Have you ever had to introduce two people and you forgot the name of one of them? “I’d really like you to meet, uh . . . and you are? . . . “ Silly tricks like, “Pronounce your last name for me,” just don’t work. The person might respond, “It’s Smmmiiiiitttthhhhh.” When you forget [...]
Archive for January, 2012
When You Forget What’s-His-Name . . .
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Baker, Baker University, career, Career Services, etiquette, forget, introduce, introduction, manners, name on January 31, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Let Them Eat . . . Lunch
Posted in Etiquette Tip of the Week, tagged Baker, Baker Univeristy, bring lunch, brown bag, career, Career Services, Eat, Eat at desk, etiquette, Lunch, Lunch Hour, manners on January 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
If someone is eating lunch at his or her desk, do not loom and ask, “What’s for lunch?” Do not interrupt the person and try to do business. Give them some space. Respect the lunch. It’s a lot like when people are on the phone – do not hover in the door of their office [...]
That Darn Soup Spoon
Posted in Etiquette Tip of the Week, tagged Baker, Baker University, bouillon, bowl, career, Career Services, service plate, soup, soup spoon on January 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
When you are finished with your soup, if there is a service plate underneath your soup bowl or cup, leave the soup spoon on this plate, to the right of the soup bowl or cup. If there is no plate underneath, leave the soup spoon in the bowl or cup with the handle at about [...]
Interview Meal
Posted in Etiquette Tip of the Week, tagged Baker, Baker University, business dinner, career, Career Services, dinner, dinner interview, etiquette, interview, interview meal, manners on January 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
When you are being interviewed over a meal, what should you order? Something inexpensive. You don’t want to appear to be someone who would drive up the expense account if hired. Something neat. Avoid that big, messy, delicious barbecue sandwich with the coleslaw on top. Do not order a stringy pasta like spaghetti or fettuccine - order [...]
The Importance of Your Professional Image
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Baker, Baker University, Brand, career, Career Services, Image, personal brand, Professional Attire, professional dress on January 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Many of you may roll your eyes at the thought of appearance playing a key role in your career. Philosophically it shouldn’t. In reality it does. The beginning of a new calendar year is always a time for resolutions and changes. Resolve to appraise your professional image and make changes if they are warranted. Your [...]
3 Personal Branding Tips for Job Seekers
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Baker, Baker University, branding, career, Career Services, job search, job seeker, logo, personal brand on January 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
3 Personal Branding Tips for Job Seekers: Never work on only one project. You should always have multiple projects going on at once because you never know what will take off and what will fail. Don’t take on too many projects, though, or you won’t be as effective. Be selective when job searching. Too many [...]
Get In Line
Posted in Etiquette Tip of the Week, tagged Baker, Baker University, career, Career Services, crowd, cut in line, etiquette, jump in line, line, manners, waiting on January 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
In a line or crowd, there are two kinds of bullies: 1. Those who weasel and nudge their way past those who have been waiting longer than themselves. 2. Those who say to late-arriving friends in back, “Come up here and get in front of me,” as if they own the real estate in front [...]
