The Sunday before the National Observance Day for former President Jimmy Carter (Thurs. January 9, 2025), I saw a sign at the South Hill post office door about postal service (mail deliveries and retail services) being closed in honor of him on that day.

The 39th former President died on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia at the age of 100. In 2019, he surpassed President George H.W. Bush as the longest lived of America's Presidents. He served one term in office from 1977-1981. In 2002, he became one of four U.S. Presidents to receive the Nobel Peace Prize (President Jimmy Carter being the only one to be awarded it after leaving office). In October 2019, he was also the longest-married presidential couple in American history (July 2023 marked him and his former wife [Rosalynn] 77th and final wedding anniversary together).

Some other interesting facts about the President:

• After leaving office at the age of 56, in 1982 he:

1. became the distinguished professor at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
2. founded the Carter Center (a partnership with the University) to resolve conflicts, promote democracy, protect human rights, and prevent disease around the world.
3. published more than 2 dozen books (his 25th one the summer of 2015).

 

• June Carter and Jimmy Carter are distant cousins.
• He and his wife volunteered one week a year for Habitat for Humanity and he continued teaching Sunday school.

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Once there, don't forget to click the "READ MORE" blue text in the bottom right-hand corner of each blog post when you visit the above link to see my whole post.

To read the rest of my blog post (above), you'd have to visit this link: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/2025/01/an-exercise-machine-that-was-purchased.html

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The questions are for my 3 polls (which you can't take the polls here since you're NOT reading my actual newsletter, however, if you want to participate in my polls, you can click the link to my actual email newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4gJCSjY) ​AND then click on the white button at the TOP of the page that reads: "Join our email newsletter" if you aren't already receiving my it so that you can participate in my poll & receive specials & other news in my business & life. 🙂

My poll questions (just putting here so you can read even though you'd have to visit the above link to my actual newsletter if you want to participate):


What's your favorite Christmas treat?

Peppermint
Gingerbread
Sugar cookies
Fruit cake
It's more than one option listed here.
It's NOT listed here.


PLEASE NOTE: For the "something small" question below, decorating your home is NOT small. 🙂

What's something small that you've done so far this holiday season?

Buying a seasonal flavored soap (i.e. cranberry Dawn dish spray)
Buying a Christmas tree-shaped dish sponge (I saw last time at Fred Meyer)
Option 1 & 2 listed here
Something else
None of the above


NOTE: The below question is NOT specifically geared to this holiday season, just a general question for your preference when eating candy bars, truffles, clusters, etc.

​Do you like to chill (refrigerate or freeze) your chocolates prior to eating?
Yes
No


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This package includes me completely filling out your LinkedIn profile which includes: interviewing you to tell your work history & a little bit about you as a person & your career goals in your bio. (the "Summary" section on your profile). The interview will take place remotely using "Gotomeeting" (similar to Zoom) where we can hear & see each other live on the computer. This interview is approx. an hour (you will receive the questions I will ask at this remote meeting in advance) so that you can be prepared. I record this meeting & listen to it on my own time to write your bio. You receive 2 sets of edits prior to me uploading your final bio. on your profile. I fill out your entire job history, volunteer experience, causes you support, awards, letters of recommendation, samples of your work, video links, patents, publications, attach pictures, etc. for each job/business you've had. I will change your photo to a professional photo (I do not take pictures of you, I can refer you to a professional photographer if you want assistance with this). They are located in Seattle, WA and are free. I also change your LinkedIn profile URL (website link) so it's more direct, easier to read, & concise. I write an attention grabbing headline on your profile, ask if you want the green 'open to work' logo around your photo on LinkedIn & if so, put in your desired work, and add your "skills" under the "Skills" section on your profile (LinkedIn allows up to 50 skills). I also fix any grammar, punctuation, & spelling throughout your whole profile. All of this is normally $1,168.20 which also includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees, but with the 12% off discount this month it's $1,028.02 to include my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees (through the "BUY NOW" button below) OR normally $1,100 U.S. cash or money order rate, but with the 12% off discount this month it's $968 U.S. cash or money order.


Where the "BUY NOW" purple button would be in my actual newsletter, but instead here's the link to buy 🙂: https://conta.cc/4gJCSjY (you'd scroll to this same section of my actual newsletter) after clicking that link.


