Part Two: Purpose – Inspired by Tiffany Dufu! Purpose by definition is: the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. While at the PA Conference for Women earlier this month, I attended Tiffany Dufu’s breakout session titled “Achieving more, by doing less,” inspired by her book “Drop the Ball”. …
I have been so fortunate to have been able to attend two very powerful events in the last week that have inspired me tremendously! Three things that really hit home that I want to share with you all is the messages of Positivity, Purpose and Meaning and how to alter your way of thinking …
Crafting a great resume is something that is not an easy feat. Being in the industry for almost 6 years I have seen thousands of resumes and I want to focus on not only what makes a good resume, but things that can ultimately ruin a resume and get your candidacy overlooked. The Basics: Spelling …
I was asked to write a blog on what makes a good account manager. It first takes clarification on what’s the difference between an account manager vs. sales representative. I see the job titles used interchangeably but in my mind, they are very different. A sales representative focuses most of their energy on new business …
If you had asked me one year ago how my first internship at MatchPoint was, I probably would have said it was not the most interesting. I say that because when I was there I didn’t do much or do anything that had a major impact. A lot of my work was entering information into databases …
“Alright, alright, alright.” If you do not recognize these three words together, I am sure you know of the person who built his career off them. Matthew McConaughey is one of the most famous actors of our generation. He is an Oscar Award winning actor, philanthropist, motivational speaker, and the centerman for the greatest car commercials …
Going through the list of things I would be doing with my managers this summer, the biggest thing that stuck with me was networking on a professional level. What we are taught about networking in school can only take you so far when you are put in a real-life situation and I felt it was …
The ability to set yourself apart has become the biggest key to success when comparing yourself to the competition in the workplace. Setting yourself apart can be done in so many ways that it is now very hard to accomplish. The ways in which we express ourselves, think about ourselves, and act towards others, individualizes …
“It’s all about who you know.” This saying is one I am sure you have heard at least once, and one that I am certain has been relevant to you at some point in your life! Whether it be your first job helping an Uncle’s friend’s, or you are becoming part of a business with …
Welcome to The Score! Over the course of the next 10 weeks, MatchPoint Consulting Group will be publishing a blog series with interesting topics and valuable information geared toward all types of organizations and work environments that can be translated into any industry. Every Tuesday we will be posting to our blog, The Score, …