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Why ‘Be Yourself’ Is Both the Best and Worst Advice You Can Get

Success

I usually just ask for a word of advice via email, but most of them talked to me on the phone and offered to read my essays and share feedback. In one of those preparation phone calls, one current student gave me this final piece of advice: “I know this may sound trite, but when it comes to your application, really be yourself.”.

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What Can Young Lawyers Teach Us About The Future Of Workspaces?

Allwork

I interviewed younger associates at a top law firm to understand their work styles, desires and demands of the current legal workplace. The open space concept with the library tables brings me back to law school. I can see someone is on the phone, but still pass by and wave.” Here’s what they would love to see!

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How Assistants Can Deal with Difficult Bosses (Video)

Eat Your Career

I’ve told him in previous conversations regarding him being late to appointments/interviews, that I’m looking out for his brand, and he has told me that is not necessary. He’s called when I’m in the restroom, and I’ve told him, I will not answer the phone when I’m in the restroom (even if he does).

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How to Hide Your Age in a Virtual Interview

Eat Your Career

The full video is available in the Career Success Library. “How do I get around showing my age in a virtual interview? I’ve submitted a resume that includes the last 16 years (two jobs at my current employer) and I am getting initial interviews. As a result, no follow up interviews. Any suggestions?

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Hearth: A Writer Explores the Concept of Home During Her Early Career as a Writer in Delhi, Mumbai and the U.S.

Success

After I interviewed Britney Spears over email—a story that made the cover—I was done. the editor nearly spat into the phone. It was also a 1-mile walk to the country’s oldest university, where, in its main library, among the several million books, I found my grandfather’s autobiography. Home was also where the heart was.

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Career Success A to Z:B Is For Brag

Eat Your Career

For example, if you’re advertising a cool new smart phone, a feature might be the fabulous high-resolution extra wide screen. For example, in a job interview or a performance review. I’ll continue to build on this advertising idea as I share a few best practices for self-promoting in the workplace. Focus on Benefits, Not Features.

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Rather Listen? Productive & Organized Goes Audio in 3 Different.

Stephanie LH Calahan

.  I have decided that this publication will contain audio in various lengths -- all of my cinchcasts (ranging from 2 minutes to 10 minutes) will be published here as well as radio interviews and other teleseminar interviews I have done (ranging from 10 minutes to 90 minutes)  You can listen online or download the MP3 to listen later.

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