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Basics for Success... from an Expert

by Terry Hemeyer, Friday, Nov 16, 2007, 07:11am

Mona Williams Wal-Mart's VP of Corporate Communications recently was a guest lecturer in my University of Texas pr strategies class. She offered great advice on personal strategies for success in our careers.....

  •   The ability to write, edit and spell is imperative. (She tests all prospective employees)
  •   Dress professionally and up to the job you aspire for.
  •   Be continually well read. She suggests the Wall Street Journal, Time and Newsweek hard copy or online.
  •   Have business acumen. Understand the business environment and what drives your organization to success.
  •   Don't be all about yourself. Be actively supportive to all you work with.

Great advice.

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Comments (2 total)

  • mfoster says Thu May 08, 2008, 20:51:13

    It's good there are others out there who know the importance of skillfully communicating through writing, spelling and editing. Additionally, proper english usage in a day when correct verbal communications seems to have become a dying art is quite refreshing when experienced!

  • Brittany says Thu January 31, 2008, 22:11:51

    That sounds like great advice. I especially think that being well read is important. We should all understand what the rest of the world is doing.


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