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Attend these events in an affable, friendly, positive frame of mind even if you would rather be a million miles away. Arrive at the beginning of the event.
Think of such functions as an informal opportunity to build relationships with individuals who may be of assistance to your career, including those in other departments and locations. Find out beforehand who is attending and identify those people you should meet.
After you say hello to your immediate work colleagues, make an effort to circulate around the venue and introduce yourself to other people. Definitely chat with your supervisor and his or her partner. And, if you have an opportunity to do so, introduce yourself and your partner to the head of the organization if he or she is there.
Keep your conversation focused on social and appropriate personal matters. Do your homework ahead of time to identify the principal non-work passions and outside interests of those individuals you will be meeting. Also, ask about their children if it appears appropriate to do so.
Restrict your business comments to thanking people for their past support, including those at lower levels of the organization. Try to avoid getting involved in discussing business matters with anyone. Say, “Let’s discuss this next week at work.”
Pay special attention to greeting any outsiders who have been invited to attend, especially customers and suppliers, even if you do not deal directly with them yourself.
Do not share gossip or talk about office politics. If someone else tries to do so, politely change the subject.
Observe good manners. Enjoy yourself but do not get carried away. Conduct yourself in a way that will boost your image and reputation within the organization, not lower it.
Limit the amount of alcohol of any type that you and your partner drink. Switch to water or soft drinks halfway through the event. Nothing looks worse than someone who has had too much to drink.
Leave before the end of the event after you have thanked the people who worked hard to organize it. Never be one of the last to leave unless you are offering to help clean up.


Meet Steele Curry - the author of these Guides Other stuff to know FAQ’s Contact Steele Thanks for your help Download PDF Guides	SECURE THE JOB YOU WANT & EXCEL chapter 30 the company party << PREVIOUS CHAPTER < BACK PAGE FORWARD > NEXT CHAPTER >> Several times during the year, your organization is likely to hold social events involving employees and their partners, spouses and other family members. While these occasions are being held to enable the organization to show its appreciation to everyone, there is more to your attendance than just having fun. Here are some points to keep in mind: Attend these events in an affable, friendly, positive frame of mind even if you would rather be a million miles away. Arrive at the beginning of the event. Think of such functions as an informal opportunity to build relationships with individuals who may be of assistance to your career, including those in other departments and locations. Find out beforehand who is attending and identify those people you should meet. After you say hello to your immediate work colleagues, make an effort to circulate around the venue and introduce yourself to other people. Definitely chat with your supervisor and his or her partner. And, if you have an opportunity to do so, introduce yourself and your partner to the head of the organization if he or she is there. Keep your conversation focused on social and appropriate personal matters. Do your homework ahead of time to identify the principal non-work passions and outside interests of those individuals you will be meeting. Also, ask about their children if it appears appropriate to do so. Restrict your business comments to thanking people for their past support, including those at lower levels of the organization. Try to avoid getting involved in discussing business matters with anyone. Say, “Let’s discuss this next week at work.” Pay special attention to greeting any outsiders who have been invited to attend, especially customers and suppliers, even if you do not deal directly with them yourself. Do not share gossip or talk about office politics. If someone else tries to do so, politely change the subject. Observe good manners. Enjoy yourself but do not get carried away. Conduct yourself in a way that will boost your image and reputation within the organization, not lower it. Limit the amount of alcohol of any type that you and your partner drink. Switch to water or soft drinks halfway through the event. Nothing looks worse than someone who has had too much to drink. Leave before the end of the event after you have thanked the people who worked hard to organize it. Never be one of the last to leave unless you are offering to help clean up. Remember that your conduct at these functions may favorably influence your chances of promotion in the eyes of your supervisor and other senior members of the organization. << PREVIOUS CHAPTER < BACK PAGE FORWARD > NEXT CHAPTER >>	CONTENTS Introduction PART ONE — INTRO Securing the Right Job Get Started Doing a Personal Inventory Personal Worksheets Lifelong Network The Best Opportunities Serious Research Required Online Job Searches What to Avoid Your Résumé Getting Your Résumé Noticed Résumé Format and Content Other Recommendations Making Contact The Covering Letter Preparing for the Job Interview Having a Successful Interview The Start Interview Questions and Answers Dealing With Compensation Issues The End of the Interview Phone Interviews After the Interview Your Follow-up Assessing the Interview References The Job Decision Internships Other Resources TOP OF PAGE PART TWO — INTRO Doing Your Job Effectively Your Work Philosophy The Start The First 30 Days The Next 60 Days After Three Months Getting Results Results Blockers Results Boosters Making Decisions Handling Stress Stress Makers Stress Busters Dealing With a “Bad Boss” Imperatives for Success The Role of Luck Humility TOP OF PAGE PART THREE — INTRO Supervising with Confidence Prepare Yourself First Steps Hiring Using a Hiring Committee Finding the Right Candidates The Interview Checking References The Right Start for New Hires Motivating Achieving Top Performance Goals and Objectives Build on Strengths Demonstrating Leadership Delegating / Empowering Performance Reviews Major Challenges / Task Forces Firing Addressing Poor Performance The Termination Meeting Resignations Exit Interviews Need for Balance TOP OF PAGE PART FOUR — INTRO Handling Other Work Issues Asking for a Raise Reasons for a Raise Influencing Factors Timing Preparation Negotiations The Company Party Work Romances Sexual Harrassment Resigning The Best Business Books Conclusion Appendix 1. Personal Worksheet Sample Appendix 2. Résumé Sample Appendix 3. Covering Letter Sample Acknowledgments About the Author TOP OF PAGE
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