Professionalism etiquette
1. This question involves explaining how professional etiquette can impact professional relationships. Consistently displaying proper etiquette is a reflection of one’s organization and can build or destroy business relationships. For this question, explain the importance of social behavior and share an example of a situation you have witnessed where someone’s behavior affected one or more professional workplace relationships—feel free to include positive or negative examples. Your response must be at least 250 words in length.
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Etiquette/Dress
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IMPRESSION
MANNERS
PERCEPTION
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After studying these topics, you will benefit by:
• Explaining the elements of professional dress
• Recognizing the importance of making a positive first
impression
• Expressing an understanding of workplace etiquette
• Identifying the importance of making and keeping
appointments
• Describing the impact dress can have on others’
perception of you
• Demonstrating appropriate behavior in work-related social
situations
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DRESS/ETIQUETTE
• Employees represent their company
• The way you communicate, dress, and behave
both inside and outside the company
contributes to others’ perception of you and
your company
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THINK ABOUT IT
Do you practice good manners on a regular
basis?
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EXECUTIVE PRESENCE
• Executive presence: having the attitude of an
executive by demonstrating appropriate
workplace behavior
– Use good manners to create positive relationships
• Smiling, please, thank you
– Be prepared for the social experiences you will
face in the workplace
• Attire, protocol, social etiquette, dining, technology
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INFLUENCES OF APPEARANCE
• Appearance
– The majority of first impressions are made
through your appearance
– Appearance has an impact on how you perform
at work
– Think of your appearance as a frame; it is there
only to highlight the picture
• Not just physical features, but attitude,
knowledge, and potential
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INFLUENCES OF DRESS
• Dress code: a policy that addresses issues
such as required attire, uniforms, hairstyle,
undergarments
, jewelry, and shoes
– Know what is acceptable
– Vary depending on the industry, work area, and
health/safety issues
– Some are vague, some specific
– Should pose no safety hazards
• Observe how your managers dress
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INFLUENCES OF DRESS
• Work wardrobe: clothes primarily worn to
work and work-related functions
– Start with basic pieces and be conservative
– Items should fit properly, be comfortable, and not
wear out quickly
– Develop a style that conforms to both company
policy and your taste
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INFLUENCES OF DRESS
• Basic pieces for women:
– Simple, solid, dark skirt or pantsuit
– Blazer
• Basic pieces for men:
– Dark slacks
– Jacket
– Tie
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TALK IT OUT
Identify local stores where you can purchase
professional attire at a low cost
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CASUAL WORKDAYS AND
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Casual workdays: days when companies
relax their dress code
– Dress appropriately for work
– Do not wear tattered, stained, or torn
clothing
– Avoid shirts with sayings or graphics that may
offend
others
– Dress modestly
– When visiting different geographic locations,
research appropriate attire
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TALK IT OUT
Identify people in class who are wearing
something appropriate for a casual workday
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TIPS FROM HEAD TO TOE
• Shower daily and use deodorant
• Use perfume, lotion, or cologne sparingly
• Clothes should fit properly and be clean
and ironed, not torn and no sweat suits
• Hair should be clean, well kept, a natural
color, and professional
• Practice good dental hygiene
– Brush and floss
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TIPS FROM HEAD TO TOE
• Hands and nails should be well-groomed
– Neat and conservative if polished
• Jewelry should be kept to a minimum
– Avoid large and gaudy
• Shoes should be in good condition
– No flip-flops
• No hoodies, no wearing sunglasses inside,
and earbuds should not be visible
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TIPS FROM HEAD TO TOE
Women
• Shoes in good condition, not too high
• Nylons, socks free of snags
• Makeup should be minimal for day wear
– Use natural colors
• It is not acceptable to wear suggestive
clothing
– No visible cleavage, bare midriffs, or
undergarments
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TIPS FROM HEAD TO TOE
Men
• Shoes polished, scuff free, match pants
• Shave and/or trim facial hair, including nose
and ear hair
• Professional pants with neutral belt
• Shirts should be tucked in
• Hats should not be worn inside buildings
except for religious purposes
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TALK IT OUT
Discuss today’s fashions and trends that
would or would not be appropriate for the
workplace
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JEWELRY, BODY PIERCING,
AND TATTOOS
• Do not wear or display anything that brings
unwanted attention
• Follow company policy
• Body piercings and body rings/jewelry may be
offensive to some individuals
• Consider the long-term consequences
– Relationships and situations change
– Consider size, color, graphic, and placement
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THINK ABOUT IT
How may a tattoo or piercing affect securing a
job in your target area?
