This is featured information about making a first impression as a woman in business. Interested in more resources on first impressions? Attend an upcoming WIB event or email womeninbusiness@uncc.edu.
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Whether you're an individual or online business, personal branding is crucial to propelling your online presence.
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Here are some tips to optimize your linkedIn profile to increase opprotunities.
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A lot has changed in business over this past year. Interviews are no exception. Check out this article to see what candits should expect while interviewing in 2021.
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A resume is the first impression that employers get of the applicant. This means that it is very important to have a polished and unique resume that will help an applicant stand out. This video will help you improve your resume and stand out amongst the crowd.
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You just landed an interview with you dream job and have done everything to prepare for the interview. But, make a bad first impression and your chances of being hired will decline. By making sure you have a good first impression, the interview will start on a positive note. Watch the follow video,...
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So, you got the interview. You have your elevator speech ready. Your resume is printed. Your shoes are shining. What more can you do? How about preparing questions (and answers) to make a first impression.
This short quiz from The New Yorker is a fun way to assess your questioning style and give you a few...
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It might be a few months until the summer internship, but you might already be interviewing. Once you get the internship, how do you make a great first impression? This article by blogger and author Laura Vanderkam for Fast Company gives an idea what impresses supervisors of interns. If you are starting an internship soon or down the line, read her...
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How quick do we make a first impression about someone? Minutes, you say? Try nanoseconds. The first moment you meet someone really matters.
Get ready for an interview or meeting with these tips to make a great first impression in this Harvard Business Review article.
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