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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. DO check yourself in the bathroom after you arrive – hair in place, teeth free of spinach, clothing tucked in and straightened, shoes shiny and dirt free? DO turn [...]

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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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Executive Etiquette Tip – Cubicles

by jill on August 12, 2009

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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Executive Etiquette Tip – Texting

by jill on August 5, 2009

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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Executive Etiquette Tip – Phone

by jill on July 15, 2009

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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