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5 Tips to Help You Make a Winning First Impression

Eat Your Career

Whether you’re attending a networking event, heading into a job interview or meeting your new boss for the first time, the initial meeting can be one of the most important interactions you’ll ever have. Whether you’re meeting by phone, video conference or in person, don’t arrive late. Be Punctual. Perfect Your Handshake.

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The Seven Stupid Mistakes People Make on a Telephone Interview

On The Job

Smith from Acme, calling for our telephone interview?" "Oh, My cell phone reception is lousy in this part of the city." Jones, perhaps this isn't the best time for an interview. Phone disconnects. Welcome to the world of telephone interviewing. Avoid cell phones. Oh, yeah, sure. Can you hang on a sec?"

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The 4 Most Difficult Interview Questions

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise The 4 Most Difficult Interview Questions By The Professional Assistant on Friday, November 23, 2007 Filed Under: Job Seeking A re you going in for an interview for that dream job? Discuss your skill set, experience and abilities in a confident manner. Why should we hire you?

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"May I help you?" Developing Good Client Relationships

Laughing all the Way to Work

In one interview I went on it was stressed that they were looking for someone who had excellent communication skills, a great telephone manner and someone who was easy to get along with. I take the time to get to know them as we communicate back and forth either by phone, e-mail or in person. Of course confidentiality is a must.

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Interview with Rob Siefker of Zappos – Part 4 of 4

Service Untitled

This is the fourth and final part of my interview with Rob Siefker, the Director of the Customer Loyatly Team at Zappos. You can read part one of the interview here , part two here , and part three here. They can listen to phone calls. And you just have to be confident that what you’re doing is that, is the best.

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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I just did not have confidence that this person was going to be able to assist me. Make the interview count and ask the right questions. Ask yourself what things really matter to you and ask questions to bring those things up in the interview. Hire smart!

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Networking is not for the timid or for the faint of heart. Be a good listener.