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101 tips for graduates : a code of conduct for success and happiness in your professional life, Susan Morem

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Gathers tips from industry leaders to provide young adults with the tools to achieve success, covering such topics as job hunting, communication, leadership, social skills, self-discipline, and the importance of a positive attitude
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eng
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1 online resource (xii, 212 pages)
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Includes index
Contents
  • WORK SKILLS -- Find a Job and Achieve Career Success -- 1. It's no longer about the grades you make; it's whether or not you make the grade -- 2. Your first job is finding a job -- 3. Get a makeover. Student fashion is 'out' in the office -- 4. Practice makes perfect; rehearse before you interviewing -- 5. Get in the drivers seat -- 6. First impressions create lasting impressions -- 7. Timing is everything -- 8. Go to work every day as if it were the first day of your job -- 9. Proofread every document -- 10. There's nothing more disruptive than being interrupted -- 11. Be willing to make the coffee -- 12. You are a product; market yourself -- 13. Neatness Counts; get organized and stay organized -- 14. Do it now, not later; don't become a procrastinator -- 15. Under-promise and over-deliver -- 16. Don't sleep on the job -- 17. Ask questions; don't assume anything -- COMMUNICATION SKILLS -- Achieve Effective Communication Through Body Language, Listening, Speaking and Writing -- 18. Turn off your cell phone
  • 19. Give yourself a voice-over -- 20. Drop the um and ah; 'ya know what I mean? -- 21. Watch your tone when you're on the phone -- 22. Apologize; you can't always be right -- 23. Easy to use, but can cause you to lose; use the phone to your advantage -- 24. Emailmatters@work; don't leave a trail of bad email -- 25. Say what you mean and mean what you say -- 26. Power up your presentation skills -- 27. Please and Thank-you are powerful words -- 28. Expand your vocabulary -- 29. Master the art of small talk -- 30. Sit Still!" "Stand up straight!" ... Pay attention to your body language -- 31. If you wouldn't say it to someone's face, don't say it -- 32. Always send a thank you note -- 33. Remember this f -- r letter word; DON'T! -- 34. Listen -- LEADERSHIP SKILLS -- Become a Leader -- 35. Lead by example -- 36. Be a lifelong learner -- 37. You don't get what you want; you get what you ask for -- 38. Follow your heart -- 39. Do the work you love and love the work you do
  • 40. Everything takes time -- 41. Be yourself; you are enough -- 42. Pay attention to the proven practices of successful people -- 43. Act confidently-even when you're not -- 44. Be a successful student of your own failure -- 45. Get rid of the chewing gum -- 46. Dress for the position you want -- 47. Get involved -- 48. Work hard, play hard -- 49. Put people first -- SOCIAL SKILLS -- Maintain Good Relationships and Work Cooperatively with Others -- 50. Take responsibility for yourself and your relationships -- 51. Network, network, network -- 52. Show up for events; your presence matters -- 53. Just say no -- 54. Rate Your Shake -- 55. The company party is not a party -- 56. Always have a business card with you -- 57. Never go to a business event hungry -- 58. Stop talking -- 59. Be friendly, but don't be a flirt
  • 60. Mind your manners -- 61. Balance screen time with face time -- 62. Look for similarities, not differences -- 63. Bring out the best in others -- 64. Show your appreciation -- SELF-DISCIPLINE -- Be Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise -- 65. Get in shape and stay in shape -- 66. Eat to live; don't live to eat -- 67. Deal with problems -- 68. Set aside time for yourself -- 69. Freshen up! -- 70. Plan your day -- 71. Avoid toxic people and environments -- 72. Keep a journal -- 73. Smoke and booze; you lose -- 74. Learn how to de-stress -- 75. No more excuses -- 76. Turn off the lights -- 77. Guard your shadow; it follows you wherever you go -- 78. Be your own best friend -- 79. Trust your instincts -- 80. Get a tetanus shot -- 81. Invest in your future -- DEMONSTRATE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE -- Make Your Life a Little Easier -- 82. Your attitude is your choice -- 83. Make someone's day
  • 84. Believe in yourself -- 85. Consider yourself fortunate -- 86. Look on the bright side -- 87. Enjoy the ride -- 88. Life is not a Game -- 89. Don't take rejection personally -- 90. Respond, don't overreact -- 91. Learn to laugh at yourself -- 92. Change is inevitable; misery is optional -- 93. Sometimes you have to let go -- 94. Put on a happy face -- 95. Learn to give and receive compliments -- 96. Be a cheerleader for yourself and others -- AREAS OF DISTINCTION -- Rise Above the Ordinary and Live an Extraordinary Life -- 97. Volunteer -- 98. Make a difference -- 99. Cross the finish line -- 100. Believe -- 101. Never give up on your dreams -- Appendix: Extra Credit Bonus Insights
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101 tips for graduates : a code of conduct for success and happiness in your professional life
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101 tips for graduates
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a code of conduct for success and happiness in your professional life
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Susan Morem
