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Interview Poem

Laughing all the Way to Work

You're going on an interview, whether by choice or necessity You have to go in with confidence, and being prepared is the key When they say, "Tell me about yourself", that’s not the time to babble Don't talk about your kids and spouse or your financial trouble You could be asked things like, "What have you learnt from your mistakes?"

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Is It OK to Hug at Work?

On The Job

At the same time, I wouldn't suggest hugging an interviewer -- a solid handshake it enough. Tags: Acing the Interview workplace etiquette hugging hugging in workplace stress in workplace career advice Anita Bruzzese. But is it OK to hug now -- but not when times get better? Is hugging OK in the workplace?

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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? There are etiquette schools that teach business executives , and others who want to invest in their career, how to act in public. Is there an etiquette on how to say goodbye?

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"May I help you?" Developing Good Client Relationships

Laughing all the Way to Work

In one interview I went on it was stressed that they were looking for someone who had excellent communication skills, a great telephone manner and someone who was easy to get along with. Tags: importance of good communication client relationships professional assisstant telephone etiquette Administrative Assistant.

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Ready to Quit Your Job? Read This First

Eat Your Career

Workbooks Stress Management Workbook Time Management Magic Reinvent Your Career Workbook More Tasty Goodness Career Management Consulting Job Interview Coaching Resume Revision Group Training & Public Speaking Eat My WHAT?! No position is perfect, no matter what they tell you during the interview.

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Five Steps Every College Student Needs to Take Now to Get a Job Later

On The Job

Take an etiquette class. Many universities or even local business groups will offer etiquette classes, which many college kids dont even consider until theyre seniors and realize their manners border on the ape-like. Its much better to ask and learn in college rather than to make some very "freshman" mistakes in a job interview.

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Five Ways to Handle Being Personally Attacked at Work

On The Job

I interviewed several psychologists and workplace experts recently, and they all seem to agree on one thing: Personal attacks in the workplace are never about the person being attacked. Smith , an etiquette expert says: "Imagine the words bouncing off of you and rolling onto the floor. Focus on yourself. Or, as Jodi R.R.

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