How to be outgoing with going out.

Today's job market has become very progressive and forward thinking. Fortune 500 companies are using twitter and Facebook, job seekers search for posts on Monster.com and have profiles on LinkedIn. But with all this social networking, it is easy to forget good old fashion professionalism. Although it may seem that the "old way" of faxing a cover letter and handing out business cards is as ancient as the dinosaurs, just remember that there are many qualities of that era that should never be forgotten. So while everything is getting more casual - the interview, the dress, the meetings, etc, this does not mean you can be sloppy. Being the "up tight" one may actually be a breath of fresh air because you are seeing the job as extremely important and desirable. So although you may want to come across personable and not just another boring resume, being too flashy can be a turn off. There are other ways to be casual that do not compromise your professional integrity.
Instead of inner-office jokes, send motivation quotes.
Don't abuse casual Friday by wearing flip-flops, but instead wear an unusual hair style.
Don't display pictures of yourself parting on your desk, instead show an outdoorsy or PG fun loving side of you.
And finally, instead of asking coworkers to happy hour where you with no doubt be inebriated, ask if your coworkers want to volunteer once a week.

Posted by Suzanne on 6/25/2009 03:33:00 PM
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