It is holiday time!  Office parties, formal corporate events and other spontaneous activities.

Business parties can help you be promoted, or they can lead to being remembered for a mistake until next year, or being fired.

Below are some quick tips to have a fun, successful experience at business holiday events:

• Show up! Do not pass up an invitation.
• Who is invited? Is it just employees or are family members invited?
• Be on you your nest behavior. Remember, even though it is a holiday party, you are being observed.
• Network and schmooze with people who can influence your career.
• Great tip: Keep your right hand free to shake hands. Now you avoid the wet handshake.
• Avoid talking about your accomplishments. This is not the time to boast.
• Meet and greet as many people that you do not see day to day.
• Keep your communications positive and upbeat.  People do not want to “Talk Shop” at a holiday party.

Make sure your company has a plan for designated drivers and/or a cab service.  These tips can help you have a fun, successful holiday party experience.

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