by Alissa Carpenter | All Posts, Leveraging Your Strengths, Managing Professional Relationships
What’s the one thing everyone needs to do after an interview? The one non-negotiable thing? Yep, you got it… write a thank you note! No matter how you think the interview went, believe you landed the job, or if you don’t want the position anymore;...
by Alissa Carpenter | All Posts, Leveraging Your Strengths, Managing Professional Relationships
Cold emailing is one of the most undervalued ways to connect with people. Many of us are too worried that we won’t get a response and won’t even try but I’m here to tell you… IT’S WORTH IT! This isn’t going to work 100% of the...
by Alissa Carpenter | All Posts, Leveraging Your Strengths, Managing Professional Relationships
It’s that time of year when the sun is shining and it becomes harder and harder to concentrate on work. You know that feeling when everyone is taking a vacation from work and you’re too afraid to take yours?!? We’ve all been there! Several years...
by Alissa Carpenter | All Posts, Leveraging Your Strengths, Managing Professional Relationships
Years ago when people would mention the need for an elevator pitch I would laugh. I mean how often was I going to be in a situation where I needed to explain what I did in 30 seconds? Now my much older self-wishes I came up with one sooner because I use it… ALL OF...
by Alissa Carpenter | All Posts, Managing Professional Relationships
No one likes being told the hard work they put in stinks! Like, really stinks! You know that project you spent a million hours on both at work and at home just to get a “that’s not exactly what I was looking for” message from your boss. Most people don’t like being...
by Alissa Carpenter | All Posts, Managing Professional Relationships
I’m just going to throw this out there…I’m a “yes” person. I’ve gotten much better throughout the years and am now able to evaluate my priorities before I commit. But for some reason, during the holidays it gets much harder. The season of giving seems to mean both...
