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5 Tips to Help You Make a Winning First Impression

Eat Your Career

Whether you’re attending a networking event, heading into a job interview or meeting your new boss for the first time, the initial meeting can be one of the most important interactions you’ll ever have. It astonishes me how often this basic principle of respect is disregarded in the workplace. Be Punctual.

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Is It OK to Hug at Work?

On The Job

Another said that she hated it when people wanted more than a handshake -- she finds hugging awkward and feels that hugs have no place in the workplace. citing President Obama's tendency to hug staffers and the confusion about when to hug -- or not -- in the workplace. Is hugging OK in the workplace? Let me know what you think.

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10 Ways to Make Remote Hiring a Cake Walk!

Recruit CRM

Read more: A Recruiter's Etiquette Guide to Remote Hiring. Emphasise your workplace values and culture so that candidates understand what it would be like working remotely with your team. Take note that remote job interviews differ from traditional interviews in several ways.

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A Story of Inspiration for all Administrative Professionals

Office Dynamics

I was tickled to death when Gillie told me that when she interviewed with the CEO, she was like a mini-Joan. Learn business etiquette and protocol. If you are interviewing for a position and you and the other candidate are pretty much equal, the credentials will set you apart. I am extremely happy for Gillie. It does matter.

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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 July, 2010 Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie® Award winner Lynn Holgate, an Executive Assistant at High Performance Technologies, Inc. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Lets enjoy our day together.© Oh where or where is my password?

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7 Tips for Getting Off to a Great Start in a New Job

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, August 23, 2010 7 Tips for Getting Off to a Great Start in a New Job Its a tough time to be entering the workforce. If youre in your first "real" job, there is a lot expected of you.

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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. That doesnt apply to the workplace. Sit in the front. There are no dumb questions in college.

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