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Career Success A to Z: E is for Etiquette

Eat Your Career

Before we talk about etiquette, let’s first consider another e-word: Elevator. Elevators are like little floating bubbles of society with their own distinct etiquette. That’s how etiquette works and why it’s so important in the workplace. That’s how etiquette works and why it’s so important in the workplace.

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5 Tips to Help You Make a Winning First Impression

Eat Your Career

It astonishes me how often this basic principle of respect is disregarded in the workplace. Putting some care and attention into your external appearance will naturally boost your confidence. There are no more rules in the modern workplace regarding who can or should extend his or her hand first. Be Punctual.

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Qualities Of A Great Assistant

Office Dynamics

Organization skills. Team player. Interpersonal communication skills. Detail oriented. Positive, can-do attitude. Ability to prioritize. Accountable. Trustworthy. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Excellent calendaring skills. Customer-service focused. Excellent time management skills. Good listener. Professional presence.

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The Top 3 Skills That Make Administrative Assistants Stand Out

Office Dynamics

Administrative professionals are always asking us what it takes to really stand out in the workplace. A “paradigm” is simply a mindset, but it plays an important role in how you show up in the workplace. It will boost your confidence and your professional presence. After all, it’s a competitive market out there!

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What day is it again? Oh yea, Administrative Professionals Day

The Office Professionals Place

We know it as a day to celebrate those who make an impact by assuming managerial-like responsibilities in a work environment that nowadays, require more than just a typing skill and pleasant phone etiquette. Self-PEP talk builds confidence, rationalizes situations, and are critical. My boss took me to lunch today.”

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How to Find Your Voice at Work

Eat Your Career

But they still have an incredibly difficult time expressing themselves in the workplace. What stifles your voice in the workplace? Basic social etiquette applies in the workplace. But most people, especially in the workplace, want some proof that you know what you’re talking about. Back It Up. Post on Google Buzz.

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. In this two-part series, I want to discuss some of the most important components of networking like a pro. Be a good listener. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.