Managing “Too Busy for Everything”
Some months everything kicks into high gear having us scrambing for not knowing what to do first. The worst case is missing deadlines. No one wants to be known for not performing in a timely manner as this will hurt your personal brand as well as business. The following efficiencies also hold true for job seekers managing their prospective list of interviews.
Tips to help you find extra hours in the day to get it All done:
1. Prioritize the importance of projects and tasks
Should you be working on a long-term project, devote dedicated time each day to it because these are what propel business. But allow enough time for the appointments and tasks too.
2. Keep a running task list
It’s the little things that will eat up time and hold us back if not dealt with well. The long running list saves you from wasting precious hours trying to remember what is next. An added element is to keep a note pad on your night stand to capture last minute thoughts in order to sleep peacefully.
3. eMail can hold you back
Quickly scan the subject matter and who the mail is from. Respond to the important matters and delete the rest. Spam seems to be out of control, so find an easy system to “blacklist” the unwanted email.
When you are of the mindset to further your goals and deliver excellence in service, you will be enjoying the Smooth Sale!
Read Addtional Strategies and Techniques:
Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results, Sourcebooks
HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews, Career Press
