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Are you strategic or authentic? by Christine Hassler - Jun, 2011 “Good communication does not mean that you have to speak in perfectly formed sentences and paragraphs. It isn’t about slickness. Simple and clear go a long way.” -John Kotter Is your communication clear or calculated? A theme in many of my sessions this week with clients was a desire to talk about a conversation they were anticipating having and get advice on what to say. After they told me the story behind the a... |
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How to Be Strategic in Your People Operations by Emily Chardac - Jun, 2011 I think it’s human nature to make assumptions on employees, candidates, and the general public based on your cultural background, religious practices, moral upbringings, and past life experiences. By no means is this a personality default, but something to be aware of. The challenge with getting in the habit of doing so is putting you at risk of not being able to think outside the box. It’s easy to hire someone who is exactly ... |
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Want Better Results? Have Better Conversations by Elizabeth Freedman - Jun, 2011 What would it mean to your business if¡. Sales professionals had better conversations with prospects? Leaders had better conversations with clients? Managers had better conversations with their teams? Employees had better conversations with each other? It isn¡¯t any secret that it makes bottom-line sense to have great conversationalists within your organization. Did you know: ¡Ì Organizations who rate high on... |
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Recruiter Netiquette by Emily Chardac - May, 2011 Are you a job seeker looking for the next opportunity that will propel you into professional success? You have a well written cover letter, flawless resume, and have been applying online via the job boards. Frustrated, you haven’t seen measurable results in your efforts. A few phone screens here and there, but nothing substantial leading you to a job offer. Or maybe you’re perfectly happy in your current job and don’t anticipa... |
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Invaluable Resources for Job Search Success by Heather Mundell - May, 2011 Embarking on a job search is a lot like heading out on a backpacking trip. Sure, you could show up at the trailhead with only a liter of water, a granola bar and an indomitable spirit. But come the afternoon, after the biting flies have found you and your granola bar is a distant memory, your energy starts to flag. By nightfall, as the cold sets in and you realize you're lost, you know it's time to turn back. Just like a ba... |
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MAKE THAT NET-WORK by Wendy Adams - May, 2011 The old adage of its not what you know, but who you know will never go out of style. We see it daily represented in almost anything publically displayed in the media. Now that media is currently most strongly held in the hands of the people, there is no shortage of proof that power is grown by the more people you know; the greater the access you have to these people and by the diversity of people you know. We are expanding ... |
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Getting Started on LinkedIn: Advice for Recent Grads by Lindsey Pollak - May, 2011 In honor of LinkedIn’s IPO on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, I thought it would be a good time to share some reminders about why the site is valuable to young professionals and how to use it effectively. As the largest and most vibrant professional social network in the world (100 million members in over 200 countries and counting), LinkedIn provides a wealth of opportunities for personal branding, networking and fi... |
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Mochi Balls by Emily Chardac - May, 2011 Never underestimate the gesture of kindness. I had the opportunity to be invited to dinner with a Japanese business person while I was a college student. He was a manager for an international company. He travels the world extensively and has been to over 50 countries. I knew I wanted to set a good impression so I did my research: how to address the individual, how to greet him, how to accept his business card (with two hand... |
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Can Blogging Help You Get a Job? by Lindsey Pollak - May, 2011 According to the Nielsen Company’s BlogPulse, there are over 161 million public blogs in existence. Clearly, writing a blog is an amazingly popular thing to do. But can writing a blog lead to career opportunities? The answer is increasingly yes. When done in a professional way, writing a blog can lead to many benefits in your post-college job search, including real internship and job opportunities. Here are a few of the be... |
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Relationship Basics by Nan S. Russell - May, 2011 Since she'd been referred by a good client, I rearranged my schedule to accommodate a phone meeting for what she described as a "pressing decision" about a potential business endeavor I had experience with. The day before our appointment, the call was confirmed and it was verified that she would call my office at the arranged time. When the time arrived and no call came, I was surprised. Fifteen minutes later, still no call... |
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