Profanity is unnecessary in the workplace and can seriously damage the image you'd like to project. Rather than emphasizing thoughts, it often distracts from your message. Not only does it convey a rough edge, it also displays a surprising lack of imagination.
" random_text[number++] = "It takes a healthy sense of confidence to admit when you are wrong. Fessing up to your shortcomings demonstrates an ability to benefit from experience. It also shows your peers and management that you are not so small-minded to make excuses or to blame others.
" random_text[number++] = "Know when to turn off your cell phone. Cell phone conversations, particularly when calls are personal, are not part of the meeting agenda. No matter how short your conversation is, the damage has been done… you've interrupted the flow of the meeting and distracted the participants.
" random_text[number++] = "Faxes should always include your contact information, date and number of pages included. They should never be sent unsolicited-they waste the other person's paper and tie up the phone lines.
" random_text[number++] = "The proper handshake often sets the stage for the first impression. When someone's handshake is unpleasant in any way, we often associate negative character traits with that person. A firm handshake made with direct eye contact sets the stage for a positive encounter.
" random_text[number++] = "The proper way to make a business introduction is to introduce a lower-ranking person to a higher-ranking person. For example, if your CEO is Ms. Jane Smith and you are introducing an administrative assistant named Mr. Frank Jones, you would say, 'Ms. Smith, I'd like you to meet Frank Jones.'
" random_text[number++] = "If you forget a person's name while making an introduction, don't panic. Though it might be somewhat uncomfortable, it is preferable to insert a statement such as, 'I'm sorry, your name has just slipped my mind' than not to make the introduction at all.
" random_text[number++] = "Don't wait for your employer to initiate discussions about job performance and expectations. Check in regularly to find out how you're doing, and if your manager's expectations are being met. Make sure that you have a clear understanding of your supervisor's goals and objectives.
" random_text[number++] = "Avoid the tendency to gossip at the office. Managers are unlikely to entrust loose-lipped people with the supervision of others. Gossiping is risky business because you never know to whom your comments will be revealed.
" random_text[number++] = "Office email is corporate property, not private property. You can't reliably erase it, and passwords don't always protect it. Never write anything in an office email that you do not want your boss to read out loud at the next departmental meeting.
" random_text[number++] = "If you use someone's idea, then make sure that they get the credit. And, do it publicly. On the other hand, if someone uses your work product without acknowledging the source, politely thank him/her for promoting your work to the forefront.
" random_text[number++] = "Everyone goes through rough patches, and it's only natural to share and vent with your co-workers. However, when you distract your co-workers from doing their job or when you can't get your work accomplished, management will intercede - and it won't be in a fashion that is beneficial to you! Also, don't reveal any information that you don't want the entire office to know… because nothing is sacred in the office rumor mill.
" random_text[number++] = "While cliques and alliances form quickly in the workplace, be careful not to exclude others. It's okay to have a select group of co-workers that you talk to often, but not at the expense of being rude to others. After all, you never know who will be your next boss.
" random_text[number++] = "Public humiliation is never an appropriate way to discipline or encourage your teammates. Never shame or blame coworkers in front of others if it can be avoided. Allow them to save face by taking them aside to discuss performance problems.
" random_text[number++] = "Make sure that you're competent on basic applications and have a command of available technology to make you more efficient. Adult education courses offered by the county or city are excellent resources for honing on-the-job skills. Make upgrading skills a priority.
" random_text[number++] = "Avoid the phrases, 'I'm too busy I don't have time I'm just swamped.' While it might be the truth, no one wants to hear about your backlog. You’ll come across as someone who can't control their work schedule. Consult your calendar, and be realistic about when you can accomplish a request.
" random_text[number++] = "The opening sentence of a cover letter should announce its purpose and give the reader a compelling reason to read on. If someone referred you to the company or job opening, make sure that you use his or her name in the introduction, or if you're responding to an advertisement, reference your source.
" random_text[number++] = "Use a thank-you note to reiterate points that you made in an interview. Additionally you can use it as an opportunity to make a point that you forgot to make in your interview. Think of your thank-you note as an additional chance to demonstrate your writing skills.
" random_text[number++] = "In a cover letter, you should highlight one or two key points in your resume and explain why they would make you qualified for the job and how you would be a valuable asset to the company.
" random_text[number++] = "Your cover letter should be a reflection of you and your style. Use simple, uncomplicated language and sentence structure. Write as you speak. Be formal, but don't be stiff. As with your resume, use action words to create dynamic sentences.
" random_text[number++] = "Your cover letter should follow the standard business letter format. Try to address the letter to an individual, even if it means making some phone calls before you send the letter. Use his or her first name only if you've been introduced to the person. Otherwise, use the person's surname preceded by Mr. or Ms.
