Productivity is such an elusive term, isn’t it? It means getting more done, like lots more…but what qualifies as being “more?” In the world of the marketing rep, it involves getting the job done quicker and better…so let’s talk about just how that happens. Start with a better to-do list. In your personal life utilize […]
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Go for the Goal Posts!
Do you remember that scene in You’ve Got Mail, where Meg Ryan waxes poetic over the smell of newly sharpened pencils in the fall? I think we all remember those days of fresh crisp books and new beginnings, so goal setting…it seems like a fitting topic. What better time to sit down and scope out […]
Frequently Asked Questions…
The future lies ever before us, and the gate we must enter for new experiences is often tended by gatekeeper…gatekeepers with questions. Those questions can be tricky, so here’s a guide for how to respond. According to Monster.com, the ten most frequently asked questions asked by interviewers include: What are your weaknesses? Why should we […]
Don’t be a Summer Statistic
Let’s talk about summer fun. Have you noticed how all the world is making up for the lost summer of 2020? You may be as well. You just can’t seem to get enough vacation time, enough weekend jaunts, enough beach time, enough gardening, enough outdoor time crammed into your summer. With each of these pleasures […]
Link Roundup
A vintage western cowboy is the Roy Rodgers Show, in which he and Dale Evans sang, Happy Trails To You at the end of every program. I’ve been thinking about him, since we just got back from a trip to Wyoming, where a round up is a vivid experience, but its usage by brand reps is […]
Grow More than May Flowers
When you take on the role of being a merchandising rep, you bring a lot to the table. getsmarter lists sixteen qualities of valuable employees, and you have one or more of these…it’s how you got this job! Take a moment to think about all of the skills you’ve been building and choose one […]
We Want To Hire You…and Your Friends
The madness assailing the nation is beginning to fade…maybe just a little bit, but don’t you feel the breath of fresh air as we turn the corner on viruses and masks and political madness? The nation is getting back to work. What does that mean for you? For one thing, as precious as […]
Siri, Who Am I? by Sam Tschida
Who are you? Really? Sam Tschida explores an interesting concept. Released this January, this fun little novel is about a woman with amnesia, who recreates herself by looking up all of her Instagram posts. It raises some good questions: Are we more than our posts? If a prospective employer looked at your posts on […]
Zombies Don’t Need Jobs
In this emerging post-Covid 19 world, have you been struck by the fact that absolutely no zombies have dominated our headlines? After watching The Walking Dead, I expected this to be a much more prevalent concern than it has proven to be…but don’t give up on zombies yet. They’re just smaller than you expected. […]
Create a Happier and Healthier You
We hear it all the time: Bless you! Do you know where it came from? People in medieval times said, “Bless you!” when someone sneezed because it was often the first sign of coming down with the plague. I kind of like it. It has a nice ring to it. We can all […]