Remember their coffee order

It's a very small and tactical item, but it is important to know people's coffee order. (We have a Starbucks walking distance so this is the coffee house I base my orders on - you do the same, whatever is close and most frequented.) We've all been up early and in line with a text out to those you work with - "who wants coffee?" But a little trick I learned is to write down the important people's drinks! (The boss, the clients and those who make your life easy or not.) You can either make a note or even save it under each contact name. Make a positive impression by remembering the small things.

Laugh!

A good laugh will go a long way! It strengthens relationships, allows for a release of energy and leaves you with a smile on your face. People you laugh with are more enjoyable to work with. And if you participate in laughter - your co-workers will associate you with it. And who does not want to be remembered for a good laugh, happiness and a big smile?? exactly.

Duly Noted

A few years in the work world will give you a good taste of things you should duly note along the way. 1. Write down, mark your calendar, and set a reminder of your hire date. This should be grounds for your yearly review and mid-year reviews. This date plays a huge factor of a pay increase (even if it is a small percentage) and personal feedback on how you are doing. 2. Save contact information! Microsoft Outlook has a "contacts" section for you to create a card and input contact information (don't forget the mailing info - you never know when you may need to mail them something!). You can easily forward them in emails and it's a great way to keep up with your clients, potential leads or a good resource. Side Note: I have also found using the "new contact" as a reference for websites user name and password. 3. Respond back with confirmation you received something. When people send something over for you to act upon, the sender always appreciates a "got it" or even a simple "thanks"!