Business Etiquette Tips: What is the Proper Handshake Etiquette When Seated?

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The image you project when you are meeting an individual for the first time is long-lasting.  Your initial handshake is very important for making a great first impression.

So…

Is it OK to stay seated when you’re introduced and shake hands from a seated position?

No. It’s proper manners to stand when meeting someone for the first time.

In addition to standing, make sure to smile and make eye contact.

What if there

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How to Write an Job Application Email That Gets Attention

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Brush up your job application email skills and stand out!

If you’ve been out of the job market for a awhile, it’s a whole new environment. Not only do you have to contend with hundreds of other job candidates, but you have to brush up on how to present your job application, so it get the attention it deserves.

Today the internet has more or less taken over the job search market. When

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Job Interviewing Skills: How to Highlight Your Experience

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Great job interviewing skills include being able to highlight your experience and strengths.  However, accomplishing this without sounding like you’re boasting can be a bit of a challenge.

Your goal in an interview should be to convince the interviewer that you’re competent and that you’re the right person for the job. To do that, you can’t be afraid of showing off your strengths. However, being too boastful is also a big turnoff for employers.

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Top 5 Best Practices to Stand Out in a Job Interview

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“It can be overwhelming to think about how much work it actually entails to find a job in today’s web 2.0 world.

If you are very serious about it, you have likely educated yourself in all the various facets of a job search and become well-equipped to go out and tackle the task. But, so have many others.

Once a company narrows down the candidate pool to a group

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Don’t Make Theses 5 Cover Letter Mistakes?

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“You’ve polished your resume to no end, especially after finding a job posting that precisely fits your skills.

But did your cover letter merit the same attention?

Many hiring managers use your cover letter to gauge your interest in the company, as well as your aptitude for the job.

Therefore, when you resort to “Dear Sir, I’m interested in your open job, here’s my resume,” you’re missing out on a critical

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