• VePub Press
  • Events
  • Career Professionalism
Cost: 
This workshop, as with all Mitacs Step workshops, is free for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. However, the preauthorization of a valid credit card is required as part of the registration process. A $50 penalty will be applied to all late cancellations (cancellations that aromplete attendance. These penalties are only charged after the completion of a workse not made 5 days or more before the workshop date), no shows, or inchop and no charges are ever made to those who participate in full.

Description:

When working with others, we often forget the impressions and impact we have on those around us. We often dismiss just how important our personal reputation impacts the way we are perceived and in turn, how others relate to us and ultimately, what opportunities are opened to us. From first impressions to making a lasting impression, this one-day workshop will provide you with tips, tricks and tools from dressing the part to knowing how to apply effective communication techniques and professional behavior when working closely with others.

Workshop Objective:

To increase participant awareness of how actions and behavior can solidify and undo personal and professional reputation when working closely with others.

Learning Outcomes:

Through participating and completing this workshop, participants will:

  • Have a broad understanding of business etiquette and how it applies to the work environment
  • Understand the importance of personal reputation
  • Learn how to dress for success
  • Gain the tools to avoid common email etiquette pitfalls and create a professional e-profile and reputation
  • Expand their knowledge on how to apply effective communication techniques and professional behavior while working closely with others
  • Be able to strategically plan and run (and participate in) effective meetings
  • Have the tools and knowledge to apply professionalism when travelling for business or attending business functions

Key Topic Areas:

Business Etiquette Overview

  • What is and why it matters
  • Impact of lack of civility in the workplace
  • Your brand, your reputation