In my profession, I served as a on the job instructor or coach to many,many young women over my career. I tried to pass along to each and every one of them...
Dear folks, In our upcoming four-week and eight-week virtual coaching groups, we work on creating a personal brand, on writing a Human-Voiced Resume (TM) and...
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Tonge, Belenda L
bltonge@...
Feb 1, 2012 5:54 pm
Everyone currently employed owes a debt of thanks to those who came before and fought for equality in hiring and promotion practices. This includes gender,...
Really Ann? Maybe it's your age vs mine, but I can't get anyone to call me Mrs. And I hate being referred to as Ms. Lastname because I took my husband's name....
Dear Liz, I need a Human-Voiced Resume (TM) in a hurry and I wonder whether I can knock it out in a night? What are your thoughts, and how should I get going? ...
Interesting conversation. My initial reaction was "it's just a word", and that I actually have often heard grown men referred to as "boys". But after...
Dear folks, We're hosting a mini-conference call this Friday, February 3rd, focused on Human-Voiced Resumes (TM) and Pain Letters (TM). The call is free and...
I have to say that I’m incredibly intrigued by this thread regarding the terms “women” or “girls”. I talk with a lot of people about how the stories...
5 Out-of-Date Job-Search Tactics Question: After reading this latest article I have a question. I have researched companies and found information that was on...
Yes, really. I have to say I stand with Ann on this. To me Mrs. always smacked of a proprietariness. In formal address it was always Mrs. then the husbands ...
Hello, If a person wants to feel offended they will find a reason. As the tension and competition in the workplace escalate taking offense becomes increasingly...
It's my understanding that in formal etiquette Mrs. Is used to refer to somebody's wife. So Mrs. John Smith is John Smith's wife. The use of Mrs. followed by...
Sara, Yes I probably am a few years older than you are. When I was married, the 'custom' was that Miss Sue Jones got married and became Mrs. John Doe. And...
Dear folks, Would love to hear your comments on this story about the role of HR in organizations. Thanks! Liz A NEW FRAME FOR HUMAN RESOURCES I sat on a panel...
Liz & Team: In an office setting, what is best course when VP calls me into her office WITHOUT my boss invited. She proceeds to give me an assignment/project...
I was graduated from college in 1966, so I've gone through the wars on this. Etiquette as I grew up said 'Mrs. Philip Barry' is my wife, even after I'm dead....
Hello, Funny you should mention "Master John Smith" maturing to Mr. In the past an employer was called Master and an employee Servant. English common law a...
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C Prochaska
csprochaska@...
Feb 3, 2012 11:26 pm
Happy Friday All, The response was appropriate. Since the employee is new to the firm, assumptions should be held in check. Just keep your boss in the loop as...
Giving and Getting LinkedIn Recommendations I got a startling email message: Dear Liz, I was a temp in your office in 2007. We didn't get to meet, because you...
Dear folks, Lara and I led a one-hour webinar today called "Human-Voiced Resumes and Pain Letters: What's the Story?" Here is the audio from that call: ...
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C Prochaska
csprochaska@...
Feb 4, 2012 7:33 pm
Happy Friday All, I thought some of the group might enjoy this article which touches on the origin of Ms. ...
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Sheila Oranch
sheila@...
Feb 4, 2012 7:34 pm
I think Phil summed up the dilemma nicely. My top preference is my name, as I do not consider myself above or below (of inferior or superior status) anyone...
Profanity at work can be a sticky topic, but only when there's a mismatch between our comfort level and that of our colleagues. Nearly everyone has heard a...
Dear Liz, I've always worked a salaried job but I must say that I'm curious about entrepreneurship. I wish there were a way to experiment with it without...
Dear folks, Happy Superbowl Sunday! I'm for whatever team you are rooting for. I know bupkis about football but I can get into the Superbowl spirit! I'm going...
I got a startling email message: Dear Liz, I was a temp in your office in 2007. We didn't get to meet, because you were traveling while I was there, but your...
Hello Shiela, I certainly would not want to offend you by using a title you prefer not be used. Why would you feel compelled to share your marital status here...
Hi, I may be a bit behind the times, but, oh, well. I am looking for recommendations for a windows-based PDA (if there are such things any more) that will run...
Hello- I was asked by a client to create an digital brochure/booklet for their business as an advertising tool. He plans to show potential clients the...
