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Casual Articles - Five Ways for Women to Accelerate Their Career
Whether you presently own a retail or web based business and are looking for an additional profit center or you are thinking of starting a business, jewelry is a “no-brainer” choice for a proven product category. The buying public, (particularly women) never tires of jewelry as the choices in color, materials, finishes and styles are endless and innovations are continual. Every generation reinvents jewelry for itself in much the same way that it reinvents music and fashion. Styles change but the basic facts remain the same. If you are a seasoned professional, please consider the following a refresher course. To the new comer, use this information as a foundation for your ongoing jewelry education.n't mean that you walk around the office bragging about it to everyone, but it does mean that you get the word out. Most projects require some type of follow-up or project summary, which is the perfect way to summarize everything that went well and your role in the project's success.
Script and Practice Your Elevator Speech
An elevator speech is a brief summary (about thirty seconds or so) designed to market yourself, outlining who you are and what you do. This is used in networking, but also "on the sp
Photo postage stamps aren't such a new idea; its been around for years! The USPS (United States Postal Service) briefly suspended the use of such a stamp due to security concerns. There are certainly a number of reasons that the USPS would want to abolish all photo stamps, for example in the height of the anthrax scares a stamp with a scull and cross bones plus the word Anthrax caused a sorting office to shut down for several hours. Although custom photo stamps are legitimate, perhaps getting rid of them would put people off trying to get away with counterfeit postage stamps!The USPS decided that it would allow another phase of a pilot program allowing companies to sell their customers photo p
What can women do to get ahead without putting out the wrong impression? A woman can do many things to prove and market herself in the business world. Supporting one another in these endeavors is also important.
Network, Network, Network
You've heard it before, but it's so true--the more people you know, the better opportunities you'll discover. Most companies fill positions through inside sources. You're much less likely to find your dream job through the classifieds. Moreover, if that promotion keeps eluding you, advancement through another company may be the answer.
Networking gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your professionalism by helping others and providing information as you are able. People remember these things, and your name might pop up when an opportunity comes along. Get involved with business functions and professional organizations. Take on a volunteer position through the organization or serve as a contact person for new members. The more people you know the better.
Determine Your Niche
What do you do best? Why do you do this better, or how are you able to fill a need that others cannot? Just as a specialty store offers products or services that the mainstream department stores do not, so too can you (and should you) develop a skill set that sets you apart. Are you an engineer with strong communication and social skills? Do you have particularly strong leadership, analytical, or outstanding project management skills? If so, use these to your advantage.
Volunteer to take on projects that will let you shine (and if they're the types of projects that no one else wants, that's even better). When the project goes well, be sure that people know about it. This doesn't mean that you walk around the office bragging about it to everyone, but it does mean that you get the word out. Most projects require some type of follow-up or project summary, which is the perfect way to summarize everything that went well and your role in the project's success.
Script and Practice Your Elevator Speech
An elevator speech is a brief summary (about thirty seconds or so) designed to market yourself, outlining who you are and what you do. This is used in networking, but also "on the sp
Have you ever found yourself in the wrong job or career? I think it is fair to say that we have all had that experience. This is actually a good thing if you’re conscious of it.I ran into a good friend of mine a few weeks ago. I’d remembered that she was going after a new position so I asked her if she’d gotten it. Her response, Yes, and I hate it! I asked her if it was just the typical fear that can come with a career change and the accompanying sharp learning curve as you develop the new skills. Apparently that wasn’t the problem because she found the job quite simple. As it turns out the very reason she went after the position is the reason she hates the job. Her previous job involved shift
Network, Network, Network
You've heard it before, but it's so true--the more people you know, the better opportunities you'll discover. Most companies fill positions through inside sources. You're much less likely to find your dream job through the classifieds. Moreover, if that promotion keeps eluding you, advancement through another company may be the answer.
Networking gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your professionalism by helping others and providing information as you are able. People remember these things, and your name might pop up when an opportunity comes along. Get involved with business functions and professional organizations. Take on a volunteer position through the organization or serve as a contact person for new members. The more people you know the better.
Determine Your Niche
What do you do best? Why do you do this better, or how are you able to fill a need that others cannot? Just as a specialty store offers products or services that the mainstream department stores do not, so too can you (and should you) develop a skill set that sets you apart. Are you an engineer with strong communication and social skills? Do you have particularly strong leadership, analytical, or outstanding project management skills? If so, use these to your advantage.
Volunteer to take on projects that will let you shine (and if they're the types of projects that no one else wants, that's even better). When the project goes well, be sure that people know about it. This doesn't mean that you walk around the office bragging about it to everyone, but it does mean that you get the word out. Most projects require some type of follow-up or project summary, which is the perfect way to summarize everything that went well and your role in the project's success.
