Tips on How to Relax during Audit

[Lexylou]

I will be going through a registration audit soon and if you don't get certified the first time around do they charge you again the next time?

 

[Randy]

A couple of bottles of San Miguel may help

 

[JaneB]

Voice your fear: ie, tell the auditor that you're rather nervous.
YOu can say it something like 'I know we've got a good system, but audit is a new thing for me/something I haven't had much experience of, and I'm feeling a bit nervous.'

Funnily enough, disclosing (ie, saying aloud that one is afraid/nervous) very often helps to settle the butterflies of nervousness. And almost every auditor (very definitely the good ones!) will be understanding and accepting of people being nervous.

 

[Raffy]

If you're nervous... be honest however some auditors took advantage of that kind of behavior. Perhaps... you need to Think Positive and remain calm and do your Work... and remember they are just trying to understand your process and validate if you are doing the right thing versus the said standard.
best regards,
raffy

 

[Polly Pure Bread]

A couple of bottles of San Miguel may help

Where did you learn about San Miguel beer? Have you been to the Philippines? It's the most popular beer in the Philippines.

For those who have given me tips, thank you very much. The upcoming audit is the extension of the scary halloween. I hope we get certified.

 

[galcantar]

If you are prepared-- NOT OVER PREPARED on the standard- procedures nothing bad happen ! Remenber that an audit is defined as (ISO19011:2002) A systematic, independent and documented process hich has the purpsoe of obtain evidence (3.3) and evaluate them in an objective way withy the purpose of determine the grade in which they meet the audit criteria..
then; if you know the standard, if you know your procedures ( this procedures were developed so they covered all standard requirements) nothing bad happen but you have the opportunity to improve your suystem with auditor commentrs/ findings.

You are the customer- the king the auditor is your supplier - servant -- you paid for thier services

 

[Randy]

Where did you learn about San Miguel beer? Have you been to the Philippines? It's the most popular beer in the Philippines.

Have I been to the Phillipines?

My dad was in the USAF and I lived on Clark for a bit and I was in the Marine Corps....Have I been to the Phillipines?

I loved the Phillipines.

Oh yeah...I was once fairly competent with a balisong and had been forally trainied in its use, and carried one for many years.

 

[Jen Kirley]

It is natural to be nervous. It's like opening day of your first play - performance anxiety is common.

But try to relax - you are the umpteenth person to be representing a company fir its first registration audit. The registrar knows that - and that your inexperience will doubtless require plain talk and perhaps gentler handling.

The audit is a huge opportunity to learn from an expert insider. Look at it that way: accompany the auditor, and pay close attention to his/her questions. Take notes. This busyness should help center your focus and help you avoid speaking for the auditees.

I hope this helps!

 

[Michael Malis]

Be prepared and have documents ready for review.

When you prepared - your are ready and confident!

If not, - the shot of your fav. may help...

 

[Sidney Vianna]

I tend to throw-up a few times - but then I feel much better....

Just don't throw up on the auditor's lap. Not a good move...