The Minority Guide To Professionalism

Оглавление

Daniel Mushala. The Minority Guide To Professionalism

Lesson One – The Resume & Cover Letter

Lesson Two – Filling Out Employment Applications

Lesson Three – Temporary Agencies

Lesson Four – Dressing for Success

Lesson Five – Great Grooming

Lesson Six – The Handshake

Lesson Seven – Eye Contact

Lesson Eight – Smile

Lesson Nine – The Interview

Lesson Ten – Arrive at Work Early, Leave Work Late

Lesson Eleven – Carry Something, Look Busy

Lesson Twelve – Stay on top of Current Events

Lesson Thirteen – Keep Learning

Lesson Fourteen – Listening

Lesson Fifteen – Office Gossip

Lesson Sixteen – The Phone

Lesson Seventeen – The Computer

Lesson Eighteen – Networking

Lesson Nineteen – Thank You & Please

Lesson Twenty – Ask

Lesson Twenty-One – Be Honest

Lesson Twenty-Two – Controlling Emotions

Lesson Twenty-Three – Set Goals

Lesson Twenty-Four – Time Management

Lesson Twenty-Five – Speak Up and Speak-Out

Lesson Twenty-Six – Create your own feel good file

Lesson Twenty-Seven – Getting Paid

Lesson Twenty-Eight – Exercise, Rest & Eat Right

Lesson Twenty-Nine – ATTITUDE

Lesson Thirty – Life Work Balance

Отрывок из книги

Never underestimate the power of your resume and cover letter. They are your greatest selling tool. Take your time working on your resume, because it will determine whether or not you are called for an interview. Therefore, it has to be perfect - no mistakes, no spelling errors and no grease or coffee marks. Make sure your resume is no more than two pages. Print out your resume on 100% linen paper. The paper should be either white or tan; anything else is not appealing. In today’s market, companies accept resumes via email or uploading it to the company. Be sure to exclude addresses that have any sexual, religious or racial overtures. For example, humpback@..., bigbootie@..., blackrob@..., emoney@..., ghettofab@. Remember it is all about being a professional. You can find plenty of examples on the internet. Always keep your resume update. There will be job opportunities for you in the future and you want to be prepared. You can find plenty of examples of a cover letter and resume on the internet.

Men – please wear a nice shirt with a tie, or a clean shirt with a nice pair of pants and shined shoes. Please do not wear any bling bling. Your job here is to make a great first impression.

.....

While at work, dress like your boss. If your company has a constant dress down policy and your boss is always dressed professionally, dress professionally. It will get you noticed. Pay no mind to what others say. Do not wear jeans at work even on dress down days.

If you have to wear a uniform make sure it’s always ironed or pressed because it says a lot about you. 1st impression matters. You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.

.....