Common courtesies such as please, thank you, follow up calls, acknowledgements, graceful exits, referrals, straightforward responses and open, honest communication may very well mean the difference between you and another candidate. Listen in for these five quick ways you can remember your manners during your job search:

1. Be courteous to everyone you meet
2. Write email thank you notes
3. Address direct questions with direct answers
4. Ask about follow-up protocol
5. If the position is not interesting to you, bow out gracefully

Looking for a job is stressful and it’s easy to blame others for the situation. Stay focused on keeping a positive mental attitude, a likeable persona and make it easy for your future employer to see you as a member of their team by remembering your manners. Until next time, to you success!