LinkedIn Training Sessions: A remote meeting where I can show you/answer your LinkedIn technical questions so that you can understand and navigate LinkedIn better. Perfect for those who haven't really used LinkedIn and want to make sure they get the most from it. I recommend sending your questions/general goals with LinkedIn to me PRIOR to the session so that I can best prepare and maximize the time we have together. These sessions come in 30-minute or 60-minute time slots.


A 30-minute session is normally $95.58 to include my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees, but with the $12 off discount for this month's special it'd be $84.11 to include my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees through the "BUY NOW" button below OR $79.20 U.S. cash or money order rate with the discount versus $90.


Where the "BUY NOW" purple button would be in my actual newsletter, but instead here's the link to buy 🙂: https://conta.cc/4gJCSjY (you'd scroll to this same section of my actual newsletter) after clicking that link.


A 60-minute session is normally $191.16 to include my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees, but with the $12 off discount for this month's special it'd be $178.42 to include my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees through the "BUY NOW" button below OR $168 U.S. cash or money order rate with the discount versus $180.


Where the "BUY NOW" purple button would be in my actual newsletter, but instead here's the link to buy 🙂: https://conta.cc/4gJCSjY (you'd scroll to this same section of my actual newsletter) after clicking that link.


Click here for the Terms & Conditions of this promotion (including if you want to pay with U.S. cash or money order).

To read the rest of my blog post (above), you'd have to visit this link: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/2024/12/hand-air-dryers-in-public-restrooms.html

SOME OTHER QUICK TIPS WHEN AT MY COVID BLOG: Visit the (above)👆 link for my recent post and click the left arrow button (only arrow next to the header at the top of my page discussing the blog's purpose) OR visit: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/ and see them all.

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Thank you,



Carly Calabrese

I help unhappy/unchallenged professionals land their dream career (whether it's starting a business or otherwise)

Work Solutions - "Providing career assistance/coaching/prep, business marketing, writing, editing, and LinkedIn services for individuals and freelance opportunities."

“Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game."--Babe Ruth

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LinkedIn Training Sessions: A remote meeting where I can show you/answer your LinkedIn technical questions so that you can understand and navigate LinkedIn better. Perfect for those who haven't really used LinkedIn and want to make sure they get the most from it. I recommend sending your questions/general goals with LinkedIn to me PRIOR to the session so that I can best prepare and maximize the time we have together. These sessions come in 30-minute or 60-minute time slots.

A 30-minute session is normally $95.58 to include my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees, but with the $12 off discount for this month's special it'd be $84.11 to include my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees through the "BUY NOW" button below OR $79.20 U.S. cash or money order rate with the discount versus $90.

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A 60-minute session is normally $191.16 to include my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees, but with the $12 off discount for this month's special it'd be $178.42 to include my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees through the "BUY NOW" button below OR $168 U.S. cash or money order rate with the discount versus $180.

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To read the rest of my blog post (above), you'd have to visit this link: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/2024/12/very-inexpensive-easy-way-to-prevent.html

SOME OTHER QUICK TIPS WHEN AT MY COVID BLOG: Visit the (above)👆 link for my recent post and click the left arrow button (only arrow next to the header at the top of my page discussing the blog's purpose) OR visit: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/ and see them all.

Once there, don't forget to click the "READ MORE" blue text in the bottom right-hand corner of each blog post when you visit the above link to see my whole post.

To read the rest of my blog post (above), you'd have to visit this link: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/2024/12/an-easy-discreet-way-to-social-distance.html

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When you are at my blog, you can share my posts (individually if you want to share a specific one) to someone else by clicking the sideways triangle with circles at the end in the upper-right hand corner of the post. I've provided a screenshot below with a red circle around the "Share" button that I'm referring to. Once you click on that button, it gives you options to get the link to my post, or share the post via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or email it directly to someone.

​Thank you,

 

Carly Calabrese

I help unhappy/unchallenged professionals land their dream career (whether it's starting a business or otherwise)

Work Solutions - "Providing career assistance/career coaching/career prep, business marketing, writing, editing, and LinkedIn services for individuals and freelance opportunities."

