Unwritten rules that affect your career and professional image.

1. Workplace Etiquette for Success
UNWRITTEN RULES
THAT AFFECT YOUR CAREER AND
PROFESSIONAL IMAGE
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2. Understanding Etiquette
o Commonly unwritten expectation of behavior in the workplace
o Career restrictive behaviors that should be avoided
oThere are etiquettes in all professional areas
o Dress to Impress
o Meeting and conference etiquettes
o Interview etiquettes
o Maintaining relationship with co-workers
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3. Career Limiting Behaviour: Breaking
Habits
o Poor time management
o Overlooking your career (not taking ownership)
o Negative response to requests
o Lack of follow up
o Failure to follow instructions
o Lack of understanding of hierarchy (moderating executive presence)
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4. Why Etiquettes are so Important?
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o Your career is the management of your own brand
o The strength of your brand is a matter of perception
o Perception depends on the image you project
o Your image is driven by your behaviour and how you play by etiquette
o Because etiquette are unwritten, they show if you truly understand
the culture and demonstrate maturity
o Are you lifting yourself up or shooting yourself in the foot?

5. Examples of Etiquette to Master
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6. Dress to Impress
Dress for the job you
aspire
For High
Return on
Investment?
Buy an iron.
Don’t be
afraid to ask
for guidance.
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7. Meeting & Conference Etiquette
o If you’re the host, send a planned agenda ahead of time with clear
objectives of the meeting
o Start and stop on time
o Meetings should be focused and should not get sidetracked
o Allow all participants to get involved and contribute
o Seek to understand and contribute, but don’t be petty minded
o Don’t blindside others. Don’t use foul words
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8. Interview Etiquette
o Learn all that you can about the position you have applied for. Be prepared to
share what you can do for the organization, and how you can make a difference
o Arrive early at the venue; absolutely, don’t be late
o Be polite to the receptionist or assistant
o Sit in a good posture
oListen carefully; don’t interrupt interviewer. Smile and be yourself
o Relate to your qualifications and make them feel your desire to do a great job
o Do not initiate discussion about remuneration or benefits
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9. ‘People’ Etiquette
o Gather knowledge on individuals with whom you want to cultivate a
relationship
o Communicate responsibly. Every word you say is a loaded gun or
flower
o Conversational taboos: Cheap jokes, government policy, religion,
funds, family misfortune, health, life’s dissatisfactions, sexual
orientation…
o Safe topics: Sports, food and local attractions, books, movies, cultural
events , vacation ideas, pop culture…
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10. Conclusion
o The Workplace is a gaming ground with written and unwritten rules
o Etiquette (or unwritten rules) are often more powerful
o Etiquette show your mastery of cultural nuances and expectations
o Understanding etiquette is one of your most powerful keys to
professional success
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11. About EduJobsCanada.com
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Edujobscanada.com is a niche Canadian job board specialized in
academic and research job posting for colleges, universities, research
centers, and institutions looking to hire candidates with advanced
education and qualifications.
Since 2006, we have been helping employers make targeted job postings
that lead to smart hiring connections.