Your First Year of Work

By: Shelagh Foster

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Synopsis: Are you in your first job? Are you trying to find your first job? Are you stressing about entering the workplace? Are your parents stressing about you finding your first job? Shelagh Foster has seen so many people just like you, battling to get ahead once they’ve finished matric, college or university. This is a daunting time, but you don’t need to go it alone – let Shelagh guide you through the do’s and don’ts of entering the workplace. • Write the email that gets you an internship interview • Make a great impression in an interview • Crack the unwritten codes of office culture • Know how your body language impacts on your colleagues’ impressions of your performance • Win respect in written and spoken communication • Be professional, no matter how humble your role might be • Interpret the office dress code … Shelagh will show you the ropes and set you on the road to career success. Shelagh Foster is a communications expert who is adamant that this book is the most important piece of writing she has ever done – she is committed to supporting young people take up a successful role in the workplace. She has extensive experience in both business and magazine communication.

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