What’s the best way to get a job right now? Networking. To reap the benefits of your network, you’ll first want to make sure it’s as strongly woven as a trapeze net. Start by effectively deploying LinkedIn. Susan Colantuono, CEO of Leading Women, says she uses LinkedIn in six ways to nurture her network:
Include people on your work team who like to punch holes in other people’s ideas. These “alternate thinkers” will keep the group from reaching a point at which everyone wants so much to agree that they stop challenging others’ assumptions.
One of the most common reader questions we receive is about the serial comma—that is, the comma that comes before the “and” when you’re listing a series of things. The question is, “Should I use it or not use it?” The answer is, it’s up to you. The serial comma is used by some publications and dismissed by others, which makes it a matter of style.
Send a thank-you note to the boss after attending a seminar or special training. It shows that you appreciate the organization’s investment in your future.
September 14, 2010
Categorized in: Meetings
Communications strategist Miri McDonald thinks unproductive meetings should be banned. And when a meeting is needed, it should be both productive and fun. She believes in thinking through every aspect of a meeting in advance—everything from the relationships between attendees to which open-ended questions will get a conversation going.
“To continue in English, press 1 … To access your account, press 2 … Press 3,4,5,6 …” Want to reach a live customer-service rep faster? Check out the “cheat sheet” at //gethuman.com/us/.
How do admins bring value to their roles? We asked administrative assistant Eileen Behr, who recently won the 2010 OfficeTeam Administrative Excellence Award. Here’s how she brings a “value-added” focus to her job:
List what you need to cover in a phone conversation before you pick up the receiver; you’ll spend less time on chitchat and never forget a point. One study found that calls based on a written agenda last seven minutes, compared with 12 minutes for those without.
Anyone who has worked for two or more bosses can tell you: The division of labor often leaves you feeling stretched both ways. But with some schedule-wrangling and communication skills, you can manage the work more smoothly.
Help a traveling boss or co-worker stay fit with online travel guide at www.athleticmindedtraveler.com. It uncovers the best places for healthy-minded people to stay, work out and eat.
Page 19 of 53«1…1718192021…53»