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For teenagers in the United States, spring is the time to look for a summertime job. From April to July 2012, the number of teenagers looking for a job rose by 2.1 million, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. By July 2012, more than 50 percent of teenagers had some sort of employment. Teenagers who stick to the traditional etiquette rules when searching for a job might find that they have a better chance of finding work.
There are right ways and wrong ways to do just about anything, and that includes quitting a job. The quitting process needs to be completed in a professional and well thought out way. Planning for a resignation is just as important as how the resignation meeting is conducted. It's important to conduct yourself in a professional way until the final day, hour and minute of your service.
First impressions count in the workplace, especially if you are in the corporate environment. A great personality goes a long way, but presenting yourself well can take you the extra mile when representing your company to a potential client. This external piece can connote many things and communicate messages of responsibility or carelessness. As such, it is important to understand the nuances of suit etiquette.
Whether you hate your job and have been aching to leave or your are leaving for a better offer, you must remember to remain dignified and polite while leaving. Your future job prospects might hinge on how your quit your job.
A great job may be just a phone call away. If you follow basic phone etiquette you may be surprised by how many doors you can open. If finding a great job is important to you, don't miss out on an opportunity because of a silly mistake like making an inappropriate comment or being disrespectful to the receptionist.
