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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. Learning a new skill. It's time to think about areas where you feel less confident -- or downright clueless -- and begin taking action to learn more. Wearing your overwork like a hair shirt.

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Could Your Name Prompt Hiring Bias?

On The Job

I've written a lot about how to craft emails that get the attention of key people, but I was taken aback when I learned of a study that says it could be your name that determines whether you get a response or not. Organizations also can learn key lessons from the study, Milkman says. Read this latest column I did for Gannett/USA Today.

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More VA Training Options

Loosely Speaking

Below are the links to the exceptionally useful information she provides to virtual assistants wanting to learn how to be more successful in their practices. While some of her promotional material (see links below) makes her training sound almost too good to be true, it’s actually not. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

A place to come, learn and realise that there was at least one other PA that felt the same way you did and was facing the same every day issues you were (and some of the triumphs too!) After I moved to Edinburgh in 2004, I’ve worked in a series of roles which have all involved executive support at senior level.

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Interview with Rob Siefker of Zappos – Part 1 of 4

Service Untitled

After interviewing Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh and seeing the company’s HQ outside of Las Vegas , I knew I wanted to learn more about the nuts and bolts and day-to-day operations of Zappos. And I started in the company as a temp worker in 2004. Service Untitled: So tell me about your role and what you do at Zappos.

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Cali Bamboo Increases Employee Engagement While Respecting Its People … and the Planet

Energage

Founded in 2004, Cali Bamboo helps customers implement stylish design without impacting the environment, setting the standard for sustainable businesses. We take action on our employees’ ideas and thoughts and learn lessons from them.”. Communication Reinforces Mission. We are growing incredibly fast.

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Cali Bamboo Increases Employee Engagement While Respecting Its People … and the Planet

Energage

Founded in 2004, Cali Bamboo helps customers implement stylish design without impacting the environment, setting the standard for sustainable businesses. We take action on our employees’ ideas and thoughts and learn lessons from them.”. Communication Reinforces Mission. We are growing incredibly fast.

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