While a little competition in the workplace might help bring out the best in everyone involved, an atmosphere rooted in envy, fear, or jealousy can do the exact opposite. ...
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Communication
How To Thank Someone For Their Time & Support (Examples)
Thanking someone for their time is not only courteous, but it also makes a great impression.
But it’s not as easy as it seems. ...
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How To Introduce Yourself In An Email (Strong Examples)
Learning how to introduce yourself in an email is a valuable skill that you can rely on in numerous situations. Being able to quickly connect with people and make a great impression will always come ...
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21 Coworker Farewell Messages That Stand Out From The Pack
Writing a farewell message to a coworker is something that many people struggle with. Even if it’s someone you’ve worked with for years, it can be hard to know what to say! ...
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How To Write A Subject Line For Thank You Emails (Simple)
Writing a good subject line for your thank you email is incredibly important, and many job seekers are completely unaware of this! Instead, they send incredibly generic subject lines and hope that ...
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Thank You Email After Job Interview: Tips & Best Samples
Is sending a thank you email after a job interview required? No.
However, sending one will absolutely help you stand out or be remembered. ...
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How To Write A Letter Of Interest + Effective Samples
What do you do when there’s a company you’d love to work for but they don’t have any openings available?
You could wait until one is posted and then be one of over 250 candidates that apply. ...
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What About the Cover Letter? Should You Include One?
Should I include a cover letter? Is a cover letter really necessary? These are common questions job seekers ask and one you should be asking too! ...
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5 Ways To Customize The Cover Letter
Yes, you should include a cover letter and yes, you should customize the cover letter! These are 5 things you should tweek! ...
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Spice up the old elevator pitch
If you have been using the same old elevator pitch (45 second commercial) with the same old results, let's try something different. ...
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Best Practices For Participating In Video Conference Calls
Are you new to Zoom meetings or video conference calls? Here's a checklist of what you need to know to make sure you're doing it right! Plus an infographic to share! ...
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Make Email More Productive
There are tools you can use that make email more productive during your job search! Yes, email is great for communicating, but it can be so much more. ...
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Can We Talk About Your Cover Letter?
Your cover letter may be as important as your resume. It should be given the same amount of attention and contain just as much customization as you put into crafting your resume. ...
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Three Preventable Communication Mishaps Job Seekers Make
What you say isn't always perceived the way you intend. These are three examples of communication mishaps job seekers make. ...
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Spiff Up Your Pitch
While searching for a new job, the most dreaded questions are usually the ones we are not prepared to answer. Shouldn't this mean you spiff up your pitch? ...
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Using the Right Pitch at the Right Time
If you use the same "elevator pitch" in every situation, I think you are making a huge mistake. ...
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Before You Send Your Next Email…
When you send email messages during your job search- to submit your resume, arrange a networking meeting or to say a thank you, you don't want to make any of these email mistakes. ...
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Ditch Your Old Pitch and Use A Micro-Pitch
Job seekers are often told to "nail your 45-second elevator pitch." But here's the problem – 45 seconds is a really long time. You need a micro-pitch. ...
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Write Better Emails and Cover Letters with These 7 Tips
Your writing is the first impression you make. It's time to polish your writing skills and craft better emails and cover letters. ...
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Communication Skills- Oral and Written
You've seen these requirements in nearly every job description.
"Excellent communication skills, oral and written."
What does it really mean? ...
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Listen Like You Mean It
We all have opinions and we’re entitled to them, right? But when was the last time your really listened to an opposing view? Were you listening to understand? ...
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Don’t Be One of These 13 Types of Annoying Meeting Attendees
Meetings. Everyone hates them. Whether virtual or in-person, you'll want to make sure you aren't one of those meeting attendees who annoys the group.
These are 13 types of meeting attendees you ...
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7 Quick Tips For Getting Your Emails Read
How many emails do you get a day? And what makes you open the message and skim its content?
Now think about how busy recruiters, HR professionals and other working professionals are. When you write ...
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8 Ways To Be A Stronger Communicator
Becoming a stronger communicator positively impacts your success whether you are an aspiring leader or in a support role. ...
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Your Summary, Profile and Pitch
Fine-tuning your message is one of the most important parts of prepping for job search.
Your LinkedIn summary, profile and pitch, highlight your most marketable assets in a way that entices the ...
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Spelling and Grammar Prove Your Professionalism
Ask recruiters and HR professionals what their greatest resume/cover letter pet peeve is and the answer will certainly include spelling and grammar errors. ...
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Lead with Your Head, Not Your Heart
How many times have you found yourself in a fit of rage over something insignificant- the toilet set left up, a car driving 55 in the left lane, a manager who fails to respond to good morning ...
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Do You Have Toilet Paper on Your Shoe?
Have you ever told someone they have toilet paper on their shoe or a piece of food stuck in their teeth? Sometimes. It depends. But wouldn't you ALWAYS want to know if you were the victim of such ...
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Communication Break Down
There's a major communication break down between job seekers and employers. This study by Career Advisory Board spells it out clearly. ...
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Crafting the Perfect Thank You Letter
You have just finished your interview and want to write the perfect Thank You letter- but what should you say? ...
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