One of the people I work with is a freelance writer. The other night she was out with some new acquaintances, one of whom is a big executive in his industry. They got to talking about her job, but he … [Read more...]
Sending LinkedIn Requests To Strangers
My biggest pet peeve is when people I don’t know send me a request to connect on LinkedIn. What’s even worse is when there’s no photo to put a face with the name, or they don’t include a message that … [Read more...]
Finger Foods: Practicing Proper Dining Etiquette
A friend of mine emailed me to express her shock at the poor table manners she’s been noticing at various work functions lately. “We’ve seen several people in the past few months use their fingers to … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Professional Headshot?
When people look you up in Google Images, what do they see? A polished-looking portrait, or casual photos from your summer vacation? According to personal branding expert William Arruda, it's in every … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Etiquette
It seems to me that Valentine's Day is one of those holidays that you either love or hate. For every hopeless romantic swimming in long-stemmed red roses and heart-shaped chocolates there's a person … [Read more...]