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when 2 txt @ work  Adapted from: Evolving e-Etiquette in the Workplace, March 2009 NACE Journal Meg Langland
This article reviewed several faux pas  grads may inadvertantly make upon entering the workforce… FIRST: If you are using a company computer or phone, you must adhere to their rules!  Cell phone use may be restricted to breaks and misuse of cell phones or computers may result in termination. Tips when using a company email address or personal emails at work: ,[object Object]
Only forward business related emails when appropriate and sparingly ,[object Object],unless work related (FaceBook, blogs,  MySpace)
Txting @ wrk… Realize that just because your boss may text during a meeting, doesn’t mean you should Don’t use texting acronyms (brb, ttyl, etc.) Still use appropriate grammar Only text during business hours, just because it’s texting doesn’t mean you should text your boss at 10 pm questions about a report
Some other  gr8 cell phone tips… “Select an appropriate ring tone for your work environment Record a professional voicemail greeting Turn it off during meetings, even vibrating cell phones can be distracting Avoid laying it down on a table or desk, especially in front of clients.  Leave it in your briefcase, purse, holster.”
Review of Article Overall this article had several good tips that I hadn’t considered, such as ringtone selection and voicemail message. It was clear and easy to read. Didn’t give a lot of details, it could’ve expanded more on some of the points.

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Julia R When 2 Txt @ Wrk

  • 1. when 2 txt @ work Adapted from: Evolving e-Etiquette in the Workplace, March 2009 NACE Journal Meg Langland
  • 2.
  • 3.
  • 4. Txting @ wrk… Realize that just because your boss may text during a meeting, doesn’t mean you should Don’t use texting acronyms (brb, ttyl, etc.) Still use appropriate grammar Only text during business hours, just because it’s texting doesn’t mean you should text your boss at 10 pm questions about a report
  • 5. Some other gr8 cell phone tips… “Select an appropriate ring tone for your work environment Record a professional voicemail greeting Turn it off during meetings, even vibrating cell phones can be distracting Avoid laying it down on a table or desk, especially in front of clients. Leave it in your briefcase, purse, holster.”
  • 6. Review of Article Overall this article had several good tips that I hadn’t considered, such as ringtone selection and voicemail message. It was clear and easy to read. Didn’t give a lot of details, it could’ve expanded more on some of the points.
  • 7. Resources Langland, Meg. Evolving e-Etiquette in the Workplace. March 2009. NACE Journal. All clipart taken from Microsoft 2008.

Editor's Notes

  1. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5248/is_2_26/ai_n31466042 – Articlehttp://www.costaricapages.com/panama/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/cellphone.jpg – phone graphic
  2. NACE = National Association of Colleges and Employers.