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  • One hundred one tips for graduates
  • One hundred and one tips for graduates
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Language
eng
Summary
Gathers tips from industry leaders to provide young adults with the tools to achieve success, covering such topics as job hunting, communication, leadership, social skills, self-discipline, and the importance of a positive attitude
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Morem, Susan
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650.1
Index
index present
LC call number
HF5386
LC item number
.M754 2005
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non fiction
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  • Success in business
  • Performance
  • Employees
  • Self-management (Psychology)
  • College graduates
  • Young adults
  • College graduates
  • Employees
  • Performance
  • Self-management (Psychology)
  • Success in business
  • Young adults
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101 tips for graduates : a code of conduct for success and happiness in your professional life, Susan Morem
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  • WORK SKILLS -- Find a Job and Achieve Career Success -- 1. It's no longer about the grades you make; it's whether or not you make the grade -- 2. Your first job is finding a job -- 3. Get a makeover. Student fashion is 'out' in the office -- 4. Practice makes perfect; rehearse before you interviewing -- 5. Get in the drivers seat -- 6. First impressions create lasting impressions -- 7. Timing is everything -- 8. Go to work every day as if it were the first day of your job -- 9. Proofread every document -- 10. There's nothing more disruptive than being interrupted -- 11. Be willing to make the coffee -- 12. You are a product; market yourself -- 13. Neatness Counts; get organized and stay organized -- 14. Do it now, not later; don't become a procrastinator -- 15. Under-promise and over-deliver -- 16. Don't sleep on the job -- 17. Ask questions; don't assume anything -- COMMUNICATION SKILLS -- Achieve Effective Communication Through Body Language, Listening, Speaking and Writing -- 18. Turn off your cell phone
  • 19. Give yourself a voice-over -- 20. Drop the um and ah; 'ya know what I mean? -- 21. Watch your tone when you're on the phone -- 22. Apologize; you can't always be right -- 23. Easy to use, but can cause you to lose; use the phone to your advantage -- 24. Emailmatters@work; don't leave a trail of bad email -- 25. Say what you mean and mean what you say -- 26. Power up your presentation skills -- 27. Please and Thank-you are powerful words -- 28. Expand your vocabulary -- 29. Master the art of small talk -- 30. Sit Still!" "Stand up straight!" ... Pay attention to your body language -- 31. If you wouldn't say it to someone's face, don't say it -- 32. Always send a thank you note -- 33. Remember this f -- r letter word; DON'T! -- 34. Listen -- LEADERSHIP SKILLS -- Become a Leader -- 35. Lead by example -- 36. Be a lifelong learner -- 37. You don't get what you want; you get what you ask for -- 38. Follow your heart -- 39. Do the work you love and love the work you do
  • 40. Everything takes time -- 41. Be yourself; you are enough -- 42. Pay attention to the proven practices of successful people -- 43. Act confidently-even when you're not -- 44. Be a successful student of your own failure -- 45. Get rid of the chewing gum -- 46. Dress for the position you want -- 47. Get involved -- 48. Work hard, play hard -- 49. Put people first -- SOCIAL SKILLS -- Maintain Good Relationships and Work Cooperatively with Others -- 50. Take responsibility for yourself and your relationships -- 51. Network, network, network -- 52. Show up for events; your presence matters -- 53. Just say no -- 54. Rate Your Shake -- 55. The company party is not a party -- 56. Always have a business card with you -- 57. Never go to a business event hungry -- 58. Stop talking -- 59. Be friendly, but don't be a flirt
  • 60. Mind your manners -- 61. Balance screen time with face time -- 62. Look for similarities, not differences -- 63. Bring out the best in others -- 64. Show your appreciation -- SELF-DISCIPLINE -- Be Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise -- 65. Get in shape and stay in shape -- 66. Eat to live; don't live to eat -- 67. Deal with problems -- 68. Set aside time for yourself -- 69. Freshen up! -- 70. Plan your day -- 71. Avoid toxic people and environments -- 72. Keep a journal -- 73. Smoke and booze; you lose -- 74. Learn how to de-stress -- 75. No more excuses -- 76. Turn off the lights -- 77. Guard your shadow; it follows you wherever you go -- 78. Be your own best friend -- 79. Trust your instincts -- 80. Get a tetanus shot -- 81. Invest in your future -- DEMONSTRATE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE -- Make Your Life a Little Easier -- 82. Your attitude is your choice -- 83. Make someone's day
  • 84. Believe in yourself -- 85. Consider yourself fortunate -- 86. Look on the bright side -- 87. Enjoy the ride -- 88. Life is not a Game -- 89. Don't take rejection personally -- 90. Respond, don't overreact -- 91. Learn to laugh at yourself -- 92. Change is inevitable; misery is optional -- 93. Sometimes you have to let go -- 94. Put on a happy face -- 95. Learn to give and receive compliments -- 96. Be a cheerleader for yourself and others -- AREAS OF DISTINCTION -- Rise Above the Ordinary and Live an Extraordinary Life -- 97. Volunteer -- 98. Make a difference -- 99. Cross the finish line -- 100. Believe -- 101. Never give up on your dreams -- Appendix: Extra Credit Bonus Insights