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JEWELRY, BODY PIERCING,
AND TATTOOS
• If you already have
body art
and/or piercings, it is
recommended that you cover your tattoo with
clothing, makeup, or other methods until you are
clear on your employer’s policy regarding visible
body art
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JEWELRY, BODY PIERCING,
AND TATTOOS
• Nose, lip, and/or tongue rings should not be worn
in a professional setting
• More than two earrings worn on each ear is
considered unprofessional
• Jewelry should not draw attention
– Symbols or words that could be considered offensive to
others
• Body art should not be visible at work
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BUSINESS ETIQUETTE
• Etiquette: a standard of social behavior as
seen by society
• Courtesy: exercising manners, respect, and
consideration toward others
• Respect: holding someone in high regard;
putting others’ needs before your own needs
– Treat others as you want them to treat you
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TALK IT OUT
Discuss ways to demonstrate courtesy in
class.
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BUSINESS ETIQUETTE
Please and Thank You
• These are extremely powerful words that
can create power for you at work
• When someone does something nice for
you, say “thank you”
• Make it a habit to write a thank-you note
when someone does something for you
• Individuals will be more likely to continue
performing kind acts for you
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HANDSHAKES
• A good
hands
hake conveys
confidence
• Extend your right hand, make
eye contact and smile while
greeting
• Meet at the web and grip the
other person’s hand
• Gently squeeze and shake
hands
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HANDSHAKES
• Do not squeeze too firmly
• Shake the entire hand, not just the fingers
• Do not place your hand on top of the other
person’s hand or pat the hand
• If your palms are sweaty, discreetly wipe
your palm on the side of your hip prior to
shaking
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INTRODUCTIONS AND NETWORKING
• Networking: the process of meeting and
developing relationships
– A tool for collaboration
– Initiate conversation
– Focus the conversation on the other person
– Create a positive relationship
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TALK IT OUT
What prevents you from initiating a conversation
with someone you do not know? What steps can
you take to overcome these barriers?
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INTRODUCTIONS AND NETWORKING
• Introduce the lower-ranking person to the
higher-ranking person
Example:
“Ben, this is Rafaela McClaine, the president of
our company. Rafaela, this is Ben Yu, my
next-door neighbor.”
