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Hiring Managers Need to Start Preparing for Interviews Differently

Allwork

The Great Resignation has changed many aspects of interview-related etiquette. . Interviewers should think critically about their company and the position they want to fill, then give honest, relevant answers. . Changes in interview etiquette . Now more than ever, the tables have turned.

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The First Thing to Do After a Job Interview

On The Job

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. Recap the highlights.

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Why Thank-You Notes Matter

On The Job

While etiquette rules say you can wait about three months to send a thank-you note for a wedding gift, it needs to be much sooner than that after a job interview. Send an email within the first day of an interview or meeting with a client, then send a handwritten note by the next day. Recap the highlights.

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

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. My question however, is… should I disclose the reason for my termination in my job interviews? However, very rarely will advice come in this form so it’s up to you to figure out how to solve the gap.

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Can knowing which fork to use help you in your career?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Do people pay attention to our table etiquette when we are entertaining a client, having a lunch interview or when we are at a work function? I think they do and having good form can be a help to your career. Is there an etiquette on how to say goodbye? It was embarassing for me, but he didn't seem to notice.

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Answering Reader Mail: 7 Tips on Attire, Scheduling & Etiquette

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

This company is so ginormous I am having a dizzy time of trying to wrap my brain around what all they do – various forms of power, civil engineering, and then the IT services side of it. I think along with this question I would also like to know if you have etiquette tips about emailing with the other EA’s on the client side of things.

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Interview with Rob Siefker of Zappos – Part 4 of 4

Service Untitled

This is the fourth and final part of my interview with Rob Siefker, the Director of the Customer Loyatly Team at Zappos. You can read part one of the interview here , part two here , and part three here. I interviewed Tony a couple years ago and we were very high level, and I had requests for the nitty-gritty. Not right now.