Do's and Dont's

DO'S

• Pursue excellence.
• Be responsible. Be responsible.  Be responsible.
• Be professional at all times, every minute.
• Be properly rested so you can do your best each day.
• Be prompt each morning.  In fact, be early.  Remember that, “Early is on time.  On time is late.”
• Know and observe office policies at all times.
• Be professionally attired no matter how others may be dressed.
• Be respectful of your fellow workers.
• Refer to everyone as "Mr." or "Ms." Unless someone insists you call them by their first name.
• Learn the names of your co-workers and personnel and greet them when you meet them during the work day.
• Say "Yes Sir" and "Yes Ma'am" instead of "Okay" or "Uh huh."
• When you are in need of work tell your supervisor and also let others know you are available for additional projects.
• Be enthusiastic about each project, no matter how boring or exciting.
• Determine from your supervisor what is acceptable for you to do if there are times when you don't have a work assignment.
• Ask questions if a project is not clear.
• Double check your work.
• Take pride in your work.
• If you are going to be late, call and let your supervisor (mentor) know.  Speak to someone live - - do not only leave a voice mail.
• If you are going to miss a day from an illness or family emergency, call and let your supervisor, mentor and Denisha Wise (404) 537-4932 know.
• Have a goal of having your office rely upon you; honor their trust.
• If invited to a Firm/Office event, do your best to attend.
• Thank members of your firm/office who extend acts of kindness to you.  Do so by written note.
• Turn your cell phone off when you get to work each day and put it away.  There is no reason to have your phone out.
• Remember that “Everything Matters!”
• Enjoy your experience.

DON'TS

• No texting. None.  Zero.  Don't do it.
• Don't use the Internet except for work-related issues.  No surfing.
• No personal telephone calls.
• No cell phone usage during work hours.  (It is acceptable to check your messages when you are at lunch, but not when you are with co-workers.)
• No iPods, etc. when working or on office premises.
• Don’t eat other people’s lunch.
• Don’t enter anyone’s office without knocking.
• Don’t use “Reply to All” Function. 
• Don’t get too comfortable.
• No "getting unaccounted for" when you handle a delivery outside of the firm.
• Don't concern yourself with other people's business.
• Don't read newspapers, books, etc. during work unless part of your project.
• Don't leave work early or exactly the time your day is supposed to end.
• Don't let other people impact your approach to - - or performance in - - your work.
• Don’t chew gum at work or at any Intern events.
• Don’t give out people’s contact information to others without permission.
• Don’t push the limits of the dress code.
• Don't use e-mail for other than work-related issues.(No sharing of jokes, photos, etc.)
• Don't send emails that include errors.
• To state the obvious, don't sleep at work.
• Don't waste this experience.