Business Etiquette
Your workplace has a business casual dress code. You don't feel like doing your laundry and you are out of clean dress clothes. Is it okay to wear jeans to work?
You must always follow the dress code.
If you have an interview at 2:30pm. It suggested to show up at 2:29pm. True or False
False. It is best to arrive 10 minutes early for an interview. It lets them know you are prepared. Sometimes there is paperwork that needs to be filled out when arriving to the interview. Always be early!!
True or False is it appropriate to have a channel streaming on your electronic devices/monitor during business hours?
False. Use your break time appropriately.
How should you respond in an interview if you are asked a question and you can not quickly come up with an answer?
Ask to come back to the question at the end of the interview. Remain calm. Take your time.
You have an interview for a company where the employees are allowed to wear jeans and t-shirts every day. You wear black dress pants and a shirt with a collar, and dress shoes to the interview. Are you over dressed for the interview?
No. You should always wear dress clothes to an interview no matter what the dress code of the company is. It is better to be over dressed.
When a mass email is sent to company/office/department, and you have a response, who should you send that too?
Do not reply all and send it to the original sender.
You need to go talk to your boss. You can see them sitting in their office with the door closed with someone. what should you do?
Come back later and teams asking when they are free.
When traveling for work and you attend a client dinner, are you responsible for following the business code of conduct?
Yes, how you represent the company has a reflection on the company and your peers.
When a mistake is made on your part how should you address the situation?
Inform your manager/leader and take accountability.
One of your co-workers always plays music. You find the music distracting to your work. How could you handle this situation?
Ask them politely to turn it down or use headphones, Listen to your own headphones if able to do so.
What are 5 things to do when meeting a client for the first time?
- Shake hands
- Individual greetings
- Say your full name
- Smile
- Avoid distractions
When is it an appropriate time to send an RSVP to a lunch provided event?
5 days before the event is scheduled. Reason being food may be scheduled and delivered before hand.