HR Tips from Iris-Corp : How to Co-Relate High School Life with Workplace
1. Fake it until you make it : Whether it was walking through the
front doors of your high school for the first time or trying out for
the school play, there were plenty of times in high school when
you felt out of your comfort zone. The bad news is those feelings
still happen in the professional world.
But the same advice you were given to overcome your fears and
project confidence can still save your booty at the office. Don’t
misrepresent your skills or knowledge, but don’t sell yourself short
if you don’t know the answer to every question when you’re
2. Tardiness isn’t tolerated : Even though most offices don’t have
a tardy bell, you can bet someone is taking note of who shows
up late and who skips out early. Attendance is a basic tenet of all
schooling, and that’s because — like it or not — it matters. Forever
Showing up on time is a sign of respect, courtesy and responsibility.
3. Don’t be a mean girl : Bullying, petty competition and vicious
gossip aren’t left behind with bad cafeteria food and unrequited
high school crushes. Whether you were poked fun of for your
braces or you were the one who did the poking, tearing other
people down never helps you get ahead.
4. Prank at your own risk : Everyone loves the class clown,
right? Well, maybe not. Pulling off the perfect office prank
may be your Holy Grail, but it’s not always viewed in the best
light. In high school, you might be able to get away with never
taking anything seriously and humiliating others in the name
of laughter, but at work, being known as the office jester can
5. Where you sit matters : Where you sit on the first day might
be where you’re stuck all year — and in the conference room,
as well as the classroom, the seat you choose can say a lot
about you. It’s a delicate balance between looking like a
suck-up and seeming completely disengaged (slackers only
If you’re looking to move up the career ladder, be strategic.
Observe what other leaders in your company do in meetings and
follow suit. Sit near the person leading the meeting, sit up straight
and take notes — no checking your email or sneaking in a round
6. Jump in and have some fun : Remember how your parents
pressured you into taking up the trombone and joining the
marching band? Do you also remember the awesome friends
you made and how you can honestly start a story with “This
What you didn’t know when your folks coerced you into joining
is that it’d make your life better.The same phenomenon happens
at work. Look for opportunities to be on the party committee,
help with a service project or bring that killer dessert you make
to the next potluck. You’ll strengthen your relationships and
gain clout with the higher-ups.
7. Focus on what you love : One of the best parts of high school
was having more control over the classes you took. If you loved
photography, you had a slew of classes to take, and you could
even put your skills to work on the school paper or yearbook.
There’s no reason to stop doing what you love after high school.
Whether you become the unofficial office photographer or go
into graphic design where photos are part of your job description,
it’s important to find work you can be passionate about.
"Ages are passing and we grow with time but the 1st learning is the lessons for today's Work Life. This is how I Analysis and shares with you all." says Sanjay Kapoor : Chief Executive Officer at Iris-Corp.