Tips and Tricks
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A well-prepared appraisal interview
Learn in this issue of Tips and Tricks what to pay attention to before, during and after an appraisal interview.
The 365体育直播_365体育投注-竞猜网投 Info Phone Service – on hand when you’re away
Whether you’re out of the office for a few hours or on holiday for a while, the 365体育直播_365体育投注-竞猜网投 Info team will man your phone and see those calls don’t go unanswered!
Which address format should I use?
When publishing scientific papers, different conditions and requirements must be observed. One of these is the indication of your institutional affiliation, which is based on the standardised ETH address format.
New design for the ETH app
The official ETH app has been given a new design. In addition to the fresh look, it presents itself with an up-to-date user experience and some technical innovations.
Secure at ETH - even in the event of a threat
Stalking, violence or rampages at schools are not easy topics. Nevertheless, it is important to deal with them and to know where to turn in an emergency. Here are some tips from ETH Zurich's Threat Management Team.
Take a break!
Taking a break properly has to be learnt, as not all time out from work provides the right amount of relaxation and makes us more productive. A few tips for everyday working life.
All your mobility options to hand
The ETH app is now equipped with two new functions, making it even easier to access the various mobility options.
Bedbugs – what should you do?
Bedbugs were recently found in two buildings on the ETH Zentrum campus. This case shows that even ETH members can carry these annoying pests in their luggage without realising it. Here’s what you can do when you’re faced with the crawling, itching intruders.
Are your electrical devices safe?
Electrical devices are ubiquitous in our daily work. To ensure they pose no danger, they must be checked occasionally. We can all play a role.
ETH Lost and Found goes online!
Fast and round-the-clock: ETH Lost and Found now offers you the option of searching online for lost valuables.
Plot on demand: print large formats yourself
"Plot on demand" allows you to print posters and plans yourself at multiple locations using a QR code that you purchase online.
How to recognise phishing emails
Christmastime is prime phishing season, although cybercriminals send phishing emails to try to obtain data from users all through the year. Read on to find out how to recognise suspicious emails.
Handling business/private emails
Did you know that emails are classified as business-relevant documents – and, as such, must be filed accordingly? How best to implement this is a matter for records management. This article provides tips on how to do this – as well as important information on handling private emails.
Seven golden rules for more accessibility
Websites, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations: digital content needs to be created with more than just the visuals in mind. By following these seven rules, you can create content that is accessible to all users and thus play a role in addressing accessibility concerns.
The right way to send non-commercial goods abroad
Have you recently sent a non-commercial consignment abroad and had it returned? If so, it’s very likely because of the new regulation.
How to reset your password
“Holidays that let you forget everything”. Read on for what to do if this happens to you with your ETH password after the summer holidays.
Easily change your name, address and magazine settings
Moved and need to update your address? Want to receive life magazine as a PDF instead of in print – but now in English rather than German? Or maybe you’d like to display your CV to those who look you up in the directory? All of this can be configured on www.adressen.ethz.ch.
Be reachable even when you’re not there – with the ETH phone service
Do you know about the free telephone service for ETH members? Whether you’re temporarily away from your phone or going on holiday for a while: The ETH telephone switchboard will take over for you and reliably ensure that your calls don’t go unanswered.
How to cope with summer heat at work
Summer has arrived: In these weeks, the thermometer regularly climbs to summer temperatures. That’s great if you’re on holiday. But for those of us who have to work, heat often makes the workplace very unpleasant. Here are a few tips for keeping a cool head at work even when the heat is on.
Carpooling - On the road together
Now that Covid restrictions have been lifted, more and more of us are returning to the workplace and travelling back and forth between locations and institutes again. Here’s an idea for anyone who would rather have company in the car.
Four new ways of discovering ETH
In mid-March, the 365体育直播_365体育投注-竞猜网投 Experience group launched four exciting theme tours. You can now feel the fascination of modern art, discover how the anergy grid beneath the H?nggerberg campus saves CO2, and reach for the stars at the Semper Observatory.
All rolled into one? Balancing family and career
Anyone who has children will likely agree that finding the right work-life balance isn’t always easy. To support employees with children, ETH Zurich offers a whole range of services that can make balancing family and career easier.?
Support in difficult phases of life
Hard times: first the coronavirus and two years of pandemic – with all the accompanying restrictions and uncertainty – and now the war in Ukraine. If confounded by personal issues and conflicts at work, it can be too much for a person to bear. At ETH and within its environment, there are several contact points that offer listening services and professional help with mental health problems.
The key to staying in control of your workload: good time management
Making productive use of your time at work and feeling that you are actually achieving set goals are both vital for job satisfaction. A few tricks, which anyone can put to use, will help improve your time management.
Tips and Tricks: Getting around by car
Last year we shared some tips for getting where you need to go by bus, tram, train and bike. In this article we take a look at some other ways of getting around at ETH.
Tips and Tricks for Microsoft Teams
Since summer 2020, all members of the ETH community have had the option of using Microsoft Teams. While some people are already familiar with this platform for digital collaboration, others are perhaps just getting to grips with it. This article presents some helpful tips, especially for new users.
Tips and Tricks: How to install an e-mail certificate
Today’s tip is about certificates. Not the kind we have thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but these are important, too: e-mail certificates are a way for you to make your daily communication more secure. Installation is quick and easy.
Tips and Tricks: How to customise your browser homepage
You can easily select what website opens first when you go online. For example, you can make the new employee portal Staffnet your browser homepage.
Tips and tricks for your holiday planning
The year 2022 has only just begun, but you might already be considering when you want to take a holiday this year. So where can you see how many free days you have available? And how can you be smart in planning your holidays this year to maximise the amount of free time you’ll get?
Tips and Tricks: How to deal with locked doors at ETH
The requirement to work from home means that anyone coming in to ETH at the moment may well find the doors locked. In this case, access is possible only with an ETH card and the right code. But don’t worry if you don’t happen to have one or the other: help is available.
Baking tips from the ETH community
We received a whole host of deliciousness in response to our appeal for your favourite baking recipes from countries across the globe. Below you will find the recipes submitted by Krist?na Kantnerová, Nicholas Cardo and Silvana Albert, along with more about the traditions and some anecdotes surrounding their delicious baked goods.
Tips and Tricks for your pre-Christmas to-do list
What tasks do members of the ETH community need to tick off before they leave for the holidays? We’ve put together a handy to-do list to help you navigate the run-up to the festive season.
Tips and Tricks: Getting around by bike
After tips for getting where you need to go by bus, tram and train a fortnight ago, here are tips on how to get from A to B at ETH by bike. Even in the cold season of the year.
Tips and Tricks: How to fight the autumn and winter blues
Days are getting noticeably shorter, sunlight is becoming a scarce commodity and temperatures are dropping down to zero: autumn is here and winter is rapidly approaching. Here we share some tips for lightening your mood during what can be a gloomy time of the year.
Tips and Tricks: Getting around by bus, tram and train
With ETH not being confined to one campus, many of us are constantly on the go. This makes mobility all the more important. Here we share a few tips and tricks for getting where you need to be while keeping your environmental impact to a minimum.