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location: canada/usa
works: business consultant
net worth: ~$155,000 as of Dec 2011
eats: sashimi, tartiflette, pho
drinks: earl grey cream tea
gadgets: macbook pro 17", ipod touch (pda)
beauty: fb's list of toiletries/makeup
wants: roland rd700-gx piano
reads: ayn rand, tom stanley, sophie kinsella
watches: bones, mentalist, castle, top chef
wears: wrap dresses & necklaces
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
hates: wearing shorts & being late for anything
Career Archive
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Why do I feel like I don’t do anything at work?
Posted on April 15, 2008 | 2 CommentsI’m here blogging, reading other blogs, commenting, and it’s almost noon. Why do I feel like I don’t do anything at work? Oh wait.. is it because I don’t? Actually, before you freak out, it’s because I finished everything ahead of time and I’m waiting... -
Things to do before a presentation
Posted on March 28, 2008 | 6 CommentsI’m trying to make a list of things TO DO before a presentation so I don’t forget. This is what I have so far: SCHEDULE - Invite everyone and check confirmed people coming - Book them 2 weeks in advance, minimum. Month, preferred if it’s... -
Dating is like Interviewing
Posted on December 19, 2007 | 7 CommentsMy friend was telling me this the other day.. A woman has a close male friend. This means that he is probably interested in her, which is why he hangs around so much. She sees him strictly as a friend. This always starts out with,... -
Interviewing: At the end of an interview (Part. 4)
Posted on October 7, 2007 | 2 CommentsAT THE END OF THE INTERVIEW Say Thanks Always remember to thank them at the end with another proper handshake. It’s only polite. Then don’t forget to follow-up with a handwritten thank you note, or a thank-you email if that’s in line with the mode... -
Interviewing: During the Interview (Part. 3)
Posted on October 7, 2007 | No CommentsDURING THE INTERVEW Watch your body language You know what I mean. No slouching, chewing gum, slumping back in your chair, sitting really far back in your chair, sitting on your hands….! And the list goes on. Best position: Sit a bit forward in your... -
Interviewing: Before the Interview (Part. 1)
Posted on October 7, 2007 | 2 CommentsBEFORE THE INTERVIEW First of all: CONGRATS for getting the interview! Now the ‘fun’ part begins. Research about the company You basically need to do some hard research. Find out more about the company/organization, find out their motto, values, try and feel around your network... -
Work appropriate fabrics
Posted on October 6, 2007 | 10 Comments(Whew look at me go! I’m catching up on the week of neglecting this blog ) This other question came into my head yesterday but I didn’t have time to flesh it out… Work appropriate FABRICS I know how everyone says “Hey, look.. you should... -
How to sound confident when speaking about yourself, without being arrogant
Posted on September 21, 2007 | 4 CommentsSF Money Musings of “Thoughts from a SF renter” (a great blog, that’s very well written and real), asked the following question: “How do you talk about yourself without coming off as boastful?” Well, that’s a great question. Something I hadn’t thought about consciously, but... -
Pay yourself first.. and not just financially
Posted on August 22, 2007 | 8 CommentsThe general school of thought to becoming wealthy is to take 10%-15% out of your pay and set it aside for yourself. Then, figure out how to live on the rest of your income. But the main idea is to pay yourself first. Why don’t... -
Skirt Suit vs. Pants Suit for Interviews
Posted on March 8, 2007 | No CommentsHere’s an age old question. For a first interview (for women, obviously), is it appropriate to wear a skirt suit or a pants suit? For me, my take has been: if it’s legal, uber-conservative, government or banking, always err on the side of caution and...