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How to Make Effective Phone Pitches

by jill on September 21, 2010

Are you doing more selling over the phone – instead of face-to-face?  Here are some tips for making those phone pitches more effective! Let me know if you have any great ideas to add. How to Make Effective Phone Pitches

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Break Room Etiquette

by jill on August 24, 2010

Have you ever encountered a filthy microwave, dirty dishes in the sink, leftovers that have become science experiments, or an empty spot in the frig where your food used to be?    Break rooms are one of those common areas, along with bathrooms, cafeterias, and hallways, where we comingle with each other at work.  Here are [...]

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Business Meeting Etiquette

by jill on April 28, 2010

We all dread meetings that are disorganized and accomplish nothing.  Here are 8 tips for attendees and 10 tips for those who organize them.  Let me know if you have one to add! Business Meeting Etiquette

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Small Talk Breakaways

by jill on April 2, 2010

The most awkward part of small talk can be the breakaway – and, for many, it’s the very reason they shy away from engaging others to begin with.  How can you gracefully disengage yourself from a casual interaction?  Make sure your final comments have a positive spin and incorporate any “next steps” that were discussed [...]

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Wisdom from the beauty salon

by jill on March 11, 2010

I heard a great line at the beauty salon today – “You can teach skills.  You can’t teach attitude.” How true.  My stylist, Tina, who is co-owner of both the salon as well as Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago, and I were discussing the challenge of finding the right people to hire.  Her business is really [...]

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DO research the job position and company via the internet and the relationships you’ve developed through networking.  Know the organization’s needs and how you can help. Click here to read the rest of the article.

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Social Media Insights

by jill on February 24, 2010

This morning, I attended “Women of the World’s” panel discussion on Entrepreneurship, Technology & Social Media at the Mid-America Club.  The panelists included the founder/CEO of Groupon, Andrew Mason, and Brad Spirrison, Managing Editor of Appolicious (www.appolicious.com, “where consumers find mobile apps they’ll love”).  I went to see what new things I could learn about [...]

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Interview Etiquette – 7 Important Don’ts

by jill on February 17, 2010

DON’T be late for interviews. Confirm the time, address, building number, parking.  Remember that security check-ins may take time.  Also – be no more than 5 minutes early.  Too early and you advertise you have nothing else to do. Click here to read the rest of the article.

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Earbud Etiquette

by jill on January 20, 2010

Have iPods become part of your workplace?  The popularity of iPods and other MP3 players have brought with them an easy, unobtrusive way to listen to music at work.  No more awkward CD players, thank you.  But are you sending a negative message to those around you?  If you choose to plug in to your [...]

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Gift-Giving Etiquette in the Workplace

by jill on December 9, 2009

In general, professionals should avoid giving gifts that are too personal.  Consider anything that touches skin as inappropriate (scents, bath products, clothing, lingerie).  Also be careful giving gifts of alcohol or food – research the recipient’s tastes as well as possible challenges/allergies with either category. Gifts to co-workers – Keep “Secret Santa’ gifts simple and [...]

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