Show 4E Standard-Examin- Sunday er June 28 1981 Entry into world of work lays some old carefree habits to rest By the Editors of The Graduate (Last of four parts) Ruder and Finn “You’ve got to Entering the working world means starting over adapting to a very different set of rules and — and making some big changes in the way you organize your life “I have to work all day’ I have no free time” complains Mark Cagle a recent graduate now working as an operations trainee at the Antim Transportation Co ain Chicago “I’m used to taking day off if I didn’t want to go to school I didn’t go Now I have to be at work” There are plenty of chasms between academia and the workplace In his book ‘‘College to Career: Finding Yourself in the Joh Mar1977 $650) ket” (McGraw-Hil- l John Shingleton Michigan State University placement director points out that while in school promotions are regular feedback constant and second chances common Brighter students often excel without too much time or trouble This all changes once you hit the world of business Feedback is often only implied (no news is good news) effort and reward can be long separated and even superior achievement may not lead to advancement If you can ready yourself for these adjustment jolts it might take less time to adapt to your new situation This is crucial you can’t take too long to figure out what con-dito- In any case it’s a complex game experienced employees volun- learn your boundaries and not be that can either work for you or afraid to ask lots of questions against you “Office politics can be extremely Perspective is the key You should be humble enough to recog- evil” relates Gomes a recent nize you have a lot to learn and graduate of Boston University “I ns teered a helping hand “They were most agreeable in saying I should come talk to them about a problem” he says “When they see me confused or missing a point they steer me in a different direction” The ability to listen ask questions and work hard are the basic requirements for the first few weeks on the job And once you feel at ease in this new environment it’s time to figure out how to get ahead This involves keeping up with what’s happening in your career field and learning how to promote yourself without too much self-assur- ed enough to know you will had to go into situations and defend learn it all eventually Keep your myself Then again I recently took You can’t expectations realistic know the possibly everything day you walk in Meanwhile concentrate on developing a professional attitude toy ward setbacks and criticism You’ll probably encounter plenty of both and you may as well try to learn from those experiences You’ll still go home crushed some nights but you won’t make the same mistakes twice Many of those mistakes may have nothing to do with the work itself According to career expert Marilyn Moats Kennedy “Seventy-fiv- e percent of all people who fail in their jobs fail because of political problems rather than skill problems” By political she means the power plays and maneuvering that go on inside any working organization whether it’s an insurance company a bank a factory or a government agency Playing office politics can mean steering clear of backbiting gossip — or gleaning important information from the company grapevine It can mean learning to be a dependable team player and finding a more experienced worker to show you the ropes It can mean advertising your own potential for advancing on the job without becoming a pariah amoung your day-to-da- tain amount of resentment” says However the first big adjust- Karen Lavroff editorial assistant ment may be learning to live with at Little Brown and Co a Boston being on the bottom again publisher ‘‘I feel people in higher positions “For the first few months I was treat me as if I’m not as intelligent an extremely good listener” as I am — simply because of the counters Charles Gomes account position I’m in That breeds a cer executive with the New York firm on your work you’re doing People expect you to learn how to screw-u- p no a means only poor longer merely grade but also an inconvenience or disaster to everyone who depends do your job well A account She over a with to her files office came my me various tips about the and told co-worke- r’s people I’d be working with Some people help you out others try power plays on you” Every organization has its unwritten rules of behavior In one firm the office coffee pot may be the favorite place to gather and exchange the information that makes an office run more smoothg ly in another firm such be frowned may tactily brownnosing “I’m reading professional journals I never thought I’d be caught dead with” says Ms Lavroll “I try to show I’m willing to assume added responsibilities and then let coffee-klatchin- upon It’s up to you to keep your eyes open during your first weeks on the job and a get a feeling for how the organization works One very important way to learn about the system and hone your skills is to find a “mentor” — a more experienced worker who will take the time to help you find your feet Most successful people have had this kind of guidance at some point and it’s well within your people know I’ve done Whatever your plan it’s important to pursue it steadily “The one thing you can’t do is stand still” says career consultant John C with Richard Crystal Bolles of “Where Do I Go from Here with My Life?” (Ten Speed Press 1979 $795) When you’re just hoping to be hired it is difficult to think about long-tergoals Yet says Crystal these are your most important deco-auth- grasp “The vice president I work with gives me a lot of personal professional and political guidance” says Gomes “I suggested a weekly meeting for the first six months while I’m still learning the ropes — it’s been a great idea For Tom Teague assistant editor of two magazines of the Tennessee Valley authority the in-hou- that” or m cisions “Be nice to yourself” he advises “Ask yourself where you want to live what you want to be doing in five years List the things that excite you professionally then locate these activities in a particular organization or profession” se Consumers save Health Unusual hot flashes call for medical checkup By LAWRENCE LAMB DEAR DR LAMB had a hysterec- is that a woman will think she has nothing to worry about because she has had a flashes in the month will neglect medical MD — I tomy at 40 I experienced some hot after my surgery 48 I at had several months of excessive heat and a light sweat — a typical pattern that most women experience Now at 54 I am experiencing sweats 12 to 15 times a day My hair becomes soaked along the neck and two or three inches above my bra and Again hysterectomy and checkups DEAR DR LAMB — A recent test showed my white blood count was low only 3200 A second test was only 3000 My doctor suggest that I have a third test in two months as I am feeling fine otherwise He sees no need for me to see a specialist as yet I had a reading of 4000 in 1977 What causes this condition? Is it seri- ous? He told me to be careful of colds and viruses and not to use alcohol Why? 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