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What is there to do when your workload is piling up and the requests keep coming in? Short of staying late and working extra hard to get it all done, how can you handle the stress level appropriately and graciously? Minimize the Distractions Put your phone away. If you are someone who keeps your personal… Continue reading How To: Appropriately Handle Work Stress
Often times, offices like to celebrate holidays and if your office is anything like mine, be ready to celebrate BIG! Join in on the festivities with your co-workers, just be sure to do so appropriately. In the spirit of Halloween, I am sharing my tips for how to celebrate Halloween at work! Be Tasteful and Dress Appropriately If… Continue reading Celebrating Halloween at Work
In your professional life, you have emails down to a science, but when it comes to your personal life, do you know how to transition from the expert to the client? While we are all boss ladies (and gentlemen) in the office, many of us struggle with how to communicate as a client in our… Continue reading Email Correspondence: Client vs. Professional
In today's day and age, email keeps us far more connected than ever before. Rather than picking up the phone or walking across the office building, we continuously send emails to our colleagues, friends, and family regarding matters from business to social plans and everything in between. So, how do you know if your email… Continue reading The Contents of a Great Email
As if interviewing for a job is not nerve-racking enough, we often have to do it twice with most first round interviews taking place over the phone. Interviewing over the phone has a whole different feel and can cause you to feel anxious for it's own reasons, but there are also plenty of positives. This… Continue reading Tips to Succeed on a Telephone Interview
In both our professional and personal lives, we often receive a high volume of emails on a daily basis. On those days when your inbox is so full you are almost scared to open it, how should you handle the massive amount of inquiries that need a response? Here are my tips for managing a… Continue reading Email Etiquette: Handling a Busy Inbox
The other night, I was watching an entertainment news show and noticed a small, yet very prominent difference about the three women on camera. Two were sitting with their leg over the other knee while the third sat with her legs crossed at her ankles. Seeing this difference, it hit me.. Sitting like a lady… Continue reading Sitting Like a Lady
When planning a professional wardrobe, a commonly overlooked accessory (or to me, a basic) is hosiery. While some may think it is "old fashioned" to wear stockings, I find it gives you an extra touch of polish and finishes off a professional look. In a more casual office environment, stockings may not be necessary; however,… Continue reading Stockings.. To Wear or Not to Wear?
Thanks to a wonderful friend and one of the most professional and proper gals I know, this week's topic is hand and nail care in the workplace. The question I received was, "What are your thoughts on nail colors and what is appropriate for the workplace?" This is such a great question! Although it may… Continue reading Polished Professional? Nail Polish that is…
This week, I have the opportunity to connect with a professional in my field and ask her my questions about her career, the field, and what it takes to "make it." I want to ensure I make a great first impression so I have put a lot of time into preparing for my phone call with… Continue reading Having a Successful, First Professional Interaction
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