5 Etiquette Tips for Instant Success

1. Dress appropriately for the position you hold (or are being interviewed for.) According to a survey in the Sunday Mail, women are judged more harshly for their appearance than men!

2. When being introduced, smile! Shake hands 'web to web', i.e. the space between the thumb and the forefinger. Never just clasp the other person's fingers.

3. When making introductions, always use an information 'tag', e.g. "Mary has been working in Afghanistan" or "Bob is a new father."

4. Develop your listening skills... the best asset of a good conversationalist is their ability to appear totally absorbed by what the speaker is saying.

5. Follow up interesting contacts met at networking functions with either a hand written note, a phone call or an email.