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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

There were no rules against fraternization in our employee handbook and because the SVPs I supported often took their subordinates out for carousing and merriment, I went against her wishes. However, very rarely will advice come in this form so it’s up to you to figure out how to solve the gap. Here are some tips.

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How to Make a Good Impression

Ian's Messy Desk

In this short time, the person forms an opinion about you based on your appearance, your body language , your demeanor and your mannerisms. The adage says, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. There is some suggestion it takes no more that 15 seconds for someone to evaluate you when you first meet.