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08 Mar
Five Reasons Calling Cards Are Making a Comeback
You don’t have to be part of the social élite to have your own calling card. This old-fashioned social networking tool is making a comeback and here are my top five reasons why you should have one:
1. They can be more fun, stylish, artistic and elegant than a traditional business card.
2. They come in bright colors and designs that seem anything but stodgy.
3. They make an impression without saying a word.
4. They’re a great tool to showcase your personality or hobby.
5. They’re perfect for:
• Playdate-seeking parents
• Playdate-seeking singles
• Retirees who love to network
• Itinerant job seeking professionals
• College students
• Creative expressive types and more!
Business Cards Are Serious Business
How I Met My Husband: A Valentine’s Day Love Story
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often asked how I met my husband, Brian. Believe it or not, I met my Prince Charming at the dump! Yes, the Palm Beach County dump!
Several years ago when I was still working at The Breakers, my manager called me into her office one morning. She said that she wanted me to accompany 15 other employees on an “educational” field trip to the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority.
“What is the Solid Waste Authority?” I asked.
“It’s the county dump,” Dale replied.
Needless to say, I didn’t jump for joy about this assignment. Instead, I tried to resist.
“Do I have to go?” I asked.
“Yes, you do,” she said sternly. “As you know, our hotel has started a new recycling program and I’d like for you to take pictures of our employees as they learn how glass, tires and paper get recycled. Then I want you to put some of the photographs in our employee newsletter,” she added.
Frankly, I had no interest in learning about rubbish. I already had a full schedule and I thought it would be a complete waste of time (no pun intended). But despite my reservations, I reluctantly agreed to board the bus with the other hotel staff members and go on the trip. Read more
How not to say thank you after an interview
In the job search, there’s nothing like performing well at the interview. And after researching the company, practicing your presentation and answering the interview questions with confidence, you want to follow up with something impressive. You want to thank the employer with a gesture that makes the company want to hire you — or at least bring you back for another round of interviews.
This is the point when some people come up with what they believe are clever ways to thank people for the interview. Sadly, these attempts at being memorable can leave the wrong impression with the interviewer.
According to Gladys Stone and Fred Whelan, Monster Contributing Writers, you should avoid these unconventional post-interview thank-you strategies in your job search: Read more
The Power of Positive Thanking
If you write a thank-you note every day for 365 days, will your life change? Author John Kralik says it will. Click on the video to hear his story!
Let's Say Thanks In Support of Our Troops
Spread some holiday cheer to our military personnel stationed overseas! Show your support and appreciation by sending a colorful postcard from LetsSayThanks.com. It costs nothing to send. Just choose your favorite design, fill in your name and message, and hit, “Send.” Your card will be printed by Xerox and mailed in a care package!
Beware Of The Bulging Wallet
Do you suffer from “thick wallet syndrome,” also known as George Costanza Wallet (made famous by the character in the popular television show, Seinfeld)? If so, it’s probably time to banish your bulging wallet. All you really need to carry is a credit/debit card, driver’s license or ID, and a couple of twenties in case you find yourself in a pinch. Besides, you don’t need the back problems that go along with an overstuffed wallet in your back pocket. Clean out all the old receipts, scrunched up pictures and sandwich-stamp member cards, and invest in something sleek and more sophisticated. A money clip, for example, fits comfortably inside a jacket pocket and is the most elegant and efficient solution for a man who doesn’t always wear a jacket. Better leather-goods makers including Tumi, Coach, Bosca and Mont Blanc offer simple card cases, big enough to hold one or two credit cards, a driver’s license or photo ID, and a few business cards. Try not to carry a lot of change in your pants pocket. Leave it in your car for use at toll booths or parking meters or put it in the tip jar the next time you visit a coffee shop.
Details Complete a Wardrobe
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ometimes the little touches make the biggest impact. Accessories are small luxuries that create a favorable impression. Many years ago when I was the special events manager for the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, Florida, I would attend weekly preconference meetings with meeting planners who were bringing their groups to the hotel. As I sat in the meetings, I couldn’t help but notice the catering manager’s designer fountain pen with a black lacquer finish. Although it seems small, it had a big effect on the way I perceived his overall image. Everything about him was nicely put together, his suit, tie, and hair, but that fountain pen completed his impeccable appearance. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on a pen, but it should look attractive and write well.
I’m a big fan of the Sheaffer Agio frosted pink nickel trim fountain pen. I love the slim design and the way it writes. Do you have a favorite pen?
Survey Reveals That It Pays to Be Attractive
In the current job market, putting an effort in your appearance has little to do with vanity, and everything to do with economic survival. Newsweek recently surveyed hiring managers and job seekers about the role of beauty in the workplace and found that it pays to be good-looking.