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How to turn business cards from waste paper into new opportunities

Tip number 1. Make notes Experts say that a good business card is a one-sided business card . The reverse side should be free of information. Thus, during communication with a new potential partner, you can make short notes, and after the event is over, it is easy to remember the owner of the business card and restore the essence of the conversation in memory. Tip number 2. Keep your contacts in a safe place An important part of preparing for the event is the installation of one of the applications on your device, which allows you to manage the information contained in business cards. It could be, for example:     Evernote (iOS, Android or Windows Mobile);     WorldCard (iOS, Android or Windows Mobile);     FullContact Card Reader (iOS or Android);     ABBYY Business Card Reader (iOS, Android or Windows Mobile) or other similar. In a couple of clicks using the smartphone’s camera, the application converts the information printed on the business card into a full contact on
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How to achieve a salary increase

The first and most important thing is to ask In an ideal world, the employer himself understands in advance when a person works well and deserves a salary increase, and initiates salary increases. But in most companies, this is not so. Most people are not offered a substantial salary increase until they themselves ask for it. Yes, it can be stressful, but a few minutes of discomfort can seriously and positively affect your career. Prepare a letter or abstract for a conversation with the leader Compose a letter or go to talk personally to the authorities. In a letter or conversation clearly indicate that you want to earn more, as well as:     ask your boss if he, as an employee, is pleased with your results;     indicate the reason why you want to earn more (optional item - be careful with personal);     offer your options how you can expand responsibilities or what new task to take on to increase income;     remember your achievements in the workplace, successes;     ask th

7 successful interview questions that HR managers hear

1. What is the hardest part in the role that I claim? The question shows that you are ready for any challenge, that you did not just pass by. If the interviewer sees that you are ready to deal with the most difficult moments of your role, and your resume confirms your competence, your chances of success will increase significantly. 2. What does your work environment look like? So you show that you are interested in your future colleagues and the corporate culture of the company. 3. Is there anything in my resume that you think could prevent me from getting this job? In today's highly competitive labor market, details are very revealing. Therefore, it is better to discuss these details during the interview, and, as a result, increase your chances of success. But not every interviewer dares to answer you honestly, alas. 4. Imagine a year has passed since this hiring decision was made. The two people you recruited exceeded your wildest expectations. Which of the things they

Event industry in Ukraine: problems, prospects, opportunities

Event Market Problems Like any industry, the event business all over the world has its own specifics and history: and if the American founders of the event are more than 150 years old, then in Ukraine it is a young, developing business that is no more than 15 years old. However, we can confidently say that the event in Ukraine is a market with high competition and a very low culture. Natalia Chizhova calls the organization of events in Ukraine extremely promising and highlights the main problems:     Lack of marketplace for communication agencies (associations, industry community, etc.).     Unreadiness of Ukrainian clients for creative solutions.     Lack of qualified personnel in the market. Lack of marketplace for agency communication The Association of Eventors that is not working today and the lack of an alternative platform, Natalia Chizhova calls one of the main problems of the event business in Ukraine: “We meet once a year at the annual Ukrainian Event Awards, a