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Transitioning from College to the business world is a traumatic experience. In part 1 we covered the four rules for transitioning from college to the business world. . In part 2 of this 2 part article, we are going to present the final three rules (A.K.A. business soft skills)for your successful evolution from school to the corporate work place. Rule number 5 is Learn To Work With People And Teams. You are now part of a team and you can’t always work by yourself like you did in college. At some point in your work life, you will have to work with people you find difficult or just plain don’t like. It is important to create a “business persona” with these workers. You need to be polite and business-like. Remember, you don’t have to be friends with these people or see them outside of work. You must work with them enough to get the job done and that is all. Always be “business like” when you are around them. When working in groups, it is important that you pull your own weight. If you don’t meet schedules or if you provide sub-standard work, it will affect the entire group dynamic. Getting “in-sync” with the group and meeting the goals and objectives will help build an effective team. Create a Positive Reputation is rule number 6. As soon as you start working, you start building your reputation. You may not realize it but you are ALWAYS being watched. Not just by your boss, but by your peers, other managers, human resources, and even customers. Co-workers will talk about you, both good and bad. If you have a reputation for easily getting angry, or always complaining, you will eventually be perceived as NOT being a team player. Everybody will have a reputation whether they want one or not! Imagine yourself as always being “on stage” or on “camera.” And as long as you are at work, you are “ON.” Network and Learn is the 7th and final rule. Once you have entered the workplace, it is essential that you find and join a Professional Association in your industry. Networking is priceless and you need it to keep up with the activity in your industry and to establish Industry contacts for future jobs. If you don’t know where to go, ask your new supervisor or peers what associations they belong to. Once you join, make sure that you attend meetings. Also, take advantage of any special training or certifications available at this association. Online Trade Journals are a great way to learn about your industry, get to know your competitors and learn about salary ranges, positions and products. And while we are talking about learning, we would like to remind you that every industry goes through changes in standards and technology. It will be up to you to keep current with these changes through reading, seminars and networking. Change is the keystone of industry and business, so be ready for it! Once you learn, understand and use these simple 7 rules you will be able to integrate yourself into the business world and get a good start on a successful career! Jim Stedt is a partner at The Business SoftSkills Company (GetSoftSKillsNow.Com) located in Santa Ana, California. They provide job readiness and workforce success videos for education, business, prisons and individual use. Training is available online, on DVD, or through an affiliate program. These products are the most complete and concise soft skills training packages now available for the price of an average college textbook
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