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When Perfect is the Enemy of Good Enough

Waxing UnLyrical

“I don’t look perfect in this outfit so I’m going to duck out of the job interview.” ” When did anyone ever look perfect in any outfit, at least in their own eyes? “I’m scared my presentation will suck because it’s not perfect.” Perfect is as perfect does.

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Intern 101: How one SHIFTer landed the job (and how you can, too!)

Shift Communications

I have been lucky enough to have two internships, and I can honestly say that these experiences have given me a lot more of an eye opening than I received in the classroom. Being somewhat new to Boston and a first-year graduate student, I did what any good student would do…I went to Google! Here’s where internships come into play.

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Don’t Surrender to Stress: Tips to Better Manage Time

Shift Communications

It’s easy to stay glued to our desks and computer screens, but sometimes a change of scenery can do the brain some good and provide the perfect productivity boost. Part of life (with or without work) is feeling like there aren’t enough hours in the day, but time doesn’t always have to be the enemy.

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Measurement: Why Business As Usual Just Doesn’t Cut It

Waxing UnLyrical

But I am smart enough to realize that a company’s marketing, advertising and public relations efforts—my efforts—have a direct and attributable effect to the bottom line of my company. They make someone feel good, but do nothing for the company’s bottom line. Open rates are good. Guest Post by Scott Kaminski. “If

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Getting to the Bottom of Metrics that Matter: Part 2

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Because, remember, this isn’t just about coming up with the perfect metrics for your campaign, it’s about ultimately being a change agent for your organization. As you know, a long, long time ago (actually not all that long, but long enough!), You should absolutely not abandon “good” measurement.