Imagine you’re at a networking event, making small talk with strangers like a pro—surfing topics from pop culture to positive current events. Smiling, laughing, building your network, and wait for it . . . having fun! No awkward silences and stale, recycled conversations about sports and the weather. You’re not dreaming; it is possible. It just takes … Read More
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5 Dos and Don’ts of Online Meeting Etiquette
It’s official. Businesses are embracing the remote work model. According to experts, 40.7 million American professionals will be fully remote in the next five years. What does this mean for young professionals? This means that your online meeting etiquette needs to be flawless from day one because online meetings could be the primary—or only—face-to-face communication … Read More
5 Essentials for a Successful Meeting
Work meetings are a waste of time, right? If you nodded in agreement, please reconsider. Sure, meetings can be inconvenient, and if we’re honest, a little boring. But meetings can also be an opportunity to highlight your leadership abilities and demonstrate that you are a team player. In fact, mastering meeting etiquette can help you … Read More
How to Make Good First Impressions for Business Professionals
Are you a newbie wondering how to get a competitive edge at work? If so, consider two words: first impressions. First impressions are critical to how you are perceived and can play a significant part in you being seen as a leader and reaching the next level in your career. According to body language experts, … Read More
Three Ways to Build Your Personal Brand at Work
You may be perfectly comfortable branding products or services as a part of your daily job, but did you know that your personal brand may be the most important brand that you need to promote? That’s right; your personal brand can help you land your dream job, gain approval for a project you’re passionate about, … Read More
Dining Etiquette for Business Meals
When you’re dining with business colleagues, are you more focused on which fork to use than on the conversation? If you’re nodding your head in agreement, you aren’t alone. Many young professionals are not as confident about their table manners as they would like to be. Today’s dining is decidedly casual: lunch from a food … Read More