Sunday, November 11, 2012
I
think way too many people ignore the fact that there is any type of cellular
phone etiquette at all, it is very bothersome to see and hear other people’s
conversation. I personally also feel like it is unfair to the individual on the
other line of the phone if are others are able to listen in on a personal
conversation. I usually laugh at funny answering machine jokes, even if it is professional;
however I completely understand how that could be a problem or even offensive.
Conference calls are tough because there are so many different people, so it is
a good idea to follow those rules. I personally have never had the need to fax
anything, ever. It does not even cross my mind, but if I did I would make sure
it is appropriate and professional, you never know who’s on the other line. Timing
calls and faxes I believe is one of the most important things, phone calls in
my home have become so disruptive it is almost impossible to go even thirty
minutes without a phone call interrupting. Screen names are always a tough one,
in the moment I never give it much thought and just go with whatever flows. It
is important to realize and know who could be looking at it.
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As each day progresses we are being filled with more and more technology and its almost becoming common to have a cell phone instead of a house phone so ALL of your phone calls are coming straight to your pocket. However it does not mean that you need to answer every single phone. There is a voice mail for a reason. Same goes for texts, you don't text someone else while you are having a conversation with someone.
ReplyDeleteAs a manager and going through applications I have seen some wicked screen names for emails that I thought I would never see on a resume. I know it is little to skip someones resume due to their email but it also comes across as how professional they are, and for them to openly have an email that pertains to drugs, to me it shows they are not professional. I do not mind what you do in your spare time, however do not let it interfere with work, like your unwanted email. (ie: jordankmiller420@hotmail.com).
I have learned to let go of any guilt associated with turning my phone to silent when I do not want disruptions at home. The volume of calls that come in each day are often unmanageable and silencing my phone is the only way I've found that helps. If it's my children, grandchildren, or parents I always answer unless I'm in class or at work. Everyone else can wait. If it's important they can leave a message, and if not they can call back in hopes it's a more convenient time to answer. I then collect messages and try to schedule a condensed slot of time to return all calls when it is more convenient and I don't feel disrupted. This has helped me manage the volume of calls I receive, whether it's one every half hour or thirty plus in one evening.
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