Course Highlights
This business etiquette course designed for summer associates and interns will:
- Provide fundamental information about workplace expectations at banks, consulting groups, law firms, and other professional services institutions.
- Explain what’s appropriate and what isn’t in terms of the use of technology.
- Suggest suitable attire to comply with different dress codes.
- Help participants understand the use and abuse of office perks (e.g., it’s not okay to go grocery shopping in the corporate refrigerator).
- Share guidelines for avoiding professional embarrassment.
- Suggest tactics for successfully managing tasks and managing up.
Course Overview
They’ve done their homework and interviewed well, but do your summer interns and new hires know how to be successful in your workplace? This interactive workshop is designed specifically for banks, consulting firms, and law practices that hire summer associates and recent college graduates. The program provides valuable information that otherwise could take years to acquire. Topics include workplace expectations, common dos and don’ts, best practices for using technology, appropriate dress, and strategies for managing up.
The following outline highlights some of the course’s key learning points. As part of your training program, we will modify content as needed to meet your business objectives. Upon request, we will provide you with a copy of the participant materials prior to the session(s).
Program Objectives
At this program’s conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Explain workplace expectations.
- Confidently introduce themselves to others.
- Appropriately manage cell phones, texts, social media, and email.
- Dress in a manner that says “boardroom” not “beach” or “bordello.”
- Understand the boundaries of office perks.
- Avoid costly decisions that could ruin their reputations.
- Manage their time and proactively seek assignments.
Workshop Modules
- All Aboard: Getting Acquainted with the Professional Workplace
- People Crossing: Managing Introductions
- Signs and Signals: Staying on Top of Technology
- A First-Class Ticket?: Choosing a Professional Look
- On Track: Avoiding Total Train Wrecks
- On Schedule: Managing Up
Target Audience
This workshop is designed for groups that want to:
- Make the most of their internships.
- Present a professional image during an internship.
- Better understand workplace professionalism.
Suggested Format
- Half-Day Onsite Training Course
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