by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Professionalism & Career Development
[cite] Back to: PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE Next Article: Business Meals Office Visitors Depending on your position, it may be common or uncommon to have people (insider or outside of your company) visit your office. It may simply be for a meeting or it may involve...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Professionalism & Career Development
[cite] Back to: PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE Next Article: List of Business Jobs – by Career Field I hear students every day talking about their side hustle. Most of the students activities involved providing some form of service for individuals or businesses....
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Professionalism & Career Development
[cite] Back to: PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE Next Article: Office Visitors This article covers some important aspects of business etiquette that are routinely overlooked – the personal workspace, common areas, and water cooler. Work Space Your workspace is a...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Professionalism & Career Development
[cite] Back to: PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE Next Article: FAQs on Negotiating Salary and Benefits Negotiation is more of an art than a science. Nonetheless, there are numerous structural elements that you can practice which will make you a better negotiator. These...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Professionalism & Career Development
[cite] Back to: PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE To Do: Preserve the relationship/appear accommodating/use problem-solving. Make sure both sides are happy. Prepare thoroughly & be realistic about your salary expectations Wait to negotiate salary until you have an...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Professionalism & Career Development
[cite] Back to: PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE Next Article: Things to Do and Not Do When Negotiating Salary and Benefits How do I know if the company is willing to negotiate? First, you can do outside research on the company. The best way is to talk to a current or...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Professionalism & Career Development
[cite] Back to: PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE Next Article: One-on-One Networking There is no simple guidebook on how to network. It involves a concerted effort to meet (and potentially form a professional relationship) with others. Some might say that it involves...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Professionalism & Career Development
[cite] Back to: PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE Next Article: Personal Space and Common Areas Phone Etiquette The ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner over the telephone is far more difficult that it seems. The primary issue is that the speakers...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Professionalism & Career Development
[cite] Back to: PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE Next Article: Phone & Email Etiquette Meeting Etiquette Almost everyone dislikes company meetings. Unfortunately, they are a necessity or unavoidable reality in many organizations. Below are some of the tips for...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Professionalism & Career Development
[cite] Back to: PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE Next Article: Meetings (In-Person) Dress & Office Appearance How you dress is still a major part of your brand. Traditional companies tend to fall into two categories: Business Attire and Business Casual Attire....