Professional Etiquette

Oct. 15-19

Article	Author
Professional Etiquette	Kathy Kassissieh
Interview Attire	Virginia Tech Career Services
Business Casual Attire	Virginia Tech Career Services
Windsor Knot	Casper Jsemer
Get a Grip: Handshaking 101	Tracy Laswell Williams
Networking	Virginia Tech Career Services
Interview Do's and Don'ts	Virginia Tech Career Services
Code of Ethics for Engineers	National Society of Professional Engineers
Phone & Email Etiquette	Brandeis University

 

Code of Ethics Examination, National Society of Professional Engineers

Questions:  PDF    Webpage

Answers:    Webpage

 

Discussion Questions

        

What does professional etiquette mean to you?

When are some good times to use professional etiquette?

What do you do when meeting someone for the first time?

What should you always do before, during, and after an interview?

What should you never do during an interview?

Why are ethical codes important?

How can you honor the NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers as a student?

 

Exercises/Assignments

        

Have student's practice handshakes with each other

Take a personality test - what are the student's strengths and weaknesses? - What can they do to address those during an interview, etc.?

Bring in several men's ties and have a contest to see who can tie a tie the fastest

Have student's wear business casual or interview attire to class

Code of Ethics Examination - National Society of Professional Engineers (answers included)

 

Additional Resources

          Rose-Hulman Career Services Manual

          Virginia Tech Career Services - http://www.career.vt.edu/

National Society of Professional Engineers - http://www.nspe.org/home.asp