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02.10
2:54
Writing a business email? Most people compose their emails on a whim, whipping up correspondences without much thought behind it. That’s the first thing you have to steer clear of – focus your attention and concentration on your emails, making sure that you give them the same level of care as you would when crafting a formal letter.
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11.09
11:49
When you’re assisting customers, whether as a tech support worker or a hands-on business owner, it’s important to develop the skill of “phrasing things carefully.” Too many professional relationships have been severed as a result of poorly-worded correspondence (and we don’t mean the kind that a grammar checker can fix), making the ability to communicate in a tactful yet effective manner a mandatory tool in your arsenal.
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09.09
6:23
Not receiving a response for a job application can be a pensive situation. This is especially so if the phone isn’t ringing after an interview. If, at least, a week has passed with no word on your prospective employment, it may be time to send a follow-up letter to confirm your status.
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08.09
5:55
Ever wrote a pitch to try to get a job? If you’ve spent any amount of time answering ads for freelancing positions, you’ve probably sent a good number of job pitches to prospective employers.