Editor's Note: This post was originally for Brazeen Careerist, where I am lucky enough to be a guest blogger. If you haven't checked out the site, I highly recommend it. There are lots of articles about turning down job offers, like this excellent one from Penelope Trunk and this useful article from U.S. New’s Money … Continue reading Should You Turn Down a second Job Interview?
Tweeting about events
In this season of BBQs, weddings, graduation parties, al fresco dinners and beach trips there are (hopefully!) countless invitations. Once you've landed a coveted invite, staying on the host's good list is crucial, whether it's your boss or the local socialite. So, when can you Tweet or post to Facebook about a private event? This question … Continue reading Tweeting about events
Email signature
A recent post by Arik Hanson, What’s in your email signature line, on ragan.com is a must read for anyone with a professional or work email address. He breaks down the good and the bad when it comes to the signature line in your email. "We don’t care about random Dalai Lama quotes," Arik writes. "We … Continue reading Email signature
Guest List
At some point in your professional career, you'll be putting together a party, get together or other named event. It might be a BBQ or a soiree. As previously addressed in Treating Others Fairly, you have the option of inviting the whole department or office or keeping things very quiet to be fair. As in, … Continue reading Guest List
Resource: Email Etiquette
The advice of Peggy Duncan, author of Conquer E-mail Overload With Better Habits, Etiquette, and Outlook, was recently featured in Shape Magazine (see you never know where you'll find words of work related wisdom!). The short article lists 5 of the most common email questions. When Do I need to use the CC line? To … Continue reading Resource: Email Etiquette