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In This Issue
- Editor's Notes
- Spotlight - How To Work A Room
- Making the Grade - Is Grad school the right move for you?
- How to Use Soundbites in Business - Creating memorable conversation
- What's New! - Additional NEW Articles, our Expert's latest Advice, Teleclass updates, etc.
- Marketplace - Resources & Services
Happy (belated) Valentine’s Day! I hope you made sure to pamper yourself. Even though my sweetie was away, I dined on my favorite: pizza, extra cheese and pepperoni.
On a more serious note, have you been following the Olympics? If not, take a look. Despite the controversy over the judging, the sportsmanship displayed by the athletes has been as spectacular as the mountain views.
Whether you’re a corporate animal or entrepreneur, Olympic athletes can teach you how to be a champion in your life. First lesson, if you fall, get up and keep going. The only real losers are those who don’t try. Second, if you do lose do it graciously. Badmouthing the other guy only makes you look bad. Third, have a life outside your work. The most successful athletes think about more than their sport.
This issue focuses on getting ahead. As I’m constantly reminded, you will get a lot further with a little help from your friends. But, if the idea of networking makes your legs weak, pick up a copy of our current Spotlight: How To Work A Room, by Susan RoAne. On a similar note, you will find some ways to improve your communication skills in How to Use Soundbites in Business, by Susan Harrow. And, anyone considering an advanced degree should read Making the Grade, by our career-planning expert, Amy Ertel.
In March, we’ll be bringing you some tips on how to create a better work environment. Whether that means organizing your cubicle or sprucing up your home office. In April, I hope to meet some of you at my MBTI workshop being offered through Norwalk Community College, here in Norwalk, CT. (See Change Your Life below for details.)
Please feel free to send your comments or suggestions to me at arichmond@career-intelligence.com. Let me know what you want to see here and I'll try to bring it to you. And, if you know anyone else who'd enjoy reading The Career Intelligencer, please pass it along.
It's your life, make the most of it :)
Annette Richmond
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If you're over eighteen, someone somewhere has told you about the value of networking. It's the best way to find another job, to get new clients, etc. And it is. You've probably also heard that networking has evolved from "what's in it for me?" to a "what's in it for us?" attitude. In short, the new improved philosophy is to create mutually beneficial relationships with likeminded people. Unfortunately, what no one explained is just how to go about it. That's where Susan RoAne comes in. |
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In How to Work a Room, The Ultimate Guide to Savvy Socializing In Person and Online, RoAne explains how to make the most of every business and social situation. With wit and humor, RoAne takes you step-by-step through the process of networking from facing your fears to preparing small talk to developing relationships. Filled with practical advice, How to Work A Room is a great handbook. In the first section, Get Ready!, RoAne talks about the five roadblocks to meeting people and how to overcome them. For instance, most of us learn it's better to be safe than sorry. Wrong! As RoAne suggests think of risk as a challenge, "If you don't take the risk and reach out to new people, you never make new friends or new contacts. Most of us are strong enough to withstand a temporarily chipped ego." Many networking books tell you it's important to shake hands and make small talk. RoAne explains how to shake hands. Practice a firm, not fierce, handshake. She also shares a few secrets for a lively conversation. Hint: go to every event prepared with three pieces of small talk. As you've probably guessed, How To Work A Room already is one of my favorites. I learned a lot from Susan RoAne. And I bet you can too. (Thanks to Julie Jansen, speaker and networking maven, for bringing Susan RoAne to my attention. I'm reading RoAne's Secrets to Savvy Networking right now. If history repeats, look for a follow-up Spotlight.) |
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How to decide if graduate school is the right move for you
By Amy Ertel
The decision to apply to graduate school is a big one. All the time, money, and energy that go into earning a graduate degree are variables that many women consider when making their decision. Here are a few things to think about before you decide.
First and foremost, consider your individual career goals and motivation for earning an advanced degree. Although going to graduate school can be a wonderful educational experience, many industries do not require education beyond a bachelor’s degree. Read More
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Creating memorable conversation
By Susan Harrow
To speak succinctly is an art. The irony of talking concisely is that people will listen to you longer. Colleagues, employees, bosses and audiences will wait for your next pithy phrase. Radio and TV talk show hosts will give you more air time. Journalists will quote you. Master of pith, Mark Twain, describes a soundbite as, "A minimum of sound to a maximum of sense." Soundbites consist of fascinating phrases. They can be facts, anecdotes, stories, one-liners, or clever quips. Bottom line, they are sentences memorably packed with meaning. Here is how to create them: Read more
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Additional Articles New! - How To Measure Brand Performance - A WAHMPRENEUR Feature - By Dawn Rivers Baker. You've read the books and heard the tapes but how can you tell if you're doing it right? Read more
Ask the Expert - Don't forget to send your questions to our experts. Several professional in their fields are ready to answer your questions about career planning, resume writing, professional image, small business and stress management. To post your question visit Ask the Expert.
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Teleclasses/Workshops - Change! Our Intro to the MBTI is now available 24/7. We've converted this teleclass to a 5-part-workshop via autoresponder. Start this workshop today! Take our 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Career seminar anytime, day or night. For your convenience, we're now offering this class as a 5-part-seminar via autoresponder. Begin this seminar today! For more information on workshops visit our Tools section.
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