Script and Practice Your Elevator Speech
An elevator speech is a brief summary (about thirty seconds or so) designed to market yourself, outlining who you are and what you do. This is used in networking, but also "on the sp
Most importers have seen their businesses grow dramatically in the past years. The drop in the cost of overseas manufacturing coupled with the insatiable appetite of US consumers for more and cheaper goods has created a bonanza for the industry. Both large and small importers have seen the size of their orders - and revenues - grow dramatically. However, for any business to grow successfully in this industry it must be well capitalized, or have a source of financing.Let me give you an example. Let’s say that your company gets a very large purchase order (po) from your best customer. You, of course, would go to your supplier and try to fulfill the order. However, if your supplier is unwilling
Determine Your Niche
What do you do best? Why do you do this better, or how are you able to fill a need that others cannot? Just as a specialty store offers products or services that the mainstream department stores do not, so too can you (and should you) develop a skill set that sets you apart. Are you an engineer with strong communication and social skills? Do you have particularly strong leadership, analytical, or outstanding project management skills? If so, use these to your advantage.
Volunteer to take on projects that will let you shine (and if they're the types of projects that no one else wants, that's even better). When the project goes well, be sure that people know about it. This doesn't mean that you walk around the office bragging about it to everyone, but it does mean that you get the word out. Most projects require some type of follow-up or project summary, which is the perfect way to summarize everything that went well and your role in the project's success.
Script and Practice Your Elevator Speech
An elevator speech is a brief summary (about thirty seconds or so) designed to market yourself, outlining who you are and what you do. This is used in networking, but also "on the sp
Let's start off with a given. The 2006 real estate market is tough and unlike anything we've seen in five years. The problem is if we go back five years, it was the advent of the Internet in residential brokerage. We're at an historical point in our business. While the go-go market was going on, real estate consumers changed. Now that we're in a more traditional market, we can't rely on our traditional habits of recruiting and training agents.It's painful, but I'll say it; if a prospective new agent meets with you and they don't have technology skills, won't get technology education, or don't have the money to purchase Internet marketing, take a pass on them. The most recurring theme I've hear
Volunteer to take on projects that will let you shine (and if they're the types of projects that no one else wants, that's even better). When the project goes well, be sure that people know about it. This doesn't mean that you walk around the office bragging about it to everyone, but it does mean that you get the word out. Most projects require some type of follow-up or project summary, which is the perfect way to summarize everything that went well and your role in the project's success.
Script and Practice Your Elevator Speech
An elevator speech is a brief summary (about thirty seconds or so) designed to market yourself, outlining who you are and what you do. This is used in networking, but also "on the sp
The onslaught of people who have recently started their own businesses attests to one thing: people like to be their own boss. This way, if they dislike the person they work for, they can actually do something about it. But, for the rest of us, those of us who are not entrepreneurs or trailblazers of a company, a boss just comes with the territory: having a boss in an office is as essential as having a cubicle.Some bosses are fun, they go to happy hours and pick up the tab. Other are not, they yell at their employees and refuse to throw a holiday party. Fun, not fun, or somewhere in the middle, speaking to your boss can be a bit intimidating; after all, they hold your career in the palm of the
Script and Practice Your Elevator Speech
An elevator speech is a brief summary (about thirty seconds or so) designed to market yourself, outlining who you are and what you do. This is used in networking, but also "on the spot," when you suddenly find yourself in a situation where someone wants to know what you are all about. The purpose of the elevator speech is to have something prepared ahead of time for these situations. This way you're not caught off guard, and you know exactly what to say. Yes, it's a memorized summary of your career and experience, but of course, you can ad lib as necessary.
Also, be aware of the proper times to use your elevator speech. As a professional, you understand that some situations are inappropriate for this kind of chat. However, many businesswomen hold back when the time is right. If you have something prepared, this is a real confidence booster when the opportunity presents itself.
Be a Walking Resume
Many people don't like the idea of bragging--or more correctly--listing accomplishments and achievements on their resume because the idea of tooting their own horn makes them uncomfortable. The simple fact is, if you don't toot your own horn, no one will do it for you. This means that you not only develop a powerful paper resume, but also that you make sure others are aware of your achievements on a regular basis. While this may sound like you'll be a walking braggart, it doesn't need to be this way. For example, schedule regular appointments with your boss to review current and upcoming work. While there, be sure to tell her about your successes.
Annual reviews are great, but your co-workers and superiors are not going to remember everything; a few reminders along the way can work to your advantage. Keep as much of this in writing as possible. Document the hard numbers, comments from clients and coworkers, and anything else that supports your success. When clients or coworkers congratulate you on your work, ask for it in writing. If this makes you uncomfortable, say that you want to add it to the project file for future reference of what went well so that it can be repeated on future assignments.
Keep Moving Forward
In nearly every profession, those at the top say one of the primary reasons they ended
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