Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-09-26
Some Hints That May Be of
Value to Workers in Stores
or Offices.
DRESS is IMPORTANT POINT
Proper Interest In the Affairs Of the
Institution Also Requisite
Remember That Courtesy Is
Always Sure to Pay
Fig Interest.

Are you keen about your work? Do
you go to it every morning with
lively interest, determined to perform
each task that the day brings to the
best of your ability?
Are you cheerful and contented in
your work? Does the time pass quick
ly, or are you always watching the
clock, longing for the closing hour
to strike?
If the latter is the case, let me ad
wise you to either seek more congen-
ial work or mend your ways and take
a deeper interest in your present du-
ties.
The chief fault found with the young
business girls today is that they are
not keen enough bout their work.
This fact will always prevent a girl
from getting ahead; her chief cannot
be expected to give her good opportu-
mites if he sees she cares only about
earning her salary and for nothing
more.
Let me tell you, girls, of few ways
y to get an increase in salary and be
worth it.
First OF all, and a most Important
point, is to dress neatly and plainly.
The appearance of the workers will
either raise or lower the dignity of
an Office. Few girls realize the enor-
nous difference quiet, smart appear
ance makes in their prospects of work
and advancement.
Select neutral colors for your frocks
and have them made in a plain, neat
style that will attract attention only
for trig, appropriate appearance.
A clerks manner Is equally impor
tant; the office girl can do a great
deal to make friends for the firm by
treating clients with courtesy and
prompt attention and by assisting
them in many little ways.
II an interview has to be refused,
the clerk can put the refusal in such
a way that It will not be felt as a re-
buff
Do not be ELUSIVE. just quiet, atten-
tive and courteous, keeping in mind
that you are a representative of the
firm.
busy man is generally untidy
and will always appreciate having his
desk kept straight, provided the clerk
understands his general system and
takes care to follow 1t to the letter.
Some men prefer an untidy desk rath-
er than to have any one touch their
papers, fearing they would be mlslaid.
1t is best to first ask if you may keep
the desk In order before attempting
to clear it up.
Another useful hint for the business
girl is to have all letters and carbons
fastened together with paper clip,
instead of having the sheets loosely
laid In the file. This insures their be-
ing kept In order and saves time in
sorting out special letters.
When writing business letters the
girl clerk, when she has the opportu-
nifty Of composing them herself,
should avoid hackneyed expressions.
Go straight to the subject in hand,
in the first sentence, and state it as
briefly, as clearly and as politely as
possible.
Courtesy is worth it's weight in
gold in business, and pays big interest.
Avoid Office gossip. If other clerks
come to you with their own troubles.
listen and sympathize, if sympathy is
warranted but do not take too much
time from your own work hearing 9TH
ers' woes.
BE kind and gentle with your CO.
workers; do not reserve all your good
humor for your employer
A CHEEKY word. bright smile, will
often do wonders toward helping your
sister-worker on her way
And if you have an assistant, don't
forget the word of praise when 1T is
deserved. The underling will work
doubly hard if she is given encourage
ment and all her efforts are not taken
just as a matter of course.
A willing worker is a Joy to her
employer and is bound to receive
Just reward for her services.