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TOP IDEA:Josh Swindle
Thank you notes! Stop using your companies pre printed thank you notes. You know the ones i'm talking about, everything is done for you and all you have to do is sign your name. Hand write a thank you note! Hand writing is much more personal and it shows you care.
Nelly Tonchev:
Laura, I looked at SendOutCards, great products, thank you for sharing 98 weeks ago
Laura McCallum: You are most welcome. We plan on working with them in the near future, just focused on getting some other things in place first. I really like the ...MoreYou are most welcome. We plan on working with them in the near future, just focused on getting some other things in place first. I really like the idea, since I used to do stamping and embossing of cards, was a lot of fun at the time, but don't have time any more, and like the idea of still being able to do the personal touch without lugging out all my craft supplies and stamping for 5 hours non stop- LOL For now I still have some personal cards left and am using them- and everyone comments on how much they like them. 98 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:Andrea V. Lewis
Instead of focusing on what I had done professionally in the past, I focused on what I wanted to do in the future.
Mike Dammann:
yeah we can always type on it :) 98 weeks ago
Mike Dammann:
funny how people always say that they don't have a camera. Normally I say "I'm not fluent in sign language anyways" 98 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:Jenn Pedde
My bright idea of the day - Follow Up. So incredibly important to the development of yourself, your project, your ambitions, your ideas. Without doubling back, checking in, building on your work, nothing will really get accomplished.
Ty Unglebower:
How long do you do so without response before you move on? 91 weeks ago
Jenn Pedde: Depends on what you're following up on I suppose. A resume submission? A month maybe as long as you're continuing your search. A project for ...MoreDepends on what you're following up on I suppose. A resume submission? A month maybe as long as you're continuing your search. A project for work, a day or two? You really have to feel it out. Exhaust your options, make sure you make a valiant effort. Sometimes things just aren't meant to be, but at least you did what you were supposed to do by following up initially. 90 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:Emily Jasper
You can shape us as leaders: One of the most important ways managers can work with Gen Y is by sharing their stories, and letting us learn from your accomplishments and struggles. By doing this, our managers can shape us to be excellent leaders.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0Xi_VoYW1Q&feature=player_embedded
Emily Jasper:
Thanks for the new recs and comments! 92 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:Stanley Lee
Nomadic lifestyle is the new desired lifestyle in terms of employment stability, locational curiosity, financial wealth, and cultural understanding.
Wilson Usman:
I think you got a pretty interesting location independence blog going on thanks for the great articles! 97 weeks ago
Beth Nerbonne:
i like that you differentiate wealth from financial wealth. more people should recognize that. 97 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:Patrick Pho
The Online world has the ability to isolate users, making it easier to communicate great distances without face-to-face interaction. However at the same time it has the ability to create connections that span the globe that can lead to great displays of affection. When tragedy struck a member of an online community I am a member of, I saw bloggers across the USA come together to send one united message:
http://bit.ly/6MnpxW
Would you ever make a crazy video resume like this? What do you think, thumbs up or down? http://blog.sfgate.com/gettowork/2010/08/06/no-this-job-seeker-isnt-berserk-hes-berzack/
We all have "things" that make us feel safe and ready to take on the world. Other than your ID, keys, and cell phone, what is something that you never leave home without?
What are your thoughts on StumbleUpon? The platform enjoyed a banner year in 2011 and has more plans to grow in 2012 (looking to expand into international markets and build out its mobile offerings).
Starting a new group to help young entrepreneurs find resources to support their business development. Please join up and tell me about your business to get the conversation going.
When you're in a job interview, do you worry about the part of the job where you lack experience rather than the (larger) part that's in your comfort zone?
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