The Complete Professional: Solutions for Today's Workplace

by LEARNING EXPRESS LLC

• ISBN13: 9781576853443
• ISBN10: 1576853446
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-01
• Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning

Summary

THE COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL has information that will help any professional-from those just starting out to managers--improve their performance at work and advance their career. If you are an entry-level employee, this book will introduce to you important skills that will set your career off on the right foot. Working in a professional environment for the first time brings many challenges. The topics covered in this book will help you tackle them and help you avoid making some common mistakes.

Table of Contents

Introduction	ix
Who Should Read This Book	ix
About this Book	x
How to Use This Book to Your Best Advantage	xii
Getting Organized	1	(28)
Getting Started	1	(5)
Organizing Your Desk Space	6	(3)
Organizing Your Files	9	(3)
Organizing Your Time	12	(10)
Getting Organized with Technology	22	(5)
Summary	27	(2)
Writing for Work	29	(26)
Getting Started	29	(6)
Types of Documents	35	(15)
Improving Your Writing	50	(4)
Summary	54	(1)
Communicating at Work	55	(28)
Getting Started	56	(5)
Communication Skills	61	(9)
Making a Speech	70	(7)
Communicating in a Meeting	77	(5)
Summary	82	(1)
Researching at Work	83	(24)
Getting Started	84	(6)
Places to Find Information	90	(15)
Summary	105	(2)
Getting Along at Work	107	(28)
Etiquette	107	(6)
Working with Your Boss	113	(5)
Teamwork	118	(10)
Leadership	128	(4)
Summary	132	(3)
Getting Ahead at Work	135	(26)
Problem Solving	136	(10)
Networking	146	(5)
Moving Up	151	(7)
Summary	158	(3)
Conclusion: Putting It All Together	161	(6)
Resources	167	(6)
Index	173