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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WORK SKILLS 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' at the office 4. Practice makes perfect: practice 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. If your name is on it, proofread what's in it. 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 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. [email protected]; 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 35. If you want to lead, you'd better read. 36. You don't get what you want; you get what you ask for. 37. Find a mentor, be a mentor. 38. Dress for the position you want. 39. Choose your battles wisely. 40. Be the example. 41. There's no shame in failing; the shame is in not trying. 42. Value people. 43. Get rid of the chewing gum. 44. Be the example. 45. Be a lifelong learner. 46. Pay attention to the proven practices of successful people. 47. Know your destination. 48. Work hard, play hard. 49. Cross the finish line. SOCIAL SKILLS 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 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 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 react. 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 97. Share your success with others. 98. Find your greatest victories in your worst defeats. 99. Fall in love, but don't lose yourself in the process. 100. Believe there is a reason. Never give up on your dreams.
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Success in business.
Performance.
Employees -- Attitudes.
Self-management (Psychology).
College graduates -- Life skills guides.
Young adults -- Life skills guides.