| Did you know that you learned some important things | | | | and demanded that he hang it up for him. The |
| from your mother about interviewing? | | | | president just took the coat, smiled politely, and nodded. |
| You did. And, some of them are more valuable than | | | | Imagine the face of the new hire when the president |
| they might appear... | | | | walked to the front of the room to open the meeting... |
| Be polite. Watch your manners. Say "please and thank | | | | Don't assume. Treat everyone the same. You never |
| you." Be gracious. Always be courteous to everyone | | | | know who is sitting at the front desk or walking down |
| you meet. And, that includes the receptionist at the | | | | the hall or speaking to you in the restroom. You just |
| front desk. Smile at her / him. | | | | never know. |
| You can blow your chances of a job offer if you are | | | | Always keep your poise. No matter what. |
| rude or even annoyed with the receptionist. Or the guy | | | | Behave like a guest. Don't sit unless you've been |
| in the mailroom. Or the president. Because you might | | | | offered a seat. Don't drink unless your host is drinking |
| not know who's president. | | | | too. Don't put your elbows on the table. |
| Here's a true story: there was a man, a trim, humble | | | | Sit up in your chair. Watch your posture. Shake hands |
| man, who became the president of one of the largest | | | | firmly, smile easily, look everyone in the eye. Stand tall. |
| banking institutions in the world. He was slight and | | | | Walk as if you are somebody...because you are. |
| unassuming. One day, he was to address an officers' | | | | When you are done, say thank you. Or better yet, |
| meeting, and was standing in the room, near the | | | | send a note. Best of all, send a handwritten note. |
| coatroom. A new hire, a rather dashing and handsome | | | | Silly? Maybe. But, I invite you to put these tips to good |
| man, came up to the president, threw his coat at him, | | | | use. Mom would be proud. |