| Focusing on the details that get the job! Give your students what they need most right now – Manners That Sell! We reveal the skills and polish each of your students needs to graduate from the classroom to the boardroom. From shaking hands to buttering bread (hint: you are not icing a cake!) and everything in between, we cover it all. Our presentation for college and university students includes a four-course dinner demonstration and optional 60-minute hot-tips workshop. Forget formal and stuffy. Good manners are all about people and relationships. We show your students how to master the details that will make them stand out from the crowd and the fierce competition for the contacts and jobs they want most. Led with easy style, humor and wit, this presentation is an absolute winner. Jam-packed with practical tips and advice, this is a must-have experience for those students grooming themselves for their careers – the world beyond the classroom. “Dynamic and highly informative, Lydia Ramsey empowers students to present themselves professionally during business, dining and interview situations.” Mary Brown Bullock President, Agnes Scott College “Lydia teaches students what they need to know before they go out and make the first and most important contacts of their careers. She covers situations they’ll all face and skills they’ll all need.” John Lepley National Recruiter, Lepley and Associates “A big hit! Students say they expected prim and proper. Lydia’s real-world wit and humor surprised them all. They came away with the confidence and know-how they absolutely need to get ahead.” Katherine Nobles Director of Career Services, Oglethorpe University Audiences Include: Columbia University, Agnes Scott College, Oglethorpe University, University of Iowa, University of South Carolina, and Central Michigan University. Step One: Four-Course Dinner Demonstration - Dining Skills for the Business World
Students will learn how to navigate place settings; manage the napkin, flatware and glassware; eat difficult foods; and more – all while getting down to business! Step Two: Hot-Tips Workshop Students learn how to: - Make a Powerful First Impression
How they will look to a recruiter or the person deciding whom to hire for the job. - Handle Greetings and Introductions
Six simple rules that guarantee confidence. - Dress Right for Every Occasion
Dress for the job they want, not the job they have. - Make the Most of Any Conversation
Know what to say to feel comfortable and get important relationships off to the best start. - Prepare for the Job Fair
How to prepare, what to expect and how to follow up. - Follow Up After the Interview
Make sure they’ve done everything it takes to get the job or guarantee referrals and other crucial contacts. We can supplement these "must-have skills" with the following topics: - Office Etiquette for the New Hire
- Communicating in a High-Tech World
- Business Correspondence
- Manners for Meetings
- Conducting Business Around the Globe
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