Image - Work Ethic

Work ethic also plays into your image. Everyone knows who the slackers in an organization are. Everyone also knows who the over achievers and butt kissers are. For those of you in the middle remember that consistency in performance goes a long way with your superiors. Every employer loves to see an employee working assiduously on a project, staying late if necessary to get the job done and giving 100%. Reliability, team focus, being on time, participating in meetings and thinking about the company’s bottom line all go into a healthy work ethic that will enhance your image. Believe me, employer’s notice.

Slacking in any way is obvious. While you might be the best dressed and coifed person in the office, if your work ethic doesn’t correlate to your exterior image, you will not gain buy-in to your ideas or earn the respect of your peers and superiors.