On The Job

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Even though you may have more phone or Zoom interviews during your current job search because of the pandemic, the basics of job searching remain the same: do your homework on an employer so you're prepared for an interview; dress appropriately; ask questions -- and always, always, always send a thank-you note.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 28, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap A Telephone Etiquette Test Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 28, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. While forms of technology are making inroads into the communication process, the telephone is still an important source of contact with people. Thanks for visiting!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. The example of how it could be misconstrued wasn’t helpful to you, but nonetheless, what she was saying was, “My focus is on your social etiquette behavior and I am pointing it out to you.” The link is that original post.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

I wanted to dedicate a post on proper rejection etiquette when you are the one having to tell bad news to someone. If they are not there, do not leave a voicemail, email them saying you tried them and then call them again and speak to them on the phone. When you can afford it, send a thank you gift. Warn them of the bad news.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 23, 2012

We are often asked about doing etiquette seminars/programs onsite for administrative professionals across the country. Etiquette expert, Anna Post, Emily's great-great granddaughter will present this program via our friends at Business Management Daily. Rudeness isn't just bad form: it's bad business. Email etiquette.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 10, 2011

Rudeness isn’t just bad form: it’s bad business. Emily Post's Guide to Business Etiquette for the 21st Century. But rudeness isn’t just bad form: it’s bad business. The truth is, multimillion-dollar deals (and people’s jobs) can be LOST as a result of poor etiquette. E-mail etiquette. Social networking etiquette.

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