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Make a Connection with Vacation

Office Dynamics

I tried my best to not be tethered to my phone, emails, texting and more. As you view everything that has come across your desk whether they are phone calls, new assignments from your executive or your own project work: Assess all of it. After you have pulled all your clothes and shoes, put back 25% of it. Take business cards.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Shoes, Phones and Backpacks: What.

On The Job

Dont play with your phone. While you may know enough to mute your phone during an interview, you also cant even look at it. Dont eat something while waiting for your interview -- it can give you bad breath and you risk getting something stuck between your teeth or crumbs on your clothes. Put it away so youre not even tempted.

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Go Straight for the Joy and Follow Your Purpose

Success

Everything from the title on my business card to the location of the building fed my notion of success. If you had asked me a week before that accident if I was happy, I would’ve said yes,” I told life coach Martha Beck over the phone. “ In 2004 I was enjoying the highest-paying, most respectable job I had ever worked.

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Call off the cheerleaders!

Practically Perfect PA

They see what’s written on your business card. Sometimes they’ll pick up clues via auditory channels : They speak to you on the phone. They check out the clothes and shoes you’re wearing. They read a report or memo you’ve authored. They receive a copy of your CV and read the covering letter. They ask, “Hi, how are you?”

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Beating Networking Nerves

Small Business CEO

Always dress the part, wearing clothes that make you feel stylish but comfortable, and make sure to smile and speak clearly, however much you want to fade into the background. This experience will translate into the business environment and you’ll soon find yourself feeling far more relaxed about networking.

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Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween

Professional Assistant Blog

Luckily, in my office, we dress in casual clothes all of the time and we do have a corporate policy of being able to dress up in a costume for this event. This has been a tradition in our office for quite some time now, where people would decorate the office, dress up in funky costumes and bring baked treats for everyone.

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8 Small Business Ideas to Start You on the Road to Success

Small Business CEO

Build a website with WordPress, start to hand out business cards, purchase a cheap mailing list, knock on doors, and one day you could be a much-sought-after consultant! We all know cleaning businesses exist. You will have to make a few soliciting phone calls, knock on some doors, ask around, etc. Nothing fancy here.