CAREER PREPARATION

The Benefits of Becoming a Polished Professional

Graduating from a university is such a wonderful accomplishment in your life’s journey. Between the exams and celebrations, there is often apprehension about the next steps, and how and where you will take them. Universities usually provide some preparation for answering interview questions and understanding the basic corporate protocol, but the little details that can make a big impact on potential employers are typically overlooked. The Polite Society’s tailored Career Preparation course will help prepare you to enter the corporate world with confidence, and to excel not just in a business environment, but in all your future endeavors.

In today’s modern world, employers are seeking prospects who not only have the technical skill to perform a job, but also the social graces and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed. Your hard-earned degree might get you an interview, but taking an etiquette class can help you polish your soft skills and land the job. The Polite Society will teach you the essentials of workplace etiquette so you can gain confidence, establish credibility and handle a variety of social situations both in and out of the office. Cultivate a strong speaking voice, polish your netiquette and written communication skills, and enhance your networking and social skills with the Polite Society.

Key Topics:

• Presenting Yourself

• Creating a Positive First Impression

• Carrying Yourself with Confidence

• Successful Networking

• Making Introductions 

• The Perfect Handshake

• Small Talk

• Common Mistakes and How to Avoid them

• Being Heard, and Knowing When to Listen

• Diffusing Difficult Situations

• Communication and Correspondence