Archive for February, 2009

Exhibit Hall Etiquette

February 27, 2009

Attending and exhibiting at trade shows is all about building relationships, learning about new products and services and maybe negotiating a deal.

But everything starts with the relationship.

“Thx for the IView! I Wud ♥ to Work 4 U!! ;): Young Job Candidates Find Too-Casual Tone of Textspeak Turns Off Hiring Managers.”

February 20, 2009

I often talk with new college graduates about the best practices for getting that important first job.  Some take my advice and land the job that will launch a successful career.  Some don’t.  This terrific article by Sarah E. Needleman, which was published in the Wall Street Journal July 29, 2008, sheds light on [...]

Snow day at the National Zoo – Washington, DC

February 3, 2009

Animals at the National Zoo enjoying a snow day.