Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 1, 2011

Powerfully Productive businesses know that effective follow-up is critical to success.    Working at the time as a technology consultant, I knew small business owners like me had a lot to juggle in their lives and in their businesses and needed better, more affordable tools to keep up with it all. 

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

In many conversations that I have with assistants one of the topics that always comes up is the lack of training opportunities that we receive. Many companies do not pay for their assistants to receive training and they don’t encourage assistants to keep their skills up to date. I had some objectives before I attended the event.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

  If very few business owners are able to effectively follow up after networking with someone, shouldn't that be a "no brainer" thing for you to get into place today? Productive networking is about more than collecting cards.  It is about making a connection that will last and build your business.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

What questions should I ask an interviewer when applying for an Executive Assistant position? However, sometimes during an interview, the interviewer answers all of my questions during the conversation without me even asking. The easy way to answer this question is to have you Google interview questions online.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 16, 2012

.  You see, while I really love getting up on stage and sharing my message, I get really uncomfortable off of the stage.   Once I get to know you, I'm comfortable and in some instances you can't shut me up!    You'll be amazed how many will walk up to you and start a conversation.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

Carry your things in a professional tote or briefcase, and keep your coat hung up or neatly folded over your arm. Eat or drink away from the recruiter tables – keep at least one hand free to shake hands and accept business cards. When you speak, make sure you keep your head up and pointed toward the interviewer.

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On The Job

MAY 7, 2009

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. Sit up straight. Always sit up straight with your feet on the floor. Did you pick up some company brochures on your way out?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). Those who are too busy will probably just read it and delete. And then share 3 things about yourself.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Maybe you have decided that it is time to "hang it up" or "throw in the towel" because you've decided that social media is a waste of time. Maybe you've decided that social media is a waste of your time, or you are frustrated that it is not bringing the business you would like it to. Go Offline.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Ask for business cards and have a stack of business cards for yourself at hand as well. What separates a good networker from an average one is the ability to follow up. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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Success

JULY 27, 2022

You never know when a $20-per-month service can save you thousands and help you scale up—all without making any client the wiser,” he says. They allow business owners to create systems, automation and infrastructure in a matter of minutes, while simultaneously enabling them to build credibility and compete at a higher level.”.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I think Tasks is one of Outlooks best-kept secrets, but it shouldnt be and is a great way to follow up on items. If I send an email to a co-worker requesting information, I immediately drag it from my Sent items to my Tasks, set a reminder to follow up and write in the Subject line "Did I get this information". " Warning!

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Service Untitled

MAY 19, 2010

In real estate, repeat customers are our livelihood, not only because they provide us continued business through their loyalty, but we gain referrals and new customers through this very important avenue. I include only one business card in thank-you notes; I never want it to seem as if it is a sales pitch hidden by an insincere thank you.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Know your ideal outcome before you engage in your networking experience (conference, party, meet up) and then dive in and forget about it. You’re networking, which means that you’re making friends with business people. Too many people screw this up. Collected a few business cards too. Final thought: .

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 1, 2010

’ Branding used to be just associated with a company logo or a business card, but that was 20 years ago. Branding is how businesses live and breathe. Kathy Garcia of The Job Training Center speaks about this year’s theme which is ‘A brand new experience.’

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 9, 2012

They are there to meet with your boss and hash out business deals or say hello to their fans and the public. If they want to talk about their project or career, they will bring it up or start chatting you up to be friendly. TV crews and journalists will pester you and try to make you promise an interview. It’s crowded.

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Success

JULY 8, 2021

Got hired after a job interview? Don’t create a product then look for the customer or you are in danger of ending up with a spare bedroom full of beautiful, but ultimately unsellable dog nose hair trimmers. Maybe you missed the memo, but you’re a fantastic salesperson in the right circumstances. You sold yourself. That was a sale.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 14, 2010

Listen to Picasso After the release of his fourth book Roadshow: Landscape With Drums , I listened to an interview with Neil by original MTV VJ Mark Goodman. Upon waking up, he can’t remember what he wrote and promptly enlists George, Elaine, and Kramer to decipher his text. Yes, I’m dating myself again.) You won’t.

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Brilliantly Better

MARCH 25, 2010

Doesn’t have an office and most of the time doesn’t have business cards either (the new dial tone being twitter , of course). I did a lot of trial and error but in the end I come up with quite a nice setup. Our work is less and less tied up to a physical location. Keep up the awesome blog my friend. And why?&#.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 7, 2017

Fortunately, there are lots of shortcuts to making connections fast in a new team – here’s how to hit the ground running when you’re joining a company as a contractor: Take notes Whether you prefer to take literal notes or mental ones, make sure your eyes and ears are open from the moment you turn up for an interview.

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On The Job

JANUARY 4, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, January 4, 2010 Eat your salad first, and other career strategies Every year I get loads of candy over the holidays, and every year I feel compelled to eat it as fast as possible.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 11, 2010

Even if he never made one sale through his website, he still needed to have one up there. Almost every large company dealing with millions has a website these days, and these companies have it as an established fact in their minds that having a website is part of business. It’s the way professionals operate. More success.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Just come up with 3 or 4 niches that you actually give a damn about. Email the owners and offer to guest post or to do an interview. One of the best benefits of spreading into other niches is how you’ll come up with out-of-the-box ideas on how to one-up the value you offer to your existing customers in your main niche.

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Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Traditionally, outreach activities like posting job openings, shortlisting candidates, and conducting interviews, among other things are just sufficient for a recruitment agency. Cold emails might lead to an empty worksheet that fills up during the weekend. Phone Calls For Follow-Up Following up is critical.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

Even though the articles were on specific topics, I could take one or up to three sentences from one article and morph it into another article on a different topic. I also can use the recording to make a cd and give to potential clients or current clients instead of a business card or brochure. Never Throw Anything Away!

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Service Untitled

JULY 15, 2010

Interviews for new employees should be no longer than 20 minutes and some sample interview questions such as asking a candidate to describe a typical day at his/her last job, or describe when you went out of your way for a client can help to increase the 51% chance of choosing an outstanding employee.

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