Starting conversations in business settings is an important part of professional networking, but it can be difficult to know how to get the ball rolling. Whether you are attending a company dinner, standing around waiting for a business meeting to start, or speaking to new work colleagues around the office, you might find yourself at …
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If you are applying for a job in the U.S. federal government or at a private company that is regularly contracted by the government, the job posting might state that applicants need to have national security clearance. If your first thought is, “what on earth is that?” you aren’t alone. But the fact that you …
Apologizing when we’ve done something wrong isn’t easy. But learning how to tactfully own up to our mistakes and acknowledge when we’ve hurt someone is a part of maintaining mature relationships. In fact, being a part of any community—whether that is a household, a workplace, or even just the group of people on a public …
Recruiters and employers looking for a qualified professional to fill an open position often used LinkedIn to identify potential candidates. To enhance your chances of receiving an invitation to interview, make sure that you are updating your LinkedIn profile regularly and that all your information is correct and well-presented. When you are contacted for an …
The process of deciding to continue your studies after college is a big one and can take many different forms. Perhaps you’ve always known you wanted to do a master’s in History or pursue an MBA. Or maybe you took some time away from academia to work and realized you missed it too much and …
“Touch base” is one of the most commonly used idioms in business correspondence. However, because of its vagueness, it is also one of the most commonly confused ones. Idiomatic expressions are generally not that easy to use and understand. Why not? They are a combination of words used to create new meanings. To make this …
No matter how qualified you are for a job or how good or bad your resume is, what the hiring process really comes down to is how you perform in the interview and how you communicate with the hiring manager beforehand. Immediately after inviting you to interview, your potential future employer will begin to assess …
Being invited to a wedding is always honor, no matter how formal or informal an affair the big day will be. The most important thing to do once you have received an invitation is to respond to as promptly as possible to let the happy couple know whether you will be able to celebrate their …
What is the meaning of please advise? “Please advise” is a phrase that means the sender is seeking advice or input on a specific matter. It is commonly used in business emails and letters. While polite, overuse can seem impersonal. Providing context helps clarify the feedback needed. No matter how seasoned we become in our …