\n \u201cEtiquette is the fine tuning of education.\u201d \u2014Nadine Daher<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Employment preparation goes beyond curriculum: Understanding how to carry yourself in a professional situation will make you confident during your job search and interviewing. It\u2019s helpful to incorporate the following behaviors into your time here at NAU so that they become habit by the time you\u2019re ready to enter the job market.<\/p>\n\n

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Be on time.<\/li>\n
Do check your email regularly.<\/li>\n
Be proactive.<\/li>\n
Schedule appointments early.<\/li>\n
Do take responsibility for your education.<\/li>\n
Refer to faculty as “Dr.” or “Professor” unless you are invited to do otherwise.<\/li>\n
Turn your phone to vibrate and talk only quietly and if necessary.<\/li>\n
On the elevator, let others exit before entering.<\/li>\n
Respect the facilities; clean up after yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Email do\u2019s and don\u2019ts Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Do use your full name when emailing your advisor, instructor, or university office.<\/li>\n
Do list a brief reason for the email in the subject line.<\/li>\n
Do compose your email in a professional manner, as though you are writing a business letter. Be polite.<\/li>\n
Do check for spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors before sending; use a professional font.<\/li>\n
Don’t send an email if an extended conversation is required. Keep your email brief.<\/li>\n
Don’t use political or religious taglines in your email as they may be offensive to others.<\/li>\n
Don’t expect immediate feedback; allow at least 24 hours during normal business hours for a response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Appointments Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Do come on time.<\/li>\n
Do contact the office if you must reschedule your appointment.<\/li>\n
Do silence your phone.<\/li>\n
Do come prepared (questions, resume, paperwork).<\/li>\n
Don’t wear headphones or earphones.<\/li>\n
Don’t text or take personal phone calls.<\/li>\n
Don’t bring your best friend, boyfriend, or girlfriend with you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \u201cPoliteness and consideration for others is like investing pennies and getting dollars back.\u201d \u2014Thomas Sewell<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Additional resources<\/h2>\n
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CDO\u2019s business etiquette Pinterest board<\/a><\/li>\n
Email etiquette<\/a><\/li>\n
Texting etiquette<\/a><\/li>\n
Phone etiquette<\/a><\/li>\n
Business etiquette rules<\/a><\/li>\n
Dining<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Contact Us<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Additional resources<\/h2>\n\nCDO\u2019s business etiquette Pinterest board<\/a><\/li>\nEmail etiquette<\/a><\/li>\nTexting etiquette<\/a><\/li>\nPhone etiquette<\/a><\/li>\nBusiness etiquette rules<\/a><\/li>\nDining<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n \n\n

Additional resources<\/h2>\n
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CDO\u2019s business etiquette Pinterest board<\/a><\/li>\n
Email etiquette<\/a><\/li>\n
Texting etiquette<\/a><\/li>\n
Phone etiquette<\/a><\/li>\n
Business etiquette rules<\/a><\/li>\n
Dining<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Contact Us<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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