours or during their off time.

7.      Discipline: Because there is no one on top of you to get your work done, it is important that you learn discipline and focus when there are deadlines and work that needs to get done. Preferably, complete your work within the hours of your workday.

 

https://thebossmagazine.com/remote-workplace-etiquette/

Do You Know Your Skillset? Tips to Identifying Your Skills

 

Do you know your skillset? 

It is important to be aware of one’s skills so that you are aware of what you can bring to a company. These skills are what make you unique in comparison to other potential candidates applying for the same position. We are in an era where technical skills are evolving at an unprecedented pace but there is also a crucial need for ‘soft skills’ (americasucceeds.org). These set of skills can be transferred from one job to another. Soft skills are general characteristics, relevant to personality traits. Examples of soft skills include critical thinking, problem solving, communication, adaptability, etc. Whereas hard skills, also called technical skills, are job-specific, relevant to each position (resources.workable.com). Examples of hard skills include Microsoft Access, JavaScript, management, software development, etc.)

Here are some tips to identify your skills:

1.     Make a list of soft and hard skills and choose the ones you strongly believe you possess.

2.     Look at a job opportunity you would potentially apply to and assess if you have any of the skills needed to be successful at that job.

3.     Assess your past job experiences and list the skills you used at your previous jobs.

4.     Ask other people for feedback or advice. This is helpful because often we may struggle in recognizing our own skills whereas an employer or professor or even a friend or family member can recognize your skills right away.

5.     Take free self-assessment tests available for free online or answer various questions that will allow you to identify your skills.

(https://www.careeraddict.com/assessing-skills-career)

 

Identifying your skillset will help you thrive in your place of employment. These skills will set you apart from others and you can always take the skills you’ve learned from one place to another.

~Hena Saleem