Cocktail parties, client receptions, and networking hours can be wonderful career-developing opportunities for you. You get to know others – and they get to know you – all while in a relaxed environment. But don’t make the mistake of “letting your hair down” simply because you have a drink in your hand! These functions are [...]
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A just-released study by the Center for Professional Excellence finds that, for the second year in a row, students aren’t making the grade as professionals in the workplace. Who was surveyed? Not only business leaders and HR professionals nationwide, but also current college students and recent graduates from around the country. Survey-takers said that less [...]
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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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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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Imagine you are surrounded by your co-workers, clients, and competition. What – and how much – would you say? Apply this same principle to your emails. If you wouldn’t say it out loud to these folks, don’t write it in an email! Keep the tone of your emails professional, the content straightforward, and you could [...]
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Our clients and customers keep us in business. Show them the respect they deserve. Prep the meeting room beforehand, meet them in the lobby, take their coats, offer beverages, stand when they enter a room, escort them out. What are some of the ways YOU convey respect to clients?
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