Visit: worksolutionstoday.com
 
I also have a Covid awareness & support blog visit: corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com
 
“Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game."--Babe Ruth

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My "Should you be an entrepreneur test?" is perfect for those who are unsure whether they are an entrepreneur, should start a business, but are considering OR are just curious to see what my test yields in comparison to what they already know about themselves: A 20 question test that you can take remotely via email. After receiving your test answers, I will grade your test & provide you my test's findings. All of this is for $103 at the BUY NOW button below (which also includes required sales tax which goes to Dept. of Revenue & my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees to process your payment). OR $96.89 with U.S. cash or money order which includes required sales tax which goes to Dept. of Revenue. Details on how to pay with U.S. cash or money order is discussed in the Terms & Conditions of this promotion (as well as the general terms & conditions of this promotion) by visiting this link to my actual newsletter here: https://conta.cc/40Vrehq, scrolling to that same section, & clicking on it there (it'd be below this whole section of services & "BUY NOW" buttons).


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OPTIONAL Consulting & debriefing that can take place after your tests to answer your questions & provide you guidance & is available in the following time increments (which all include my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees):


15 minutes = $48

30 minutes = $95.70

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To read the rest of my blog post (above), you'd have to visit this link: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/2024/11/conserving-is-fine-but-on-right-things.html


SOME OTHER QUICK TIPS WHEN AT MY COVID BLOG: Visit the (above)👆 link for my recent post and click the left arrow button (only arrow next to the header at the top of my page discussing the blog's purpose) OR visit: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/ and see them all.


Once there, don't forget to click the "READ MORE" blue text in the bottom right-hand corner of each blog post when you visit the above link to see my whole post.

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SOME OTHER QUICK TIPS WHEN AT MY COVID BLOG: Visit the (above)👆 link for my recent post and click the left arrow button (only arrow next to the header at the top of my page discussing the blog's purpose) OR visit: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/ and see them all.


Once there, don't forget to click the "READ MORE" blue text in the bottom right-hand corner of each blog post when you visit the above link to see my whole post.

Please follow me on my blog. Steps to do so are here:

1.   Sign into Blogger.com (it's free to create/have a blogger.com account).
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3.   In the top right, click Manage reading list.
4.   Click Add.
5.   Type "corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com" to follow. Please note those are dashes in my blog's web address and NOT underscores.
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7.   Choose whether to follow publicly or anonymously.
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I'd also love it if you would make productive & appropriate comments to my posts at this blog. To post comments, you would click the "Post a comment" button right below my post OR clicking in the "Enter a comment" box which is also at the bottom of my post. I've enabled it so that even those who don't have Google accounts can post comments. 🙂


When you are at my blog, you can share my posts (individually if you want to share a specific one) to someone else by clicking the sideways triangle with circles at the end in the upper-right hand corner of the post. I've provided a screenshot below with a red circle around the "Share" button that I'm referring to. Once you click on that button, it gives you options to get the link to my post, or share the post via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or email it directly to someone.

Thank you in advance for supporting my blog and I in the ways that I listed (above). 🙂🙏




Thank you,



Carly Calabrese

I help unhappy/unchallenged professionals land their dream career (whether it's starting a business or otherwise)

Work Solutions - "Providing career assistance/coaching/prep, business marketing, writing, editing, and LinkedIn services for individuals and freelance opportunities."

Visit: worksolutionstoday.com
 
I also have a Covid awareness & support blog visit: corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com

“Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game."--Babe Ruth

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The survey automatically closes (expires) at 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time on Sun. 11/17/24.


Click here to take you to my actual newsletter: https://conta.cc/48Gqv5s where you'd scroll to this same section of my newsletter for the Terms & Conditions of the FREE resume review & 30-minute career consultation.