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APPOINTMENTS
• Meetings, phone, Internet
• Check regional time differences and confirm
• Be kind to the receptionist and/or administrative
assistance (gatekeeper)
• State name, purpose, desired date, and time
• Call if late or have to cancel
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APPOINTMENTS
• Telephone or Internet
– Use a quiet and appropriate location
– Dress professionally
– Do not use a public location
• Face-to-face
– Arrive 5-10 minutes early, but not earlier
– Introduce yourself
– Thank the participants
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DINING ETIQUETTE
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DINING ETIQUETTE
• Place your napkin on your lap; if you leave the
table, place your napkin to the side of your plate
• Do not order expensive or messy foods
• Do not order alcohol unless others at your table
first order an alcoholic beverage; abstaining
from alcohol is the most desired behavior
• Do not discuss business matters until everyone
has ordered
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DINING ETIQUETTE
• Utensils are set to be used in order of necessity
• Use the bread plate for bread and butter; do not
butter the entire piece of bread at one time
• Offer bread to others before taking yours
• With beverages, offer and serve others at your
table prior to serving yourself
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DINING ETIQUETTE
• Begin eating only when everyone at your table
has been served; if everyone receives their meal
except you, give others at your table permission
to begin eating without you
• Do not eat your meal with your fingers unless
your main course can be eaten without utensils
• Be kind and polite to the staff and servers
• Chew with your mouth closed and do not talk
with food in your mouth
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DINING ETIQUETTE
• If you accidentally burp or slurp, immediately
apologize and say “excuse me”
• When finished eating, place your knife and fork
together; blade facing in and tines up, when
resting, place fork tines facing down
• It is inappropriate to use a mobile device while
dining; if you must take a call, excuse yourself
from the table
• Pay your portion of bill, or thank the host
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TALK IT OUT
Share common dining and social situations that
make you uncomfortable and identify how best
to deal with these situations
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TOPIC SITUATION
Briggs
TOPIC RESPONSE:
What steps would you take to ensure you dress
and act appropriately when attending a
business conference?
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DINING ETIQUETTE
• R.S.V.P. means “please respond”
• Send a reply, whether you are accepting the
invitation or sending your regrets
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DINING ETIQUETTE
• When attending a social functional with other
professionals, remember:
– Refrain or limit the consumption of alcohol
– Only serve yourself a small plate of hors d’oeuvres
and move away from the food table
– Hold your hors d’oeuvres in your left hand, leaving
your right hand free to shake hands and greet
others
– Do not talk with food in your mouth
– Wear a name badge on your right shoulder
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OTHER ETIQUETTE BASICS
• Have a pleasant attitude
– Please and thank you
• Knock before entering an office
• Put others first and allow others to go first
• Apologize—everyone makes mistakes
• No profanity in the workplace
• Avoid dominating a conversation—the key is
listening
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Career Changes
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SUCCESS
PROGRESS
LEGACY
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After studying these topics, you will benefit by:
• Identifying various methods of increasing
training and development
• Committing to life-long learning and the
practice of professionalism
• Naming the various changes in employment
status that can occur in one’s career
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After studying these topics, you will benefit by (cont.):
• Demonstrating appropriate behaviors to exhibit
when embarking on a new job search and when
leaving a position
• Describing the opportunities, benefits, and
resources to become an entrepreneur
• Integrating professional behavior into your life
plan
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CAREER CHANGES
• Career changes should be welcome because
they mean you are accomplishing and updating
your goals.
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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
• Training: learning new skills
• Development: enhancing existing skills
• Be aware of key duties within other
departments
• Increase your knowledge and understanding
of the company mission and strategy
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TOPIC SITUATION
Destin
TOPIC RESPONSE:
Should Destin attend?
Why or why not?
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CONTINUAL LEARNING
• Continual learning: the ongoing process of
increasing your knowledge in the area of your
career
• Formal learning: returning to college to
increase knowledge, improve skills, or
receive an advance degree
• Informal learning: reading career-related
magazines, newsletters, Internet research, or
informational interviews
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CHANGES IN EMPLOYMENT STATUS
• Natural to desire a job change
• Reasons for change include:
– Acquired experience
– Higher salary
– Improved work hours
– Increased responsibility, status, and power
– A perceived decrease in stress
– Desire for different work environment and/or
colleagues
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NEW
JOB SEARCHES
• Inform others of your desire for a new job
only if:
– Increased education
– Moving away
– Mastery of job skills
• Secure a letter of recommendation
• Keep job search confidential if your desire for
new job is not based on any of the above
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JOB SEARCHES
• Conduct search during non-working hours
• Display grace and style
• Remain positive
• When asked about job search, keep
explanation brief and simple
– Not appropriate to share details about potential
employers or status of job search
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CHANGES IN EMPLOYMENT STATUS
• Changes in employment status include:
– Promotions
– Voluntary terminations
– Involuntary terminations
– Lateral transfers
– Retirement
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PROMOTIONS
• Promotion: moving to a position higher in
the organization with increased responsibility
• Steps toward getting a promotion:
– Begin behaving and dressing for the desired
position
– Secure copy of job description for desired job
– Develop new skills
– Watch and learn from others
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PROMOTIONS
• When you are promoted:
– You will receive:
• An increase in pay
• A new title
• New
responsibilities
– Thank former boss
– Never gloat
– Try not to reinvent the wheel
– Ask for and accept help from others
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TOPIC SITUATION
Rachel’s Opportunity
TOPIC RESPONSE:
Based on everything you have learned in this
course, what additional activities can Rachel do to
position herself for a promotion?
