When you’re networking it’s easy to fall into a rut, asking each person there the same questions: what do you do? How long have you been in business? Instead of asking routine questions that bore everyone you speak to bring a fresh perspective to the event. Asking engaging and interesting questions will help you stand […]
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Just off flight. 6 pm. Get to the hotel at 7:30. Hit the gym. You’re all set for tomorrow’s meetings — or so you think. But unbeknownst to you, rolling into your phone, through cables deep beneath some incomprehensibly expansive ocean, a message, arriving with its deceptively chipper ding: “Hey, they want to see a
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TheDigitalArtist / Pixabay Technology has opened up a wide range of options for organizations using virtual teams to tackle their biggest projects. Smartphone apps, productivity software, and a variety of instant messaging options have made it possible to connect employees around the world, regardless of their geographic location. More than ever before, companies can assign
Do you believe fake news? The chances are you do believe something that is untrue. We all believe what we want to believe. So I am going to give you a test which will help you determine whether you believe fake news. Question 1: Did Neil Armstong walk on the moon? The answer is yes
What are some effective networking methods? Meeting for coffee Job fairs Volunteer work Social media groups Finding/starting a Meetup Web courses/Webinars Conferences Spreading the word Cold emailing Staying in touch Many of us don’t like the idea of networking, either because it seems too formal, or because networking can feel unnatural. However, it’s important to
Certainly, the cliché “It’s not what you know but whom you know” is often true. However, when people are in transition, I would add “but while in transition, who knows you is more important” because you are the one who needs a job, and if people cannot find you, your job search will be unnecessarily
A Satellite Media Tour (SMT) is an efficient Public Relation tactic to deliver your story to television, radio or online audiences through live studio or a remote location anywhere in the world. Live Interviews are one of the most direct and cost effective ways of engaging with your core audiences wherever they may be in
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Free-Photos / Pixabay If you’re like most business professionals, the majority of your day is spent in meetings. Sometimes you can get a lot accomplished during this time. However, they are often ineffective. If you want to get more accomplished in your business meetings you need to communicate effectively. You need to communicate the purpose
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To win over conference attendees of today, organizers must do more than secure presenters to fill specific topical areas. In today’s digital age, the answers to most questions lay at the tips of our fingers. Understanding how to process, adapt and apply information, however, cannot be learned through a simple Google search. Conference organizers must
Business communication is often treated like an odious task that requires a long list of special skills in order to successfully achieve. Not everyone is going to write the next bestselling business book, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t communicate clearly and effectively with your coworkers and team members. In fact, effective communication can
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