Job Interview Practice Session #1 is geared to those who are pursuing entry-level &/or mid-level positions: 90-minute remote practice job interview session where I go over 10 of the toughest, yet common interview questions employers ask (a list that I compiled), letting you respond as if you were actually at the job interview. I provide feedback on how to better refine your answer to each question (if applicable) including a sample answer so that it can reinforce the lesson. You have the ability and time to take notes during this session. You'd also come dressed & styled to this session as you would the actual job interview so that I can provide feedback on how to improve your first impression (if applicable). I'd provide any other tips to set you up for success at your next job interview (if applicable/as time permits). All of this is for $233.42 at the BUY NOW button below (which also includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees to process your payment). OR $220 with U.S. cash or money order. Details on how to pay with U.S. cash or money order is discussed in the Terms & Conditions of this promotion (as well as the general terms & conditions of this promotion) by visiting the link to my actual newsletter here: https://conta.cc/48Gqv5s where you'd have to scroll to this same section of the newsletter & click on it there. **Be sure to check out the revised terms & conditions since my last newsletter.**

This is where the "BUY NOW" button normally would've been in my newsletter, however the promotion has expired so providing you to my "BUY NOW" page wouldn't even be helpful.

Job Interview Practice Session #2 is geared to those who are pursuing senior-level &/or executive-level positions: 2-hour remote session practice job interview session where I go over no more than 11 of the toughest, yet common interview questions employers ask (a list that I compiled), letting you respond as if you were actually at the job interview. I provide feedback on how to better refine your answer to each question (if applicable) including a sample answer so that it can reinforce the lesson. You have the ability and time to take notes during this session. You'd also come dressed & styled to this session as you would the actual job interview so that I can provide feedback on how to improve your first impression (if applicable). I'd provide any other tips to set you up for success at your next job interview (if applicable/as time permits). All of this is for $318.30 at the BUY NOW button below (which also includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees to process your payment). OR $300 with U.S. cash or money order. 

​Details on how to pay with U.S. cash or money order is discussed in the Terms & Conditions of this promotion (as well as the general terms & conditions of this promotion) by visiting the link to my actual newsletter here: https://conta.cc/48Gqv5s where you'd have to scroll to this same section of the newsletter & click on it there. **Be sure to check out the revised terms & conditions since my last newsletter.**

This is where the "BUY NOW" button normally would've been in my newsletter, however the promotion has expired so providing you to my "BUY NOW" page wouldn't even be helpful.

Thank you,
​
 
Carly Calabrese
 
I help unhappy/unchallenged professionals land their dream career (whether it's starting a business or otherwise)
 
Work Solutions - "Providing career assistance/career coaching/career prep, business marketing, writing, editing, and LinkedIn services for individuals and freelance opportunities."
 
Visit: worksolutionstoday.com
 
I also have a Covid awareness & support blog visit: corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com
 
“Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game."--Babe Ruth

31-second breast cancer awareness video courtesy of Lifetime movie network click on the link to watch the video: https://tinyurl.com/4fk57h8m



Some quick tips to ensure you have success with watching the video:

1. PRIOR to clicking on the (above) video link, ensure that your speakers work, are on, & loud enough for you to hear (this includes any external speakers, if applicable).

2. Once you're good to go with #1, after clicking on the above link, click on the white sideways triangle on the image of the video.
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3. The bottom right-hand corner of the video (once it starts playing) has an outline (not fully lined rectangular shape) click on that button if you want to watch the video at "full screen" (which it states "full screen" when you hover over that button).

Job Interview Practice Session #1 is geared to those who are pursuing entry-level &/or mid-level positions: 90-minute remote practice job interview session where I go over 10 of the toughest, yet common interview questions employers ask (a list that I compiled), letting you respond as if you were actually at the job interview. I provide feedback on how to better refine your answer to each question (if applicable) including a sample answer so that it can reinforce the lesson. You have the ability and time to take notes during this session. You'd also come dressed & styled to this session as you would the actual job interview so that I can provide feedback on how to improve your first impression (if applicable). I'd provide any other tips to set you up for success at your next job interview (if applicable/as time permits). All of this is for $233.42 at the BUY NOW button below (which also includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees to process your payment). OR $220 with U.S. cash or money order. Details on how to pay with U.S. cash or money order is discussed in the Terms & Conditions of this promotion at the link below.