" random_text[number++] = "Do not rely on a spell or grammar checker to catch all your mistakes. Thoroughly proof read for typos, poor grammar or spelling mistakes. Potential employers take cover letters seriously, so make sure that you make an error-free first impression.
" random_text[number++] = "Do not include any negative information in a cover letter. Do not recount personality or work conflicts with previous employers, pending litigation suits or sarcastic comments. If you are bad-mouthing your present place of employment with your initial contact, hiring managers may fear a repeat performance.
" random_text[number++] = "Sending a thoughtful thank-you letter after a job interview costs no more than a stamp and a little time. Sending a well-worded email costs even less. A follow-up note can make a valuable impression about your work habits and thoroughness. For a busy interviewer, a thank-you note can reinforce the qualities and impressions that an applicant made during the interview.
" random_text[number++] = "Research the company, including their services or products, their prospective client base, and their mission. Your knowledge of the company will communicate that you're serious about the job and will give insight into your work habits and ethics.
" random_text[number++] = "Preparing for an interview doesn't mean memorizing your answers. Make sure that you listen to the question, and not just answer the question that you think the interviewer should be asking you. Prepare yourself by thinking of challenges and situations that you successfully managed or solved. Use them as illustrations when answering questions.
" random_text[number++] = "Before you enter the interview room, rehearse (but don't memorize) your answers to several standard interview questions. What are your strengths and weaknesses? What are your goals? Why did you leave your last job? Why should we hire you? What would you last boss say about your job performance? What salary are you seeking?
" random_text[number++] = "In an interview, try to turn every negative into a positive. If you don't have a specific skill about which the interviewer queries you, highlight related experiences that illustrate you have relevant knowledge. Be honest, but positively position your background and skills as they relate to the question.
" random_text[number++] = "Be prepared to ask the interviewer questions. Your questions might include: What makes your company different from the competition? What significant changes has the company experienced in the past couple of years? How would you describe the most successful employees in the company? What is the next step? When will you make your selection?
" random_text[number++] = "Leave the discussion of benefits until either the interviewer describes them or until you've been offered a job. Often the HR department will provide you with a brochure or information packet that describes the company employee policies.
" random_text[number++] = "First impressions do count. Unless you're applying for a job in the fashion industry, err on the side of conservatism. The basic rule of thumb is to find out about the accepted attire at the company and then dress one level higher in professionalism. Pay close attention to your grooming, including hair, make-up and jewelry.
" random_text[number++] = "If your interviewer doesn't seem to know what to ask you after reviewing your resume or if you get very short responses to questions that you ask, be prepared to assist the interviewer. Break the tension by asking, 'Why don't I start by giving you an overview of my experience?'
" random_text[number++] = "If your interviewer strays off message, you may get some insights into the company and work environment. However, you may need to direct the interview by bringing the interviewer back on task. For instance, you might say, 'This is great information, I see where my experience doing… at my previous job might be of assistance in this way….
" random_text[number++] = "You don't have to answer interview questions that do not relate to job performance or work history. Information about your age, marital status, country of origin, religion, sexual preference and health status is not germane to your capability to do a job. An interviewer may ask you about criminal history, proof of eligibility to work in the US, or capability to be reliable and on time.
" random_text[number++] = "While interviewing, be positive about reasons for leaving jobs. Try to use the word 'more' in your answer. For instance, you want 'more' responsibility or you want 'more' opportunity. You can even turn a dismissal from a previous job into a positive, if you discuss what you learned from the experience.
" random_text[number++] = "Communicate with interest and energy in a job interview. Nothing turns off an interviewer more than a monotone voice or mumbled sentences. If you can't be enthusiastic during an interview, the interviewer will not have any confidence that you'll be an asset to their organization.
" random_text[number++] = "While you want to make sure that you effectively communicate your background and skills, try to make answers to interview questions brief but filled with information. If you feel that you’re monopolizing the exchange, cut your answer short, and let the interviewer ask follow-up questions if he or she wants more information. Read the non-verbal cues that the interviewer is projecting.
" random_text[number++] = "Before you walk into an interview, review your resume. Try to anticipate questions that will focus on the skills and functions you have which relate to the job opening. Be prepared to discuss gaps in employment.
" random_text[number++] = "If the interviewer tells you're too qualified for the job, turn your skills and experience into a positive. View the objection as another opportunity to sell your qualifications.
" random_text[number++] = "When asked in an interview, 'Where do you want to be in five years?', re-iterate your interest in the current job and in making a contribution to the company. Talk about what you'd like to accomplish with the job.
" random_text[number++] = "Maintain eye contact and sit up straight, without being stiff. Don't make large sweeping hand gestures, minimize swinging your foot/leg, and folding and unfolding your arms frequently. Likewise, lose the fake cough that gives you more time to respond to a question.
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