{"id":12000,"date":"2011-05-13T11:54:24","date_gmt":"2011-05-13T15:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/?p=12000"},"modified":"2017-11-01T10:43:55","modified_gmt":"2017-11-01T14:43:55","slug":"the-four-ds-of-business-etiquette-add-up-for-alpfa-event-attendees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/2011\/05\/the-four-ds-of-business-etiquette-add-up-for-alpfa-event-attendees\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u201cfour D\u2019s\u201d of business etiquette add up for ALPFA event attendees."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Demeanor. Dining. Drinking. Digital Media. What do you need to know about these four things to succeed in today\u2019s business world?<\/p>\n<p>More than 120 students, faculty and staff plus Ernst &amp; Young associates, gathered recently at Florida International University (FIU) to hear Dan Black, America\u2019s director of campus recruiting, Ernst &amp; Young, expound on these relevant topics.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12002\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12002\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/tn_SOA_DanBlack.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12002\" title=\"tn_SOA_DanBlack\" src=\"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/tn_SOA_DanBlack.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12002\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan Black<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>ALPFA at FIU, an organization for accounting, finance and business-related majors, hosted this signature event. Attendees included not only ALPFA FIU members but also students from FIU Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), the international accounting honor society, along with students from the University of Miami\u2019s ALPFA and BAP groups.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBlack presented each \u2018D\u2019 topic with many facts, scenarios, tips and jokes,\u201d said <strong>Catherine M. Pena<\/strong>, president of ALPFA at FIU. \u201cHe kept the audience engaged with his humor and past experiences. We hope to host him once again in the near future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to Pena, the presentation exceeded the students\u2019 expectations. Certainly, <strong>Carlos Garcell<\/strong> agrees.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI learned what firms look for in potential employees and how to stand out among my peers so that I can succeed in the future,\u201d Garcell said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12001\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12001\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/tn_SOA_DanBlack_Audience.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12001\" title=\"tn_SOA_DanBlack_Audience\" src=\"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/tn_SOA_DanBlack_Audience.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12001\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">More than 120 audience members were edified and entertained as they learned about four D\u2019s that can help them succeed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He relates to the \u201cfour D\u2019s\u201d lessons.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe etiquette pointers for drinking and dining are things that can be used from the corporate world down to family gatherings,\u201d Garcell said. \u201cAs for the digital media, it provides excellent ways to connect with current and future colleagues. All who attended (including me) can use this advice to improve professional opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Students can count on great benefits from ALPFA membership.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Garcell encourages accounting students to consider joining ALPFA.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI tap into a wealth of knowledge from our professional chapter members,\u201d he said. \u201cI also gain added exposure to firms that I am looking into as future employers. Professional development is another key aspect of membership, with activities ranging from presentations by professionals to case competitions where you can practice skill sets. What\u2019s more, I\u2019ve gained a great set of friends that are like a second family to me.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Demeanor. Dining. Drinking. Digital Media. What do you need to know about these four things to succeed in today\u2019s business world? 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