***THIS IS WHERE THE PURPLE "BUY NOW" BUTTON IS IN MY ACTUAL EMAIL NEWSLETTER & THE LINK TO "BUY NOW" IS HERE: *** https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4paavc7?source_id=ea8e2d2f-a99f-43d8-b8a0-d069be70510f&source_type=em&c= ***


Job Interview Practice Session #2 is geared to those who are pursuing senior-level &/or executive-level positions: 2-hour remote session practice job interview session where I go over no more than 11 of the toughest, yet common interview questions employers ask (a list that I compiled), letting you respond as if you were actually at the job interview. I provide feedback on how to better refine your answer to each question (if applicable) including a sample answer so that it can reinforce the lesson. You have the ability and time to take notes during this session. You'd also come dressed & styled to this session as you would the actual job interview so that I can provide feedback on how to improve your first impression (if applicable). I'd provide any other tips to set you up for success at your next job interview (if applicable/as time permits). All of this is for $318.30 at the BUY NOW button below (which also includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees to process your payment). OR $300 with U.S. cash or money order. Details on how to pay with U.S. cash or money order is discussed in the Terms & Conditions of this promotion at the link below.


***THIS IS WHERE THE PURPLE "BUY NOW" BUTTON IS IN MY ACTUAL EMAIL NEWSLETTER & THE LINK TO "BUY NOW" IS HERE: *** https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4paavc7?source_id=ea8e2d2f-a99f-43d8-b8a0-d069be70510f&source_type=em&c= ***


Click here for the Terms & Conditions of this promotion (including if you want to pay with U.S. cash or money order).

To read the rest of my blog post (above), you'd have to visit this link: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/2024/10/some-tips-to-stay-moisturized-when.html

SOME OTHER QUICK TIPS WHEN AT MY COVID BLOG: Visit the (above)👆 link for my recent post and click the left arrow button (only arrow next to the header at the top of my page discussing the blog's purpose) OR visit: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/ and see them all.


Once there, don't forget to click the "READ MORE" blue text in the bottom right-hand corner of each blog post when you visit the above link to see my whole post.

To read the rest of my blog post (above), you'd have to visit this link: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/2024/10/heres-tip-to-avoid-having-other.html

Please follow me on my blog. Steps to do so are here:

1.   Sign into Blogger.com (it's free to create/have a blogger.com account).
2.   In the left menu, click Reading list.
3.   In the top right, click Manage reading list.
4.   Click Add.
5.   Type "corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com" to follow. Please note those are dashes in my blog's web address and NOT underscores.
6.   Click Next.
7.   Choose whether to follow publicly or anonymously.
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When you're in an interview, displaying genuine enthusiasm for the role can significantly impact your chances for success. It's not just about what you say, but how you say it. Your body language, the tone of your voice, and the examples you choose to share all contribute to conveying passion. You want to leave no doubt in the interviewer's mind that you're excited about the opportunity and ready to contribute positively to their organization.


1 Show Preparation Demonstrating that you've thoroughly prepared for the interview is a key way to show passion. Go beyond the job description; research the company's history, culture, and recent achievements. Reference specific projects or initiatives that excite you, and explain why. This level of detail shows that you're not only interested in the role but also invested in the company's future and eager to be a part of it.


2 Tell Stories Your past experiences are a goldmine for showcasing passion. When discussing your background, opt for storytelling over reciting facts. Narratives about challenges you've overcome or projects you've spearheaded will resonate more than a list of past job titles. This approach also allows you to inject emotion and enthusiasm into your responses, making your passion for your work palpable.


3 Use Positive Language The words you choose can significantly influence how your passion is perceived. Employ positive, active language and avoid negatives or qualifiers that might undermine your enthusiasm. Phrases like "I'm excited about..." or "I'm passionate about..." followed by specifics about the role or company can strongly convey your eagerness and positive attitude.


4 Display Curiosity Curiosity is a hallmark of passion. Ask insightful questions that show you've thought deeply about the role and the company. This can not only demonstrate your enthusiasm but also your commitment to growing within the organization. It's a chance to engage with the interviewer on a more profound level and show that your interest goes beyond just landing the job.


5 Reflect Excitement Non-verbal cues are incredibly telling. Maintain eye contact, nod in agreement, and smile when appropriate. Your body language should mirror the excitement in your words. Even if you're nervous, try to ensure that your enthusiasm overshadows your anxiety. This can be contagious, often leading the interviewer to feel excited about your potential contribution to their team.


