Office Essentials

Have you tried hard to create an impression at work? Here is a list of few office essentials to ease your effort and mark you a true professional.

Soft skills may be the success mantra these days but there are a few essentials that go into the making of a true professional. Apart fromoffice infrastructure, cordial relations with your colleagues, convenient commute, there are a few other things that help you manage your everyday tasks and can take your career to the next level.

If you are one of those who plan to invest time, effort and resources to heighten the impact of a'true professional at work' but are either too occupied or wondering how to go about it, here are a few tips.

Take 5! -Five office essentials

A planner
A planner helps you to make a note of important assignments, appointments, telephone numbers, etc and helps you schedule your day without missing on significant matters.

Smell good
So you have tried hard to create an impression at work? You go berserk shopping for formal clothes and accessories? Perhaps it is the fragrance that you wear to work that can get you a mention in the good books of your boss. Caution, do not overpower your appearance and the other person's senses by overloading on the cologne.

A good pen
You are glued to your computer 24x7, agreed! There's hardly a chance when you need to use a pen at work? Perhaps that's what makes it all the more important to invest in a good pen that matches with your personality at work. Endow an appreciable investment to this office accessory and be a proud owner of a good branded pen. You can use an ink pen to sign documents."It is also an ideal gift for bosses and colleagues,"

A classy watch
A fine watch distinguishes a person who values time and also adds a touch of class to your appearance. Endow an appreciable amount toacquire this accessory, for it's not everyday you buy a watch. Go for a formal, basic watch that is not too loud for professional environment and at the same time gels with your attire.

Attitude
They say,'Your attitude determines your altitude'. Amplify the impact of your appearance with the'right' attitude. Your approach to meet challenges in life decides how smooth your sail can be through the rough sea of the corporate world. Be ready to take initiative, grow as a professional and work hard towards your long term goals. To conclude, believe in yourself.

Contributed By:

Anjali Mishra

(Globsyn Business School)