Synopsis
You're Hired... Now What? will give people from different countries and backgrounds an understanding of Canadian workplace culture and norms. The material is presented as a general guide to adapting to a professional environment and explains common best-practice procedures at work. Examples are given to help explain and illustrate the positive rsults of working within these general guidelines.
This book (and accompanying workbook) can be used in the classroom as a way of preparing for a job or by individuals wanting to prepare by themselves or to further their careers.
Topics covered include:
How to work well in Canada
Understanding your workplace culture
Setting the stage for success
Projecting a professional image
Business talk on the job
Business wiritng that gets results
Getting along with co-workers
Good boss, bad boss
Client relations and buisness etiquette
Office politics, gossip, and romance
Networking, small talk, and building relationships
Business outside the office