Present Yourself Professionally

Wakefield & WakefieldBusiness Etiquette

Wakefield & Wakefield Business Etiquette

Achieve Your Mission in Today’s Digital Age Become interested in others Not scale of media…

“A tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” (Macbeth)

… but scale of meaning. Add personal touch to digital presence Soft skills drive hard skills


TODAY’S TOPICS:

Introductions Body Language Importance of Names Professional Presence: Dress and Grooming


Introductions: The Basics Eye contact Posture Speak clearly Names:

Try to introduce people by the names and titles they prefer.

Mimic how others introduce themselves. Concentrate on names; use them in conversation.


Introductions: The Basics

The perfect handshake: Brief Firm Warm Direct look into the eyes

Don’t forget to start some conversation!


CONVERSATION Find a common interest. Who, what, where, why and how much? Build, make, acquire your own points of

interest, but be humble. Body language – how to tell someone you are

listening.


What’s in a name? Everything. There is nothing greater than the sound of

one’s own name. How do you feel when someone remembers

your name? Name mumblers. Learn everyone’s name in your routine. If you have forgotten a name… Tricks to remember names.


PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE

Clothing People decide ten things about you in ten seconds Give people the opportunity to hear what you

have to say Reflects the importance we attach to the occasion No matter level of dress, be well groomed.

[Find a mentor!]


PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE Adapt Business casual -

men: khakis/slacks, seasonal blazer, open collar shirt

women: khakis/slacks, skirt, open collar shirt or knit top, sweater Sport casual - khakis or jeans, nice tee, polo or

button down Overall, NO jeans, sneakers, unpolished loafers,

sandals, t-shirts, baseball caps, sweats, shorts in the

workplace Jeans

Use your best judgment….

Self interest + respect for others


*Introductions* *Body Language*

*Importance of Names* *Professional Presence*

Be yourself. Always look for a way to appreciate someone else. Start using these habits today…

People will remember!

Present Yourself Professionally

Business

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