When we start working in an office, we should try to get a clear picture of the nature of our work, of how it is related to the other members of the office and how it contributes to the efficiency of the organization as a whole. When we start on some work we are still `learns.’ Each organization has its own way of doing tings and our first duty should be to make our position as strong as possible. This can only be achieved by doing our work in a perfect manner.

When ever we are assigned some task, it is assumed that the person would be interested in whatever he has been assigned to do. The basic that can be expected from the person would be dependability. It is a high compliment if the person who has assigned the job would say, `I don’t know and I don’t have to worry about the job I have assigned to him.’ If a person is not interested in doing the work, it is noticed soon later. In the modern times, service and team-work is much sought-after. The self seeker, no matter how hard he works, cannot go far.

Forgetfulness and carelessness are two characteristics that can never be forgiven. If a person has even one of the two traits he would have hard life ahead. A typist who leaves a comma in a sentence can bring great loss to the company. The comma is symbolic. It is a little, trivial in itself, but can have grave consequences.

In order to be efficient, one need be only competent. He should have the skill as well as initiative. Initiative gives the drive and the thrill that id needed to complete the job efficient. If we have the intuitive, we will not only gain experience but will also make new discoveries. No matter how small your job is, always see its importance in relation to the total set up. Many large organizations provide post employment training to those who wish to gain additional technical skill.