University/College

University

Seminars are tailored to the requirements and time restraints of the client and are held on-site in group or individual format. Follow-up policy applies.

Social Skills 101: Essential Tips for Landing that Job

Increase your chances of finding work in this brutal job market for students (with the average jobless rate in the summer of 2009 hitting over 19.2%) by learning the social skills that will help you to stand out in the crowd of other applicants and may be the definitive tipping point. Let us help you.

How to Ace an Interview

Most interviewers make up their minds about a candidate in the first 5 minutes. Where applicants possess equally impressive credentials, those with highly polished interpersonal and social skills will get the job. This interactive class provides solid coaching on how to practise these skills and prepare for an interview.

From Grad to Executive

Join us for tips on how to market your abilities in a tough job market, behave appropriately in the workplace, transition from student image to corporate image, channel your talent for networking, practise those all-important table manners and learn the value of the new brand of open communication and interpersonal skills.

Dining Tutorial for the Interview over a Business Meal

Good dining skills are vital in today’s competitive business environment and table manners during an interview over a business meal can make or break your chances of getting the job. Employers are looking for applicants who may be trusted to entertain their clients in a way that will reflect favourably on their Company. Join us for one-on-one or group tuition over a 4-course meal on-site or at the restaurant of your choice. Alternatively, the tutorial may be given without food.

Networking, Conversation Skills & Proficient Listening

Business is based on relationships, yet the majority of executives break into a sweat at the thought of networking with a room full of strangers. Companies need people who can network effectively and adapt to a variety of social and business situations. Using our tested methods, you can learn the art of working a room with ease.

A Primer for New-Hires

Tailored “mentor” one-on-one coaching provides you with a comprehensive briefing on business workplace etiquette and how it relates specifically to your new Company’s culture. Knowing how to behave in your new job will allow you to project the image and attitude you require to succeed.

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    • About Shelagh Aizlewood

      Born and raised in England, Shelagh has worked and lived in the EU and Canada and brings a wealth of background experience to the fields of protocol, etiquette, communications and image. She received her formal training in the UK and at The Protocol School of Washington,USA. Her straightforward, friendly and upbeat approach to training produces consistently positive results, reinforced by her popular follow-up policy.

      Clients include private clubs, hotels, banks, large and small businesses, retail stores, call centres, universities, private and public schools, airlines and medical and dental offices. Along with her associate, John Robertson, Shelagh has run the etiquette programs for the Granite Club, Toronto, since 2003.

      She is a freelance writer and columnist.

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