You have prepared for a host of possible interview questions, your references are on high alert, and you are ready to showcase your skills with the hiring manager. One final and important detail in the employment process is your professional presence. Although you will be considered for the job ... [ Read More ]
The Etiquette of Navigating Multiple Job Offers
Dear Diane, A regional business journal recently spotlighted my current role, where I market my city online as an ideal destination for business and leisure travelers. Shortly after the article ran, I was contacted by the CEO of a chamber of commerce several states away. He indicated they would ... [ Read More ]
Optimize Your Chances for Getting the Job
In an ever-changing job market, knowledge of job interview etiquette is important. Employers must sift through a sea of applications, and one careless oversight may move your application to the “no thanks” folder. Refining everything from your initial email to your responses during the interview is ... [ Read More ]
Job Interview Beauty Basics with Rachel Jo Silver of Birchbox
Looking and feeling your best is a job interview “must,” and multiple studies have confirmed a link between the way we present ourselves and our career advancement. In today’s post, we’re sitting down with Rachel Jo Silver, Director of Content Strategy and Social Marketing at Birchbox, for her ... [ Read More ]
Men’s Etiquette: How to Dress for a Job Interview
Deciding what to wear to the job interview can be overwhelming. You attempt to calm yourself by asking, "Does it really matter anyway?" The answer is a resounding "YES!" According to a survey by the career website, The Ladders, "Thirty-seven percent of employers say they have decided against hiring ... [ Read More ]
Job Interview Etiquette: Tips for Making a Great First Impression
A job interview requires careful preparation on the applicant’s part, using the time leading up to the interview to develop meaningful answers to the predictable list of routine questions. But, an interview is NOT a one sided interrogation, rather a two-way conversation where both parties get their ... [ Read More ]
Interview Etiquette: How to Ask for a Job Reference
In a job search, strong references can help land the offer, while weak ones can derail your quest regardless of how impressive your resume, interview and follow up have been. When you are in the position of needing good references, there are a few etiquette rules to keep in mind to make sure the ... [ Read More ]
Thank You Note Etiquette After the Job Interview
There are many ways to set yourself apart during a job interview. Careful planning and research are a part of a good review. But the interview is not over when you shake hands to leave. A thoughtful thank you note reminds the interviewer of your attention to every detail and is the final step in the ... [ Read More ]
Business Etiquette: Three Attributes Employers Value
An article on Forbes.com refers to a Stockholm-based employer branding firm, Universum, which compiled a list of data citing traits that employers value. Among them: Professionalism, Confidence, and High Energy. How do you display these attributes in a job interview when you are feeling nervous and ... [ Read More ]
Business Etiquette: Closing Out Summer Internships
If you are a college student who spent your summer working at your first internship, there is a right way and a wrong way to wrap things up before you return to your college studies. I’m sharing my thoughts, hoping you already put my intern etiquette tips (Ten Etiquette Tips for Summer Internship ... [ Read More ]
Wardrobe Etiquette: Summer Office Attire
With the spike of summer heat comes an opportunity to adjust your summer office attire for the rising temperature. Keep in mind that every work environment has a different definition of what’s appropriate, so the first rule of thumb is to check your office policy. When in doubt, look at what ... [ Read More ]
Business Etiquette: Job Interview Checklist
Prepping for a job interview can be daunting. Applying for multiple jobs at the same time can add to the confusion and blur your memory when you have so many interviews to remember. To be sure you are prepared, as well as accurate in your recollection, refer to my job interview checklist ... [ Read More ]
Body Language Etiquette: Nonverbal Messages
During an interview, your mouth is not the only thing that is speaking. Your body language is saying a great deal about how you are feeling and what you are thinking. In order to ensure your nonverbal messages are aligned with your words, be aware of the following gestures that are all signs of ... [ Read More ]
University Manners: Job Interview Dining Etiquette
Did you know that second job interviews are often conducted over a meal? For the past 15 years I have had the good fortune of working with some of the best universities in the country, conducting their annual "Dining Etiquette" dinner. Career Service Counselors, Law Schools and MBA programs ... [ Read More ]
Job Interview Etiquette: Follow-up Letter Q and A’s
The job interview isn't over when you walk out of the interviewer's office. The next step is following up. Just like the resume and cover letter that got you this far, the follow-up letter is another opportunity to differentiate yourself from other candidates. The interviewer is not only evaluating ... [ Read More ]