Introduction

The young girl of today. She is educated, ambitious, confident and raring to go.
She has her life charted out. Her plans made and decisions taken.
Career, marriage, family… she has her priorities sorted out.
Her dreams and goals reach beyond the horizon.
And get there she will.

So says the Sitagita book on Corporate etiquette    “A tribute to the young woman of today, stepping out in style to take on the world. The corporate world.”

The rules of proper business etiquette are changing. Such an environment makes the need for appropriate behaviour especially crucial, particularly if you're looking to advance your career.

How do you present yourself in an interview? What is the proper attire for today’s corporate culture? How do you conduct yourself in a workplace? As women, stepping into the corporate world, these issues become vital to learn.

This course will teach you how to conduct yourself in the everyday business environment with poise and confidence. This course will help you to ride the rough waters of corporate culture smoothly and efficiently.

Coutesy: 'Sitagita speaks on Corporate Etiquette', a Rupa Sitagita Self-help book.

Lesson 1    Enter corporate zone

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, participants will learn:

• How to create a powerful first impression
• How to sail through an interview
• The appropriate attire for a professional look
• Acquire that polish that is so essential to success

Through the corporate gates

You are waiting for your first interview call. Every time the doorbell rings, you jump up. At last, the call. You are relieved but then panic strikes. A million questions crowd your mind. What should I wear, How should I behave? How should I smile? What should I say?

Are you overreacting? No! An attack of nerves is a common scenario at this point. An interview is a momentous thing. It is first step up the corporate ladder. Remember what they say about ‘A thousand–mile journey beginning with the first step.’ Are you ready to take that step? You can do so with a little bit of preparation on your first impression.