6 Follow up After the interview, send a personalized thank you note expressing your gratitude for the opportunity to interview and reiterating your enthusiasm for the role. This not only shows good manners but reinforces your interest in the position. It's a simple yet effective way to leave a lasting impression.


What I contributed to the article (based on limited character count provided to me): It's the little things to remember: 1) Aim to be at the in-person interview at least 15 minutes prior so that you have time to check-in, hit the restroom, & breathe so you're not stressed/frazzled running in last minute. If it's a remote interview be there at least 10 minutes prior so that you can ensure you have time to breathe & allow for potential delays/relax and NOT miss when they come on to greet you. 2) Have 2 pens with you besides a notebook to take notes (the second pen is in case the one dies). 3) Ensure your clothing isn't wrinkled & you're dressed appropriately (no low-cut tops).


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If you do know someone (including yourself) who is seriously fed up with their career (if it's NOT yourself), communicate to that person how you know this amazing Career Coach (me) that can help them with their career change (including helping them determine what a better career choice for them would be). Let them know that I offer a FREE, no obligation phone call & perform work remotely to anyone in the U.S. You can direct them to my website: worksolutionstoday.com for more information. You'd let them know that I'm very affordable. Emailing me through my "Contact" page on my website is the best way to reach out to me OR to setup the FREE, no obligation phone call at this link: http://www.worksolutionstoday.com/setup-a-free-no-obligation-phone-call.html
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Joke (above) courtesy of AARP Bulletin (September 2024 issue).

Consultation option #1: 30-minute career & resume consultation (I will have you fill out a 9-question form PRIOR to the call so I can get a better idea of your career goals & needs & will be something I can discuss along with my recommendations on improving your resume [I will look at your resume on my own time PRIOR to the call] as well as tailored to you service recommendations & pricing details at the phone call as well). The ability for us to ask/answer any questions we may have during this timeframe as well. NOTE: You don't have to have a resume to do this consultation. All of this is for $95.52 (which includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees so that I can net my $90 rate). If you want to pay outside of my newsletter, read the details about how that'd work in red font below these consultation options.


The above consultation is great for those who aren't ready to commit to a brand-new resume creation by me/may just want to get recommendations for improving their resume if they want to implement themselves. The consultation is also great to get an idea of what your career goals/needs are (i.e. if you don't know what career services to purchase) & what you need to do if you want to work with me (i.e. if you need a brand-new resume creation, brand-new cover letter creation, & an interview practice session you can determine how/when you'd fund them if you're not doing all at once). These are just some examples, I offer many other services. 😊


Consultation option #2: 30-minute LinkedIn consultation & LinkedIn profile review (I will have you fill out a 4-question form PRIOR to the call so that I can get a better idea of your LinkedIn needs & goals so that I can provide tailored to you LinkedIn service/(s) & pricing I offer at the call as well as discuss my recommendations on improving your LinkedIn profile) [as I would have looked at it PRIOR to the call on my own time]. The ability for us to ask/answer any questions we may have during this timeframe as well. NOTE: You don't have to have a LinkedIn profile to do this consultation. All of this is for $95.52 (which includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees so that I can net my $90 rate). If you want to pay outside of my newsletter, read the details about how that'd work in red font below these consultation options.


The above consultation is great for those who aren't ready to commit to a brand-new LinkedIn creation/revamp by me/may just want to get recommendations for improving their LinkedIn profile if they want to implement themselves. The consultation is also great to get an idea of what your LinkedIn goals/needs are & what you need to do if you want to work with me (i.e. if you need a LinkedIn profile revamp, LinkedIn marketing package, & a LinkedIn training session you can determine how/when you'd fund them if you're not doing all at once). These are just some examples, I offer many other services. 😊


Consultation option #3: 30-minute Writing, Editing, or Marketing project consultation & project review (I will have you fill out an 11-question form to fill out PRIOR to our call where I'll get a better idea of your writing, editing, marketing needs) as well as review your project [if applicable] beforehand (i.e. your website if you want to rewrite copy on it, your essay/assignment for school, your book, etc.) At the call, I will discuss my findings/recommendations with how I can help with your project (including pricing) &/or anything else you may have filled out in that form. The ability for us to ask/answer any questions we may have during this timeframe as well. NOTE: You don't have to have a project for me to review to do this consultation. All of this is for $95.52 (which includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees so that I can net my $90 rate).If you want to pay outside of my newsletter, read the details about how that'd work in red font below these consultation options.


