Workplace Etiquette
What is workplace etiquette?
Behaving in an acceptable manner within a workplace environment.
Workplace attire includes?
-Clothes
-Shoes
-Hygiene
What makes an e-mail effective?
The subject line.
Do research on the Company
Do
Tell me about yourself?
What is courteous work place etiquette?
practicing friendly, considerate interpersonal behaviors.
What do you think is appropriate casual attire for the work place?
(Men) Nice clean t-shirt, dark denim, tasteful sneakers
(Women) Clean Denim, elegant sandals, fitted blouse (not too tight ,not too revealing)
What makes an e-mail subject line effective and why?
-Clear and concise subject line because long subject lines usually get ignored or overlooked. *always insert a subject line. Blank subject lines will also be ignored or disregarded as unimportant.
Know the responsibilities and duties of the job/internship you are applying for.
Do
Why are you looking for a job/internship?
What are interpersonal behaviors?
-verbal communication
-non-verbal cues (ex. body language and facial expressions)
-listening skills
What do you think are some top mistakes with attire at a job/internship?
-Heavy perfume or cologne
- outdated, sloppy appearance
-clothes that are too flashy, tight or too revealing.
What is an appropriate way to start an e-mail?
Dear Mrs. Nicole,
Dear Mr. (insert name)
To whom it may concern,
Forget to ask questions.
Don't
Why should we hire you?
True or False: Employees should keep their cell phones on them at all times because they may have time to talk with friends and family throughout their workday.
False
Why is "the way we dress" so important in our jobs/internships?
The way someone dresses affects the perception of a company.
What is an appropriate ways to end an e-mail?
Can you give an example of an inappropriate way to end an e-mail?
Sincerely,
(insert name)
Respectfully
(insert name)
Restate your interest in the position at the end of an interview for a job/internship
Do
Tell me about a conflict you faced at work and how you dealt with it.
What do you think are some good rules about using your phone at work/internship?
-Make sure you have an appropriate ring tone
-keep personal calls private
-arguments can wait
What is clothing etiquette.
Knowing what is appropriate to wear for particular occasions.
True or False: Should you start a new e-mail if the subject of your e-mail has nothing to do with the e-mail subject line?
True: when you want to reply to an e-mail thread, but it has nothing to do with the subject in the e-mil subject line, start a new e-mail.
Talk or text on smart phone during interview for job/interview.
Don't
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