Tattoo artist and entrepreneur Emilie Robinson runs The Aldrich Tattoo Parlour in Mill City Minneapolis, a cheerful, calming environment—with pink-painted walls and plant-filled corners. Robinson says the studio is meant to be a relaxing, restful haven for all of her clients. “We wanted to create a safe, relaxing place to get a tattoo,” says Robinson. […]
Leadership
Why You Need a Career Title, Not Just a Job Title
Have you heard of a career title, as opposed to a job title? If you look closely at the LinkedIn profiles of leaders in your industry, you’ll start to see it. The “Headline” and “Summary” sections have shifted from regurgitating someone’s most-recent job title, to giving more all-encompassing description that could pertain to a wider […]
Follow Up Email Sample for Writers
If you’re a writer sending a lot of follow up emails to editors after your initial pitches go out, it is always easier to save one follow up email sample, or template, and adjust it as-needed. The goal is to make each follow up you send personalized. For more general rules on what to include […]
How to Send a Follow-Up With Class
Ahhh, how to send a follow-up: possibly the most infuriating game being played in the working world. Everyone knows what’s really happening. Your recipient ignored you once already (although there is a good chance they just didn’t see your email). You are now ever so slightly demoralized, and going in for round two. But, none […]
How to Write a Resignation Letter with Class
If you want to know how to write a resignation letter, you are likely quitting your job for a whole host of emotionally-charged reasons. Anything from not being paid enough, to having to sit next to a gum-chewer in the new open-concept office space can be to blame. Writing a resignation letter can feel like […]
How to Quit a Job with Class
If you’re ready to learn how to quit a job with class, great! It’s so important, in the long-term, to leave your manager and coworkers with a respectful goodbye. It’s also the right thing to do. Before we get to the specific steps, I’d like to share a little story on WHY I’m so glad […]
