Conducting meetings via videoconference is becoming more and more popular in business today. It can be a very cost-effective way to bring far-flung employees and teams together – without the costs associated with travel. In order to use it effectively, here are some tips to keep in mind: Arrive early enough to learn how to [...]
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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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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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Top 10 Tips for Cubicle Dwellers: Never enter someone’s cubicle without permission. Behave as though cubicles have doors. Do not enter before you have “eye contact permission” from the occupant. Never read someone’s computer screen or comment on conversations you’ve overheard. Resist answering a question you overheard asked in the cube next to you! Try [...]
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Texts should be short and sweet –160 characters max. Anything more involved should be an email or phone call. Don’t text while having a face-to-face conversation with someone else. That’s just rude. No texting while driving – keep your thumbs on the wheel! Refrain from texting at odd hours. Just because you’re awake doesn’t mean [...]
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Use speakerphones sparingly. Never initiate a call on speakerphone. Ask the person you’re calling for permission before putting them on speakerphone, and then name everyone in the room with you. VERY IMPORTANT – Participants should identify themselves whenever speaking. “Bob, this is Jane, I think we should consider…” And avoid using speakerphones in cubicles. Your [...]
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