Five more things NOT to do when hired for booth/expo work

The response to the Do’s and Don’ts piece has been very positive. I’ll continue to provide more tips, both what to do and not to do while working a booth. Thanks to all the industry people who continue to send me input.

1) Don’t ask to run over and see your friends at the prejudging when you are expected to be working. Do not try to get off early so you can go watch the show/prejudging. Companies are there to get consumers to try there products, the shows aren’t their priority – don’t make it yours when working a booth.

2) Don’t take a longer break than was given.

3) Optimum Nutrition‘s Athlete Manager, Bob Corbett shares another no-no. Funny but true. “Don’t eat at the booth. I give 1 hour breaks to everyone…Eat then, and if you can’t finish, don’t bring it back to the booth. We have enough stuff to store rather then your half-eaten burger.”

4) Don’t complain about the shoes you wear. Check with the company what shoes you’ll be expected to wear and plan accordingly. You’ll be working long hours on your feet.

5) If the company you are working for covers your hotel room – Don’t use the room phone. If you think talking to your boyfriend for hours on the company’s dime is acceptable. Think again.

Check back next week for more!