Category: Career Tips
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Global Talent Acquisition Day
Global Talent Acquisition Day By Sharon Schweitzer Global Talent Acquisition Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of September. It recognizes those who work in talent acquisition. KRT Marketing Agency, in conjunction with The Association for Talent Acquisition Professionals (ATAP), founded Global Talent Acquisition Day in 2018. Together they desired to thank those…
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Back to School Tips
Back to School Tips By Sharon Schweitzer Going back to school after a break often brings with it a range of emotions, including feelings of excitement, stress, curiosity, and the like. Keep in mind that you are not alone in the onerous university process. Your professors are invaluable resources. Knowing how to effectively…
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National Vinyl Record Day
National Vinyl Record Day By Sharon Schweitzer Music enthusiast and founder of the first nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the cultural influence of vinyl, Gary Freiberg created National Vinyl Record Day as a way to honor the art behind the music, collecting, and recording. Also known as a phonograph record, the first…
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International Day of Parliamentarism
International Day of Parliamentarism By Sharon Schweitzer Parliamentary diplomacy is a way to build relationships and promote cooperation between national parliaments. Many parliaments encourage their members to participate in inter-parliamentary organizations, bilateral exchanges, and other parliamentary diplomacy initiatives. In this way Parliamentarians can represent their countries’ interests, foster dialogue and cooperation with counterparts…
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8 Tips to Avoid Grammar Blunders in Business Email
8 Tips to Avoid Grammar Blunders in Business Email By Sharon Schweitzer Whether writing to upper-level management or to a first-time client, crafting an error-free email can be tricky even for the most educated professionals. Certain grammar mistakes are all too common, while others are more subtle and harder to catch; however, any…
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National Encourage a Young Writer Day
National Encourage a Young Writer Day By Sharon Schweitzer Encourage a Young Writer Day allows budding and new writers to work on their writing. This day inspires and motivates these emerging writers to follow their passion and to practice their art. In 1987, author Barbara A. Lewis established Encourage a Young Writer Day to…
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Non-Traditional Career Opportunities For Law Graduates
Non-Traditional Career Opportunities For Law Graduates By Sharon Schweitzer While a Juris Doctor (JD) degree awarded by law schools is a mandatory step toward becoming a licensed attorney, a law degree provides tremendous value beyond direct preparation for legal careers. As you undertake law school studies, you will spend a great deal of time…
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Mastering the Art of Conversation
Mastering the Art of Conversation By Sharon Schweitzer Here are some tips in order for you to have a productive and positive conversation, regardless of what topic you are discussing. To begin, self reflect on what is my goal or purpose for the conversation? What do I hope to accomplish? What is an ideal…
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International Networking Week
International Networking Week By Sharon Schweitzer International Networking Week is celebrated annually in different countries for a week in the first week of February to bring business professionals together and share their experiences. This year, it is celebrated from February 5th to 11th. The initiative was a brainchild of Business Networking International® (BNI®). This year…