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To blend sounds together in speech.
elevator speech
A basic introduction about yourself that takes as long as an elevator ride (from 30 seconds to 2 minutes) and includes your name, information about your company, position, and what you do, and details important or interesting to the person you are meeting.
business casual
A style of dress that usually means attire less formal than a traditional suit and tie, yet dressier than jeans and a t-shirt.
image
How you combine clothing, grooming, behavior, and speech to represent yourself to others.
online persona
The publicly searchable information available about you on the Internet.
Diction
The degree of clarity and proper pronunciation in your speech.
Personal hygiene
The practice of maintaining cleanliness and health
international standard business
A style of dress that includes suits, jackets, dresses, long-sleeved shirts, ties, and leather shoes.
sleep debt
A condition of physical and mental fatigue that occurs when you work too much and fail to get enough rest.
Time management
A set of tools and techniques you can use to schedule your time and accomplish particular tasks, goals, and projects.
Dependable
A quality related to reliability, honesty, and trustworthiness that shows someone can be counted on to deliver something or complete a task as promised.
work ethic
Personal characteristics such as dependability, initiative, effort, responsibility, integrity, and punctuality.
Ergonomics
The science of designing your workspace to fit you and your body.
Stress
A body's response to difficult or dangerous situations.
reliable
Ability to perform a job under routine circumstances and act responsibly when the unexpected occurs.
entrepreneur
Someone who starts a new business, often risking their own investments of time and money.
Shadowing
Following and observing a professional in the workplace for a day or two.
meta-competencies
Skills that transfer from one job to another
informational interview
A meeting between you and a professional designed to let you learn about a company, general job requirements, or an industry.
professional association
A group of people who serve a certain profession.
resume
A written compilation of your education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments. Most professional positions require applicants to submit a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.
cover letter
A document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience. The letter provides detailed information on why you are qualified for the job you are applying for.
Employability
positive work behaviors and personal qualities which make individuals more likely to gain employment and succeed in their chosen career
Professionalism
specific style of behavior in the workplace
Mannerisms
style of speaking or behaving
Effective Communication
transferring information from one place to another, whether it is vocally, written, visually or non-verbally
Ethical Behaviors
values or standards which direct the way individuals interact with others
Academic Preparation
required for professional advancement; consists of the desire and ability for life-long learning
Critical Thinking
being able to evaluate arguments and information quickly, solve problems creatively and identify mistakes with efficiency
Problem Solving
requires gathering reliable information, assessing the information for answers and selecting a suitable solution based on the situation
Teamwork
working effectively and efficiently with others
Leadership
ability to motivate people to accomplish a better result for an organization
Time Management
ability to plan and execute control over the amount of time spent on specific activities to effectively accomplish goals in a timely manner
Stress Management
ability to cope with job stress which benefits an individuals personal and professional life
Social Ability
A person's outlook on life that reflects how he or she feels and thinks about other people and situations. Also, the ability to interact easily with people.
self esteem
having confidence and satisfaction in oneself
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