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As I Enter My 60s, Here’s the Advice I Would Give to My Younger Self

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Stand up for yourself more Assertiveness was never my strong suit, especially when I was younger. I remember one instance when I applied for a communications job and the male interviewer asked if I was pregnant or planning to have children soon. Today, I would have admonished the guy and abruptly ended the interview.

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3 Things I’ve Learned from Managing Entry-Level Employees

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When he first interviewed with my company, he was rough around the edges. I ended up pushing him right out the door. Make a stronger effort to get to know your higher-ups, co-workers, vendors, industry colleagues and even new acquaintances in your personal life. Years ago, I worked with a student named Alex.

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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

Clutter Coach

by I’ve been reading Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. I’m on vacation this week, writing my newsletter from my friend’s backyard in the desert. . This post, an interview with Christine Arylo , shares similar views. . Be specific about what you want and also why you want it.

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I Spent Years Trying to Get My First Book Published—This Is What I’ve Learned About Risking Rejection

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Eventually, I decided to change tack and self-publish, selling my book via my speaking engagements and newsletter database. But as discouraging as it was, I kept plugging along, doing more and larger speaking engagements and writing my regular newsletter. The value of my book didn’t change after it was picked up by a major publisher.

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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

Clutter Coach

by I’ve been reading Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. I’m on vacation this week, writing my newsletter from my friend’s backyard in the desert. . This post, an interview with Christine Arylo , shares similar views. . Be specific about what you want and also why you want it.

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what to do with bad interviewers

Job Advice Blog

But if you’ve just met the person, how are you to know if they’re a lousy interviewer – or you’re a lousy interview? But if you’ve just met the person, how are you to know if they’re a lousy interviewer – or you’re a lousy interview? I speak often about the importance of an interview being a two-way street.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

All Things Admin

Each type helps set you up for success. An executive, hiring manager, interviewer, or recruiter can go through this cohesive, easy-to-read collection of career highlights and instantly see the value you bring to an organization. Job Interviews. A social portfolio helps you stay in front of current and prospective employers.

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