Most employees prefer to employ someone who has a strong work ethic – someone who takes pride in working effectively and efficiently.

Discipline yourself to get to work a few minutes early every morning so that you are settled when the workday begins.  You should be at your desk and on task first thing in the morning, and you should stay on task throughout the day, working as efficiently as you can.

Throughout the day, there will be distractions and temptations.  At most companies, it is all right to take an occasional brief break to talk with a co-worker about things other than business.  You just want to be on friendly terms with everyone.  Just keep it short.