Archive for 'Professional Upkeep'

Will Roger’s Quotes. Use in business.

Posted on 10. Mar, 2009 by PJS.

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Will Rogers, who died in a plane crash with Wylie Post in 1935, was probably the greatest political sage this country has ever known.  Here are some great quotes to learn from:     1.  Never slap a man who’s chewing tobacco.

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Job hunting using Google - video.

Posted on 20. Feb, 2009 by PJS.

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Before you watch this video I have one thing to say “WHAT TIME IS IT?”  This is a useful video on tips for job searchers, but on a funny note, there is this enormous clock this woman is standing by that just takes your attention most of the video.  Pretty funny.  Moving forward you should [...]

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10 Questions Never to Ask in Job Interviews

Posted on 18. Jan, 2009 by p syrek.

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This is an article from Yahoo Jobs.  Some of these questions are just over the top.  Let me give their list. 1. “What does your company do?”

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Networking, is it an inherent trait?

Posted on 23. Nov, 2008 by p syrek.

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This is a great article from one of my beloved sales trainer.    By Julianne Rivera, Sr. Business Consultant and Trainer for Dale Carnegie Training Ok. So you are not a social butterfly. You’re not the type to go out and introduce yourself to people.  You may consider yourself a loner. 

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Breathalyzer advertises it saves jobs

Posted on 24. Jul, 2008 by PJS.

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I saw this advertisement in the Skymall magazine on a flight recently.  Alcotest 6510 Breath Tester is advertising that if you are drinking for your job (taking clients out) that this will be your savoir.  Hey in theory a good idea, but let’s look at the down sides. You are drinking with some real tight laced [...]

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When to appreciate your vendors

Posted on 02. Jul, 2008 by PJS.

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 Many years ago I took a vendor out to lunch.  When I expensed the bill, my fearless boss went through the roof.  “They are getting business, they make money, why the heck should WE buy them lunch?”  I was taken back as I anxiously grabbed the Applebees’ receipt from his angry, sweaty paws.  Tempers were flaring [...]

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