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Interview with Kate Smith of Juno VA

Karen Vivarelli

My first client came via a Facebook share!! I worked for a tech start up back in 2004 after university and had the pleasure of working with a wonderful lady who provided freelance office services (set ups, systems & admin) to the new start up companies within the incubator. My first client came via a Facebook share!!

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4 Things You Must Do for Your Career in 2017

On The Job

Then think about how you would like a potential employer to drag up something you said on Facebook in 2004 and hold you accountable for it. But I've interviewed enough experts and read enough research to know that many people are consumed with "busyness" and aren't really productive. Wearing your overwork like a hair shirt.

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Could Your Name Prompt Hiring Bias?

On The Job

Use social networking tools such as Facebook or Twitter to become more connected to hiring managers or key personnel. She also suggests trying to close the distance between an applicant and the decision-makers or gatekeepers as much as possible. Organizations have to be attentive and don’t just let people rule by their gut.

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AZVAs Podcast Episode 2: March 2010

Loosely Speaking

This month on the podcast we’re featuring Tara Fort ‘s interview with Robin Binkley of Best Year Yet (see Robin’s picture below, right). (By How to win a free Starbucks during Summit (HINT: it involves commenting on the show here, or on the AZVAs FaceBook page or leaving a review of the podcast over on iTunes)!

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AZVAs Podcast 3: Prepping to Attend Industry Events

Loosely Speaking

Tara’s interview with Mark Fricke , AFTT, on personal safety with focus on firearm safety and how to get instruction. You can be the subject of one of our interviews or sponsor an upcoming month of AZVAs newsletter & podcast. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. has been cancelled. Loose Ends.

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AZVAs Podcast Episode 1

Loosely Speaking

see Brian at right) Listener Polls & Contest (To participate, leave your comments following the show on the “wall or discussion tab over at the AZVAs FaceBook fan page. (see RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Get an extra chance to be entered by “fanning&# the fan page! Loose Ends.

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AZVAs the Podcast Episode 8: Publishing Industry Opportunities

Loosely Speaking

Interview: Tara spoke with Jan B. Her book Business Plans to Game Plans is praised by academics and business people alike and is in its 3rd edition (John Wiley & Sons, 2004). You can be the subject of one of our interviews or sponsor an upcoming month of AZVAs newsletter & podcast? She is the author of two books.

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