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Section D
Even if you get work done and generally get along with co-workers, you could
have habits that bug your boss (not to mention your officemates). While these
quirks may not necessarily get you fired, they certainly can keep you from
climbing the corporate ladder. We’ve uncovered a number of habits that bug your
boss and offer tips on how to avoid them.
According to LaRhonda Edwards, a human resources manager with thirteen years
of HR experience, tardiness is one of the biggest concerns for managers. “If the
normal work day starts at 8 o’clock, then the expectation is that you’re in the
office ready to start your day,” she explains. Her advice to the chronically
late? “Plan ahead,” she urges. “If you live 50 minutes away, you don’t leave 50
minutes early. Tag on extra time and anticipate road blocks.” Some people even
set their clocks a few minutes early to ensure that they’re on time. Different
bosses prefer different modes of communication. Lindsey Pollak, a workplace
expert and author of Getting from College to Career, says if you text your boss
and she prefers in-person meetings, “either your information won’t get across or
you’ll irritate [her].” Fortunately, there’s a simple fix: ask your boss how and
when to send updates. If you’re too shy to ask outright, then Pollak suggests
observing how they communicate with you. “If you have a boss who communicates
once a day by email, that’s the boss’ preferred frequency and method of
communication,” explains Pollak.
A cluttered, messy work space can give your boss the impression that you’re
lazy or disorganized, so try to keep your desk neat. “Never put more on your
desk than you’re going to work on for the day,” recommends Edwards. “At the end
of the day, make sure you set up for the next day. I may be working on five
things at once, but at the end of the day, they’re gone, and I set up for the
next day.” Most managers would rather you ask a question than make a mistake,
but many questions can be answered on your own. “Is this something you could
Google or ask a colleague?” wonders Pollak. “The internet is so vast that a lot
of information you can get yourself.” If you must approach your boss with a
question or issue, then Pollak recommends brainstorming beforehand. “Rather than
saying ‘This client is terrible. What should I do?’ think about potential
solutions,” she says.
Cell phones are practically ubiquitous in the workplace these days, but it’s
still disruptive and disrespectful when they go off during a meeting. Edwards
says that you should, “put your cell phone on vibrate or leave it in your own
office so it’s not a distraction.” That way you won’t be tempted to text
either
( )6.According to the article, how many pieces of advice are offered here?
.
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five(B)
( )7.What is this article about? .
A. How to be successful in the workplace.
B. How to communicate with your boss.
C. How to avoid quirks that annoy your boss.
D. How to utilize your mobile phones at work.
( )8.What does the phrase “to get across” in the sentence “…she prefers
in-person meetings, “either your information won’t get across or you’ll irritate
…” of the second paragraph mean? .
A. To be communicated B. To be passed
C. To be promoted D. To be anticipated(A)
( )9.According to the article, which of the following modes of communication
is the best when communicating with your boss? .
A. Any ways you think are appropriate.
B. In-person meetings.
C. Correspondence.
D. The way your boss communicates with you.(D)
( )10.Which of the following statements is not mentioned?
A. Employees should pay respect to their bosses anytime.
B. Employees should plan beforehand so as to show up at work on time.
C. Employees should not let their mobile phones go off during meetings.
D. Employees should keep their desks neat and organized.
