Top 15 Secrets Every Fresher should know !

Hey There ! Just out of college and You got rewarded with a job in 

an IT company ? Excellent , you better check this out !

The IT industry promises a ride of its own kind for any person that chooses to hop on , in it and most of the times , people learn things the hard way.  So here are list of things that you keep in mind , whatever role you take up in whichever organization and make your moves accordingly .Though the post calls out to be a Fresher's cheat sheet , it doesn't hurt to continue to imbibe these values even as we are well into our career . These ethics continue to help us build our reputation and maintain that respectful aura we carry with us . 

The Top 15 Unspoken Rules of  the IT Industry 

1. You are there to work , not make friends. Relationships happen when you put out good work and behave well with right attitude , automatically.
2. Salary gossip - Avoid at any cost . What others make is an information that is not going to help in you anyway . Rather ,emulate what makes them the front runner and the money automatically reaches your door !
3. Transparent and confident communication should be the mantra in all matters good and bad . People need to know what you think , and its best you get it validated in the right context. Be bold , be open but choose your words carefully before spilling them out.
4. Never tell your opinion unless explicitly asked or you strongly feel it will prevent a disaster in the making . People don't need to know you are also present by your involuntary unasked opinion . Rather , earn your place in the team first , build your credibility and time it right when you choose to lend your voice and then you give the Impact .
5. Never throw fellow co-worker under the bus when you get a meaty chance to save yourself. The damage is irreversible and chances are that it is going to boomerang at you any time
6. Team work is a skill that should be grasped if not automatically there. You are never worthy without others around you standing by your side . Your work is primary , but so is the team's overall progress. Move around and see if you can be of some help to others in the team, observe what they do and try to pick up data points on the move.
7. Email etiquette - has the power to make or break you. A mandate skill to be learnt through experience . Writing E-Mails defines you , as people only read your words and don't look at your eyes or hear your voice. Proofread the content and then hit the 'Send'.
8. Networking right - very important. It is one of those invisible invincible ingredients that put us on the pedestal. Get yourself involved with people outside your team . Talk to them , exchange pointers and build your own army. 
9. Constant learning and evolving in technology another unspoken rule , you choose to stay with a technology means you choose to get outdated.
10. Abusing Office Stationery - Most organizations will have some employee privileges such as printers , papers , other stationery like magnets , scissors - if you were caught misusing these , then your reputation and integrity will be seriously hit. Attend your need and not greed.
11. Toilet Etiquette - Maintain proper restroom etiquette, don't become a hippopotamus when you hit the restroom and cause discomfort for others about to use after you .
12. Personal manners - from appearing well groomed , neatly polished shoes/well dressed , to having no bad odour of any kind  like your breath not giving away what you just ate . People subconsciously scan and make a mental note of who you are from your manners and personal hygiene.
13. Telephone Etiquette - Be it personal or Official calls , make it crisp , interesting and relevant to the listener. Don't yammer for more than you are asked for . People will lose interest to hear what you have to say and the recovery is a long process. Also  important - No bad language and shouting . If at all a situation puts you off ,never open your alternative vocabulary or your microphone. 
14. Don't lose your passions - whatever be the responsibility you take up in any organization , do not lose your passions or talents such as singing , dancing ,writing , sketching or charity work etc. Your official You should not kill the Personal You. 
15. Never trust anyone but respect everyone.