If you’re in an entry level position looking to make your way up the corporate ladder, you have to stand out amongst other candidates and colleagues in this competitive job market. How you dress, email etiquette, and the relationships you build could make or break your climb. Our subject matter expert, George Alland, shares business insight to ensure entry level candidates make the most out of their first job. Watch the presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HK5QDvvhVWU Featured Speaker: George Alland Full-time Online Instructor Rasmussen College

1. Business Savvy from the Start
Excel in an Entry Level Job

2. Who is George Alland?
•Full-time Online Instructor, Rasmussen College
•Teaches Math, Statistics, Literature, Reading and Writing and Critical Thinking Courses
•Worked for John Hancock Life Insurance, Harvard University, Capex Corporation, Wang Laboratories and 3M
•Undergraduate and Graduate Work in Math
•M.A. in French Literature and M.S. in Library Science

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4. 10 tips I picked up along the way.
Succeed in your first job!

5. Make sure your manager or supervisor is the first to know about an issue or concern you may be associated with.
Tip #1

6. Take responsibility for your mistakes.
Tip #2

7. Speak well of others.
Tip #3

8. Improve your communications skills.
Tip #4

9. Follow email etiquette.
Tip #5

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11. Dress professionally—for your organization.
Tip #6

12. Many organizations are business casual. So Dress professionally—but don’t overdress!
Tip #6 (Continued)

13. Dress professionally—even when you wear a uniform.
Tip #6 (Continued)

14. Volunteer for assignments.
Tip #7

15. Don’t be the last to arrive or the first to leave.
Tip #8

16. Find out as much about your place of employment as possible.
Tip #9

17. Make your manager or supervisor look good.
Tip #10

18. Make your manager or supervisor look good.
Be prepared. Anticipate. Share the praise.
Tip #10 (Continued)

19. Make your manager or supervisor look good.
Cover your manager’s back. Do your job well.
Tip #10 (Continued)

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