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What Is The Promotion Paradox? A Critical Issue For Today’s Managers

Allwork

But, if a better paycheck or a fancy new title to put on business cards, a Linkedin profile, and digital resume, isn’t enough, then what is? Flexible work environments and a culture that aligns with one’s own personal beliefs can contribute to higher retention rates. They should never feel alone.

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Attracting Productivity: Work Environments

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Attracting Productivity: Work Environments By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Job Seeking , Networking , Productivity D o you think of yourself as a productive person? The work environment is great and I have an amazing boss. Many studies have shown this.

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Incorporating Green Practices Into Self-Employment

Eco-Office Gals

It’s logical because it’s naturally assumed that most self-employed workers wish to work only for themselves and have somehow escaped the trappings of the corporate environment to do work from home. You should take your contract work seriously and use self-employment to boost your resume with real examples of your work.

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Attend a Job Fair Like You Mean It

On The Job

Be honest: The last time you went to a job fair, did you do more than fill out a couple of applications or toss your resume at a recruiter? How could your skills fit into that environment? Eat or drink away from the recruiter tables – keep at least one hand free to shake hands and accept business cards. Hone your message.

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26 Ways to Make Meetings More Fun (…and productive)

Ian's Messy Desk

Have every group member place their business card into a bowl or container. Then, everyone draws a card other than their own. When generating or responding to ideas, participants assume the persona of the person on their card and respond from their (assumed) point of view. Change Places. Call Your Office. Outside the Box.

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

On The Job

But it got me to thinking that no matter how many "rules" I provide about networking and resumes and other stuff, there are always those tricky little things that can trip you up if no one tells you. Your interviewer may have an allergy and even if they dont, it is likely someone in the work environment does. Bring a pen.

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

Ask for business cards and have a stack of business cards for yourself at hand as well. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Give, receive and record contact information.