1. CELL PHONE ETIQUETTE Jobs for Montana's Graduates B10L2PP1

2. Although the common impression is this “addiction” is the exclusive purview of the country’s teenage population, the facts indicate that the work place is a growing incubator for similar behavior. Employees should be wary of allowing improper cell phone etiquette to damage their careers. Whether or not a company cell phone policy exists, employees should learn proper etiquette to ensure that their climb up the corporate ladder is not hindered or halted. Jobs for Montana's Graduates B10L2PP1

3. T HE T OP E IGHT R ULES OF P ROPER C ELL P HONE E TIQUETTE AT W ORK A recent study showed that at least 50% of U.S. companies now have a published cell phone usage policy at work. To avoid suffering a career detour from unacceptable cell phone use in your office, consider the following generally accepted rules of good cell phone behavior. Jobs for Montana's Graduates B10L2PP1

4. #1 Turn your ringer OFF or set to “vibrate.” Jobs for Montana's Graduates B10L2PP1

5. #2 Let “bread and milk” and other unimportant calls go to voicemail. Jobs for Montana's Graduates B10L2PP1

6. #3 When you must use your cell phone, find a private, quiet place to make your calls. Jobs for Montana's Graduates B10L2PP1

7. #4 Never use your cell phone in restrooms. Jobs for Montana's Graduates B10L2PP1

8. #5 Don’t bring your cell phone to meetings. Jobs for Montana's Graduates B10L2PP1

9. #6 Maintain a low voice during cell phone conversations. Jobs for Montana's Graduates B10L2PP1

10. #7 Use text messages instead of voice calls to maintain professionalism. Jobs for Montana's Graduates B10L2PP1

11. #8 Remember that, through most of recorded history, the world of business operated quite effectively without constant cell phone use. Jobs for Montana's Graduates B10L2PP1

12. By following the current rules of good cell phone etiquette, you’ll not only be ahead of the curve, you may enhance your professional standing at work by displaying this considerate behavior. Some of your cell phone etiquette may even be transferred to your friends who might be in need of some guidelines, too. Jobs for Montana's Graduates B10L2PP1