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5 Ways to Thrill Your Customers (Because a Thank You Email Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)

Success

In a study published in Psychological Science , Princeton psychologists Janine Willis and Alexander Todorov reveal that it takes only a tenth of a second to form an impression of someone when you first meet. But two years ago, my company sent each of 50 clients a Christmas gift from Chicago Steaks. Successful businesses S.I.T.

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There Is Power in Writing Your Personal Story: Here’s How to Start

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The gift of writing down a personal narrative is more than a validation of the self; it’s a radical rethinking of who we are and who we want to become. Writing down our personal narratives is a form of individual branding that connects us to the deeper motivations within ourselves and the impact we can have on the world.

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 28, 2009 10 gifts to give your career As the gift-giving season draws to a close, it’s time to remember that you still have one more gift left to bestow: The gift of a better career.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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). The kind lady asked me what I did for work so I gave her my resume. She gave me her business card.

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Do You Have What it Takes to Work in a Non-Profit?

On The Job

Also, look at the group’s tax forms found on www. It’s something you should highlight in your resume and cover letter.” 6 tips for handling a pregnancy and a career Eat your salad first, and other career strategies 10 gifts to give your career © Anita Bruzzese guidestar.org to gauge the group’s financial health.

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Do You Have What it Takes to Work in a Non-Profit?

On The Job

Also, look at the group’s tax forms found on www. It’s something you should highlight in your resume and cover letter.” 6 tips for handling a pregnancy and a career Eat your salad first, and other career strategies 10 gifts to give your career Subscribe via RSS © Anita Bruzzese

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

However, very rarely will advice come in this form so it’s up to you to figure out how to solve the gap. 3) While I understand your friend left with an amicable separation note the company will either give a thank you gift, have some sort of company wide announcement, or actually throw a party, have cake, or some sort of good bye ceremony.