Guys and Ties
Many men don’t like to think too hard about ties: but they should. Next to shoes and watches, ties are the most visible of the very few accessories that men wear. Ties that are good quality and suit...
View ArticleFive Tips for Buying the Perfect Suit
Go to an established men’s store where trained professionals are on staff. These experts are more knowledgeable about make, style, cut, and fit than most of us can ever hope to be. They can teach you...
View ArticleNetworking That Works
Your network consists of people who might be able to help, some of whom you’ll seek out and others you’ll meet by chance. This core group should lead to contacts with people in your field of choice,...
View ArticleEtiquette Quiz for Job Seekers
Test your job-seeking savvy with this quiz. Write down your answer to each question, and then following the scoring instructions at the end of the quiz to find out if you’re on the fast track to...
View ArticleManners Matter Even More in Hard Times
Adversity Changes the Way People Behave It’s human nature to rise to the challenge of hardship—and it often can bring people closer together. But just as frequently, people unload their stress, dread...
View ArticleBacking Out on an Accepted Job Offer
Gracefully? Probably not. They acted in good faith and offered you a job you were willing to accept. Your reneging puts them in a difficult position. Once you accepted, they began contacting candidates...
View ArticleThe Job Search: A Job In Itself!
Organization, careful planning, and consistent focus are the keys to any successful job search—not only for your students, but for yourself. With your students, your first step should be to encourage...
View ArticlePersonal Style and the Job Interview
I manage the faculty for a training program that provides urban young adults with hands-on skill development, college credits, and paid corporate internships. Many of my students have some confusion...
View ArticleHow to Handle Radio Silence During the Interview Process
I recently went through a job interview process. For about two weeks, the company was eager to have me come in for meetings with various staff. I sent thank-you notes promptly to each person I met...
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Download: The Bulletin Board Rule
Sometimes it can be difficult to decide if a communication is really “public” or “private.” One of the best tests we know is to apply the bulletin board rule: If you can put whatever you are...
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Workplace etiquette: notch it up everyday to improve your success
Notch up your behavior by practicing good workplace etiquette everyday. People will notice and it will affect you long term success. Remember etiquette is not something that you know, it is something...
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