Gauge the dress expectations of your workplace by noticing what other employers are wearing. If everyone is wearing conservative attire, with suits, collared shirts, and long skirts, adjust your attire accordingly. Many workplaces have a business casual dress code, which may allow slacks or jeans as long as you still appear professional. Be mindful of bright colors and busy patterns as well. If possible, cover any tattoos and remove any piercings, unless your superiors are fine with you exposing them.

You may also notice how your coworkers interact with clients during meetings, and how everyone always shows up on time, or a few minutes early for a meeting. Pay attention to the behavior of others to get a sense of what is considered professional in your workplace.

If possible, try to get to meetings 5 minutes early to get settled and organized before the meeting begins. Avoid showing up more than 10 minutes early for a meeting, as any earlier can throw off other people’s schedules and actually be inconvenient for others. Make sure you organize your materials and papers before the meeting begins. Be prepared to participate or give your input in case you are asked to do so.

Focus on being honest, reliable, a hard worker, and positive, day in and day out. Your job should be important to you, and you should value your successes, no matter how small or minor.

If you notice problems or issues around a certain project or client, speak up to your coworkers and your superiors. Don’t ignore or avoid these conflicts. Instead, face them head-on by alerting others to the issues and working together to try to problem-solve.

Research your question or issue before bringing it to everyone else’s attention. Look through your emails or office memos to ensure you aren’t missing information that has been disseminated. There may be an instance where you need to call a face to face meeting to discuss a major issue. If this is the case, send a meeting invitation by email to your coworkers and/or clients. Check your coworkers’ calendars to ensure they are available during the proposed time.

Not talking about your coworkers behind their backs or based on gossip will also show you respect your coworkers and are willing to be honest and straightforward with them.

Having a mentor as your boss can lead to bigger career opportunities and the ability to expand your existing skill set.