T h e C e n t e r f o r L e a d e r s h i p & S o c i a l C h a n g eP r e s e n t e d b y : A r i a n a Va r g a s & M a r l y n n L o p e z

C.A.R.E. Presentation: PROFESSIONALISM

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Introductions

Networking

Communication Etiquette

Professional Image

Social Media

Q & A Session

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NETWORKING

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Networking can be overwhelming!

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GENERAL NETWORKING TIPS

• Present a firm handshake when meeting someone

• Eye Contact• Use the individual’s name during

conversation and introduce your guests• Research!

• Listen and ask questions!• Don’t overwhelm yourself trying to

connect with too many people all at once• Stay connected by getting his/her contact information

• Write personal notes on business cards about how you met the individual

• Follow up with an email or phone call• Send hand written thank you cards

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REMEMBER: Your connections have connections!

COMMUNICATION ETIQUETTE

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COMMUNICATION ETIQUETTELanguage

Be mindful of itTone and attitude is importantStay away from cultural references

Phone CallsBe preparedAnswering calls and VoicemailsPut it away!

EMAIL ETIQUETTEE-mails

Advisor Professor Employer

AssignmentsProof read

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PROFESSIONAL IMAGE

IMAGE AND ATTIREQuestions to consider

What am I doing today? Who am I going to encounter today?

Formal and Informal SettingsFuture Involvements:

Student Organizations Specific Societies Greek Organizations Volunteer Work Internships Job

PROFESSIONAL IMAGE Things to Consider

Office Culture Job Location Profession Type Personal culture

Key Staple Pieces Advice

“If you want to be successful, find someone who has achieved the results you want and copy what they do and you'll achieve the same

results.” -Tony Robbins

MEN

WOMEN

DRESS FOR THE JOB!@TheCenterFSU|#CAREprofessionalism

SOCIAL MEDIA@TheCenterFSU|#CAREprofessionalism

KEEP IN MIND! Images

Profile pictures Uploads Tagged images

Employers and Organizations Utilize social networking sites to seek

information about candidates/members

Google yourself! LinkedIn is great for making

professional connections! How you communicate on social media is

NOT the proper way to communicate in a professional setting (i.e. professional emails, phone calls, professional settings)

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What do your social networking sites say about you?

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCESThe Career Center- DSSC

http://www.career.fsu.edu/

Difference Between Business Casual & Business Attire http://smallbusiness.chron.com/difference-betwee

n-business-casual-business-attire-24536.html

University of Phoenix Youtube-Job Search/Interview Tips http://

www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLob1O8IDG1UA4vdig6khFzpCHrhnee_t1

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CONTACT INFORMATION Ariana Vargas

Program Coordinator for Identity Exploration The Center for Leadership & Social Change avargas3@fsu.edu (850)-645-7504 Twitter: @MsAriV

Marlynn Lopez Graduate Assistant for Leadership Development The Center for Leadership & Social Change mlopez2@fsu.edu (850)-644-2775 Twitter: @Lilo_217

WELLNESS

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