Tightening Up the Resume for 2010
December 29, 2009 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under professional development, work
Wondering what you should be spending your time off on? How about getting your resume in order for a brand new year. New year, new opportunities. At least that is our prayer. But new opportunities require preparation. If someone called you up right now and says they’ve forwarded your name for new job opportunity, would [...]
16 No-No’s For Holiday Parties
December 11, 2009 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under etiquette, professional development
We all want to walk into a party and have a good time. Some of us are extroverts and have no problem doing this. But, others, a little on the shy side, or introverts, may have a problem opening up to people. With the holiday season approaching, it’s a good time to mix and mingle [...]
Workplace Gaffes aka Did I Pronounce That Correctly?
December 2, 2009 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under grammar, professional development, work
How apropos! I may have already been guilty this week.
I just downloaded a new Dictionary.com Blackberry App (it’s free by the way, and no I’m not getting paid for this, though I would like a shiny new Blackberry for Christmas).
Anyway, the app has some great features including a searchable dictionary, thesaurus, words of the day [...]
Tips on Writing Business Emails
December 1, 2009 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under professional development, technology, work
Email is the most often used method of business communications today but for many it’s the least productive because they have no idea of how to compose an effective business email. Most business people really don’t understand the dos and don’ts of composing a business email.
Fill in the subject line: The first step in composing [...]