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VOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS
• Voluntary termination: leaving your job on your
own (new job or retirement)
– Do not quit your job unless you have one waiting
– Be professional and do not burn bridges
• Letter of resignation: written notice of your
voluntary termination
– Two weeks’ notice – Typed
– Provide final day – Be positive
– Sign and date letter
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February 1, 2018
Susie Supervisor
ABC Company
123 Avenue 456
Anycity, USA 98765
RE: Notice of Resignation
Dear Ms. Supervisor:
While I have enjoyed working for ABC Company, I have been offered and
have accepted a new position with
another
firm. Therefore, my last day of
employment will be February 23, 2018.
In the past two years, I have had the pleasure of learning new skills and of
working with extremely talented individuals. I thank you for the
opportunities you have provided me and wish everyone at ABC Company
continued success.
Sincerely,
Jennie New-job
Jennie New-Job
123 North Avenue
Anycity, USA 98765
Sample Letter of Resignation
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VOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS
• Do not behave or speak negatively
• Leave in a manner that makes the company
want to rehire you
• Remain professional
• Turn in keys, name badge, company property
• Do not take or destroy company property
• Take only personal belongings
• Preserve confidentiality
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TOPIC SITUATION
Audrey Leaving a Job
TOPIC RESPONSE:
If you leave your employer on a bad note, what
steps can you take to correct the situation?
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VOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS
• Exit interview: when an employer meets with
an employee who is voluntarily leaving a
company to identify opportunities to improve
the work environment
– Questions regarding former position, boss, and
work environment
– Goal is to secure constructive input on how to
improve company
– Share opportunities for improvement
– Do not get personal
– Remain professional
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INVOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS
• Involuntary termination: when you lose
your job against your will
• Involuntary terminations include:
– Firing: terminated for poor performance
– Layoff: result of company financial issue
– Restructuring: company change of strategy
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TALK IT OUT
If you were laid off, what are the first three
things you would do, and why?
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INVOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS
• Work recall: employee is called back after
being laid off
• Furloughs
– Employees take unpaid work days
– Required
– Not due to poor performance
– An effort to save financial resources
– Use time wisely
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THINK ABOUT IT
What is the best way to use your time during
a furlough day?
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OTHER MOVES WITHIN
THE ORGANIZATION
• Lateral move: transferred to another area of
company with the same pay and
responsibilities
• Demotion: a decrease in job title, status, and
pay
• Retirement: employee voluntarily leaves
company and will no longer be working
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
• Entrepreneur: someone who assumes the
risk of succeeding or failing in business
through owning and operating a business
• Reasons people become entrepreneurs:
– Would rather work for themselves
– Want more control of work environment
– Want more income
– Have lost their jobs and are unable to find
another
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TALK IT OUT
What type of business would you like to own?
What steps do you need to take to make this
dream a reality?
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CAREER SUCCESS
• Do not change jobs too frequently
• Those with healthy careers rarely stay in one job
• Keep résumé updated
• Doing so keeps you motivated to:
– Take on additional responsibilities
– Increase knowledge, skills, and abilities
– Be prepared for career opportunities
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Keep focused on your life plan and
consistently display professionalism
so you will be positioned for a
lifetime of workplace success.