American Association of Law Libraries Interview with Aimee Symington
In the most recent edition of the American Association of Law Libraries’ magazine called “The Reference Desk“, an interview with Aimee Symington shares her advice on the importance of attorneys having polished and professional social skills. Below is an excerpt from the article of the interview with Aimee Symington and please click here to read the full story.
Thank you Susan Catterall from the Charlotte School of law for including us in this prestigious magazine!
“My law school will soon be partnering with the Charlotte, NC office of Finesse Worldwide, Inc., an international business etiquette company, to host a “Dining and Networking Dinner.” I spoke with Aimee Symington, who is the CEO of Finesse Worldwide, Inc. and who has over 20 years of experience in business etiquette instruction. She can attest to the importance of mastering these skills.
Aimee: “As we all know, the job market is tight and even seasoned professionals are competing for jobs. For this reason it is more important than ever before to polish your social skills so that you will have a better chance of getting a job, keeping your job, and moving up the corporate ladder. Your professional presence (charisma), and how you interact and build relationships with others, does make a difference in whether or not people will like you, trust you, and want to do business with you.
In addition to learning about cell phone etiquette, many college students and professionals are realizing that they can improve their professional presence and influence if they have polite table manners, confident greetings, and excellent communication and networking skills. Sometimes these skills are not taught by our parents or come naturally to us, so attending a business etiquette workshop can give you the tips and tools you need to get ahead.
In regards to the question about cell phone etiquette, we all need to be aware of the message we are sending to others when we immediately respond to a call or text while in the middle of a conversation or meal. Our actions say the person we’re with is not as important as the person who’s calling or texting. The key to professional success is to make those around you feel valued and respected, so limit the amount of multi-tasking when interacting with others and exercise polite business etiquette.”
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