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P ’ s and Q ’ s of Professional Development

Learn effective communication strategies, email etiquette, and interview do's and don'ts. Understand the importance of professionalism in interactions to excel in your career. Useful tips for job seekers, students, and professionals wanting to enhance their skills.

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P ’ s and Q ’ s of Professional Development

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  1. P’s and Q’s of Professional Development Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, Ph.D. Professor Stanford University

  2. How Many of You… Want to go to Grad or Med School? LIKE TO BE LIKED? Want to Apply to College? Want a job? Want to work in a lab?

  3. FREE TIPS FOR SUCCESS

  4. Objectives • Discuss effective means of communication

  5. Effective Means of Communication

  6. Addressing People • “Hey” does not work! • Be formal: • Use Mr., Ms., or Dr. until you are invited to use first names • Look people in the eye and say “hello;” shake hands

  7. Use of Technology

  8. Use of Cell Phones/Texting Turn Cell Phones Off Do Not Answer

  9. Use of Cell Phones/Texting Only Call or Text if Invited

  10. Emailing • Create a new, professional email address • Use this for professional matters only • Personal types of email addresses should not be used: • cutegirl@aol.com • techman@rcn.net • sciencenerd@yahoo.com

  11. Emailing • Have a formal “To” and “From” statement • Don’t use “Hey” or other informal introductory remarks • Copy yourself, especially when using attachments • Ask, don’t tell • Follow-up/acknowledge emails

  12. Emailing Don’t Use Abbreviations (LOL, BTW, TTYL, BFF)

  13. The Interviewing Process

  14. Be Prepared; Do Your Homework

  15. Ask Questions

  16. Don’t Slouch

  17. Examples EMAIL and Other BLOOPERS

  18. To: bonnie.halpernfelsher@ucsf.edu From: supernerd@yahoo.com Subject: Program information “Hey, I want to be part of your program. Send me information.”

  19. To: bonnie.halpernfelsher@ucsf.edu From: gotcha@gmail.com Dear Reader, I am interested in your lab. I want to be a biology major. Do you have room? Thanks.

  20. To: bonnie.halpernfelsher@ucsf.edu From: adamclarke@yahoo.com Dear Dr. Halpern-Felsher, Please write me a letter of recommendation. Applications are due in 2 days. BTW – I just sent you information. Sorry it is so late. Thanks.

  21. To: bonnie.halpernfelsher@ucsf.edu From: musicluvr@yahoo.com Subject: Time of talk “Please send me the time of my presentation.”

  22. To: bonnie.halpernfelsher@ucsf.edu From: groovy@yahoo.com Subject: ?? (In response to a professor’s email) “I don’t know what I am supposed to do.”

  23. Other Things to Consider • Pay attention during all meetings • Take notes

  24. FREE TIPS FOR SUCCESS

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