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Dealing with a Layoff: How To Craft Your Comeback Story

Tips From T. Marie

Tech titans like Google and the HR at Macy’s and REI are part of a wave of layoffs, leaving many to navigate the choppy waters of job loss. Back in 2007, I was where you might be now – dealing with a layoff. Who says you can’t be the next big thing in whatever skills or expertise you may have? And it was rough.

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Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2009 Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary Something you should do every once in awhile is to clean up your dictionary in Word. One of the best kept secrets in Word 2007 is the Word Options button. Wow.this tip almost makes me want to upgrade to 2007 *laughs*.

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Will Google ever stop amazing me? Introducing Goog/411

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 May, 2009 Will Google ever stop amazing me? Introducing Goog/411 I was introduced to Google when I went back to work as an assistant in a law firm in Ottawa. It was then she introduced me to Google. Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Virtual Assistant…10 Years Later

Tips From T. Marie

At the time, it was a relatively unknown term and I wouldn’t find myself really investigating it until August of 2007 after receiving my first (and last) pink slip as the real estate bubble burst under the weight of predatory lending practices and the looming shadow of the Great Recession. . It was barely a blip on the radar.

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Get A Job With A Thank You Letter

Professional Assistant Blog

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. We both had similar skills, education, etc. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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The Wall Street Journal's Small Business, Big Innovation Contest

Small Business Labs

This is a great example of leveraging existing skills, capabilities and business infrastructure to enter an adjacent market.  is an 80 year old retail store who faced declining sales from 2007 to 2009.    Vidler's 5 & 10 Inc.   They responded by increasing their marketing and using social media. 

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11 Tips To Improve Your Performance

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise 11 Tips To Improve Your Performance By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 08, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity A re you asking yourself, “How can I improve my workplace?&# Show people your skills and how you are making a difference.

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