Join me on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 11am PT | 2pm ET, on Job Club Radio to discuss “The etiquette of sending thank you notes“. I’ll share some tips about how to effectively use thank you notes, how to avoid etiquette errors, and the power of thank you notes...
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Following up with your network during the holidays
In a normal work week, life is pretty busy. Not only are there meetings, clients, vendors, co-workers, and bosses to deal with… We’re also busy with family, grocery shopping, civic involvement, sleep, favorite TV shows, cleaning the house, and hopefully some exercise. Add to that, the holidays! Aaaaahhhhhh! When you’re...
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Tips for effective networking: Don’t be a magnet
I’m surprised at how ineffective people are at networking. And the funny thing is that networking isn’t that hard… and the rewards are endless! Don’t be a people magnet, specifically. Ugh. I hate it when people want to be stuck to my side for the entire event. It isn’t helpful to...
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Connecting through Twitter
I had the unique opportunity of meeting Barbara Lopez for dinner tonight. Barbara runs Bright Farm, a firm that helps you to craft your introduction pitch. She is funny, kind, interesting, real. I met Barbara on Twitter in 2010. After meeting on Twitter, we arranged a phone call and got...
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Part 2 – Interview Skills 101
Adding to Part 1 – Interview Skills 101, here’s a look at what the company is looking for during the interview. At the end of the day, you may never really know what the manager is looking for when meeting with the candidates. But, if you’re better prepared for the conversation,...
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