101 tips for graduates : a code of conduct for success and happiness in your professional life by Morem, Susan instant download

101 tips for graduates : a code of conduct for success and happiness in your professional life by Morem, Susan instant download

xii, 212 pages ; 24 cm, Gathers tips from industry leaders to provide young adults with the tools to achieve success, covering such topics as job hunting, communication, leadership, social skills, self-discipline, and the importance of a positive attitude, Includes index, WORK SKILLS -- Find a Job and Achieve Career Success -- 1. It's no longer about the grades you make; it's whether or not you make the grade -- 2. Your first job is finding a job -- 3. Get a makeover. Student fashion is 'out' in the office -- 4. Practice makes perfect; rehearse before you interviewing -- 5. Get in the drivers seat -- 6. First impressions create lasting impressions -- 7. Timing is everything -- 8. Go to work every day as if it were the first day of your job -- 9. Proofread every document -- 10. There's nothing more disruptive than being interrupted -- 11. Be willing to make the coffee -- 12. You are a product; market yourself -- 13. Neatness Counts; get organized and stay organized -- 14. Do it now, not later; don't become a procrastinator -- 15. Under-promise and over-deliver -- 16. Don't sleep on the job -- 17. Ask questions; don't assume anything -- COMMUNICATION SKILLS -- Achieve Effective Communication Through Body Language, Listening, Speaking and Writing -- 18. Turn off your cell phone, 19. Give yourself a voice-over -- 20. Drop the um and ah; 'ya know what I mean? -- 21. Watch your tone when you're on the phone -- 22. Apologize; you can't always be right -- 23. Easy to use, but can cause you to lose; use the phone to your advantage -- 24. Emailmatters@work; don't leave a trail of bad email -- 25. Say what you mean and mean what you say -- 26. Power up your presentation skills -- 27. Please and Thank-you are powerful words -- 28. Expand your vocabulary -- 29. Master the art of small talk -- 30. Sit Still!\" \"Stand up straight!\" ... Pay attention to your body language -- 31. If you wouldn't say it to someone's face, don't say it -- 32. Always send a thank you note -- 33.…