Extent
1 online resource (xii, 212 pages)
Form of item
online
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unmediated
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rdamedia
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n
Specific material designation
remote
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(OCoLC)500688595
Label
101 tips for graduates : a code of conduct for success and happiness in your professional life, Susan Morem
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Publication
Note
Includes index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
  • WORK SKILLS -- Find a Job and Achieve Career Success -- 1. It's no longer about the grades you make; it's whether or not you make the grade -- 2. Your first job is finding a job -- 3. Get a makeover. Student fashion is 'out' in the office -- 4. Practice makes perfect; rehearse before you interviewing -- 5. Get in the drivers seat -- 6. First impressions create lasting impressions -- 7. Timing is everything -- 8. Go to work every day as if it were the first day of your job -- 9. Proofread every document -- 10. There's nothing more disruptive than being interrupted -- 11. Be willing to make the coffee -- 12. You are a product; market yourself -- 13. Neatness Counts; get organized and stay organized -- 14. Do it now, not later; don't become a procrastinator -- 15. Under-promise and over-deliver -- 16. Don't sleep on the job -- 17. Ask questions; don't assume anything -- COMMUNICATION SKILLS -- Achieve Effective Communication Through Body Language, Listening, Speaking and Writing -- 18. Turn off your cell phone
  • 19. Give yourself a voice-over -- 20. Drop the um and ah; 'ya know what I mean? -- 21. Watch your tone when you're on the phone -- 22. Apologize; you can't always be right -- 23. Easy to use, but can cause you to lose; use the phone to your advantage -- 24. Emailmatters@work; don't leave a trail of bad email -- 25. Say what you mean and mean what you say -- 26. Power up your presentation skills -- 27. Please and Thank-you are powerful words -- 28. Expand your vocabulary -- 29. Master the art of small talk -- 30. Sit Still!" "Stand up straight!" ... Pay attention to your body language -- 31. If you wouldn't say it to someone's face, don't say it -- 32. Always send a thank you note -- 33. Remember this f -- r letter word; DON'T! -- 34. Listen -- LEADERSHIP SKILLS -- Become a Leader -- 35. Lead by example -- 36. Be a lifelong learner -- 37. You don't get what you want; you get what you ask for -- 38. Follow your heart -- 39. Do the work you love and love the work you do
  • 40. Everything takes time -- 41. Be yourself; you are enough -- 42. Pay attention to the proven practices of successful people -- 43. Act confidently-even when you're not -- 44. Be a successful student of your own failure -- 45. Get rid of the chewing gum -- 46. Dress for the position you want -- 47. Get involved -- 48. Work hard, play hard -- 49. Put people first -- SOCIAL SKILLS -- Maintain Good Relationships and Work Cooperatively with Others -- 50. Take responsibility for yourself and your relationships -- 51. Network, network, network -- 52. Show up for events; your presence matters -- 53. Just say no -- 54. Rate Your Shake -- 55. The company party is not a party -- 56. Always have a business card with you -- 57. Never go to a business event hungry -- 58. Stop talking -- 59. Be friendly, but don't be a flirt
  • 60. Mind your manners -- 61. Balance screen time with face time -- 62. Look for similarities, not differences -- 63. Bring out the best in others -- 64. Show your appreciation -- SELF-DISCIPLINE -- Be Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise -- 65. Get in shape and stay in shape -- 66. Eat to live; don't live to eat -- 67. Deal with problems -- 68. Set aside time for yourself -- 69. Freshen up! -- 70. Plan your day -- 71. Avoid toxic people and environments -- 72. Keep a journal -- 73. Smoke and booze; you lose -- 74. Learn how to de-stress -- 75. No more excuses -- 76. Turn off the lights -- 77. Guard your shadow; it follows you wherever you go -- 78. Be your own best friend -- 79. Trust your instincts -- 80. Get a tetanus shot -- 81. Invest in your future -- DEMONSTRATE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE -- Make Your Life a Little Easier -- 82. Your attitude is your choice -- 83. Make someone's day
  • 84. Believe in yourself -- 85. Consider yourself fortunate -- 86. Look on the bright side -- 87. Enjoy the ride -- 88. Life is not a Game -- 89. Don't take rejection personally -- 90. Respond, don't overreact -- 91. Learn to laugh at yourself -- 92. Change is inevitable; misery is optional -- 93. Sometimes you have to let go -- 94. Put on a happy face -- 95. Learn to give and receive compliments -- 96. Be a cheerleader for yourself and others -- AREAS OF DISTINCTION -- Rise Above the Ordinary and Live an Extraordinary Life -- 97. Volunteer -- 98. Make a difference -- 99. Cross the finish line -- 100. Believe -- 101. Never give up on your dreams -- Appendix: Extra Credit Bonus Insights
Extent
1 online resource (xii, 212 pages)
Form of item
online
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unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
n
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)500688595

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