Business Etiquette
Transcript: Interviewing At an interview, have good body language and a conservative outfit- you're not just selling your services, but yourself! Keep eye contact, be intelligent, make good decisions, but be personalized. Be prompt! listen carefully, have creative feedback. Whe it's your turn to speak, be on topic, and speak with purpose. Don't: be late, be tense, criticize, chew gum, or pull out a cigarette!! But do send a thank-you note, even if the meeting does not turn out well. Dress for business Dress professionally, it makes an impression. Wear conservative clothing, and nothing completely outragious, such as wild jewelry, stiletto heels, low-cut tops, short skirts, wrinkled shirts, a crazy tie, or unpolished shoes. Restaurant Behavior If you are planning for a business lunch, Find a convenient, respective restaurant. Make sure everyone orders their food before you begin to talk business. When you are finished with your meal, be sure to place the knife and fork in the "finished position." Office rules Have good body language- Present yourself nicely Clothing: wear controlled clothing- no wild jewelry. Communication- Speak with confidence and clarity. Manners: be simple and polite- a good handshake, no interruptions, no foul language. Business Protocol Taking a telephone call: Smile when answering the phone and be prepared for questions needing answered or where to transfer the call if you don't know the answer Meetings: When you are in a meeting, silence your phone! Also, keep your emails professional- it isn't private, so don't say anything that would ruin your day if someone else read it. Business Etiquette