Filling out a job application is a fact of life. And, we’re all familiar with the feeling of anticipation when waiting for a reply from a potential employer. You’re sure that you are a perfect match for the job and that your resume was perfect, so why didn’t you get a response? There is always one ...
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61 Overused Words and Phrases to Avoid in Business Writing
When it comes to business writing, being direct and precise is key. It’s easy to turn on auto-pilot and respond with cliché words and phrases when we’re being bombarded with all sorts of emails and reports. Common words such as “incentivize” and “actionable” are tired and should be eliminated from your vocabulary. Simplicity is the ultimate ...
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How To Get The Most Out of A Trade Show or Conference
Traveling for business and attending a trade show or conference that are relevant to your work is a wonderful way to expand your network and gain insight into potential leads. Often, after tiring, week-long events it’s easy to forget that there’s lots of work to follow in order to make the most out of your ...
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7 Workplace Etiquette Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make
Whether you’re new to the workforce or a seasoned 9-to-5er, it’s essential to identify and follow proper workplace etiquette. Knowing how to act in any circumstance will help you grow and thrive as a professional. In the workplace, you’ll encounter a variety of personalities and situations. Because of this, it’s inevitable that you’ll enter into an uncomfortable ...
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Want to Impress Your New Boss?
Whether you’re an intern or a new employee, it’s important to impress your employer they made a good decision in hiring you over other candidates. Starting out, your job is to learn as much as possible about your role and the company, proving that you’re a valuable asset. With competitive applicants entering the workforce every day, you ...
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1950’s Secretaries – What was their work world like?
SecretariesUnited State have been providing administrative support to organizations for decades. Depression-era birthrate decline and booming post-war business created a shortage of skilled administrative personnel in the during and after World War II. But, over time this career path was revived. Many of us entered the workforce as a secretary or administrative assistant. For others ...