The above consultation is great for those who have a project for me that they need help with &/or want to see how I can help them with some marketing for their business. The consultation is also great to get ideas of some marketing, writing, editing that could be done in your business & what you need to do if you want to work with me (i.e. if you need a business plan, copy written for your website, & more marketing consults for your business, you can determine how/when you'd fund them if you're not doing all at once). These are just some examples, I offer many other services. 😊


Consultation option #4: 30-min. to discuss any questions/situations you may have in your career or business where you'd want to enlist my advice & guidance. I always recommend clients send me their questions/topics that they want to discuss BEFOREHAND so that I can review them & best estimate the time needed so that they can purchase the appropriate time for the consultation. Plus, it ensures we best maximize the call time & ensure something doesn't get forgotten (to discuss). All of this is for $95.52 (which includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees so that I can net my $90 rate).If you want to pay outside of my newsletter, read the details about how that'd work in red font below these consultation options.


Consultation option #5: 60-min. to discuss any questions/situations you may have in your career or business where you'd want to enlist my advice & guidance. All of this is for $190.74 (which includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees so that I can net my $180 rate). If you want to pay outside of my newsletter, read the details about how that'd work in red font below 👇.


(If you want to pay outside of newsletter without a debit/credit card & with U.S. cash or money order, it would be $90 for all the consultations described above that are $95.52 when paying in my newsletter & $180 for the $190.74 consultation when paying in my newsletter per consultation you wanted to purchase & read to the bottom of this section of my newsletter that's in red). The price for the special (if you buy 2-30-min. consultations and get 1-30-min. consultation for $15 off (the $15 off price is $75 for the discounted consultation).


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PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE VERY EASY & QUICK INSTRUCTIONS (THEY ARE PROVIDED IN DETAIL) FOR ALMOST ANYONE TO UNDERSTAND TO SUCCESSFULLY PROCESS YOUR PAYMENT ORDER (after visiting my above registration page link). Thank you! 🙏🙂 You will see the $15 off 30-min. consultation options BELOW the standard 5 consultations (featured above) in my registration form so select the ONE consultation option you want if you buy 2-30-min. consultations at the $95.52 rate, you get the 1-30-min. consultation for $79.80 that's with the $15 discount & my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees included. OR if you buy 1-60-min. consultation for $190.74, you can get 1-30-min. consultation of your choice for $79.80 ($15 discount & my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees included). Again limit ONE discount option per person for this same 9/30/24 deadline as the consultations (if you choose NOT to do the special).


If you want to pay outside of newsletter without a debit/credit card & with U.S. cash or money order, the deadline to purchase would be 1 pm Pacific Standard Time on 9/30/24 by emailing me (exact details in my terms & conditions document) & terms & conditions still apply. You'd have to print off my terms & conditions document, sign & print your full name, date, & state that you understand & will abide by the terms & conditions AND then scan and email me ALL pages of the terms & conditions document NOT just your signed page. Then you'd have to visit a Harborstone Credit Union (there are locations in other cities than Puyallup, WA that may be of convenience to you) & visit them as soon as possible after submitting me your signed terms & conditions document during Harborstone's hours of operation to pay for your consultation(s) with U.S. cash with a teller to "Carly Calabrese's Work Solutions (business account)." You don't need any other information to make this deposit including my account number. You'd send an email to me at: [email protected] confirming this visit/transaction after it was completed. You can always opt to snail mail your payment to me, but I don't make my mailing address public, so you'd have to email me for it by the 1 pm Pacific Standard Time on 9/30/24 deadline. You would then snail mail the printed off & signed terms & conditions document & include with your payment once you received my snail mail address. Thank you! As mentioned before, if you've never emailed me before/got a new email address, etc. to ensure your email gets to me & NOT in my SPAM folder, you can always opt to email me through my website form since it goes directly to my inbox here: http://www.worksolutionstoday.com/contact.html Thank you! 🙏

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Consultation option #1: 30-minute career & resume consultation (I will have you fill out a 9-question form PRIOR to the call so I can get a better idea of your career goals & needs & will be something I can discuss along with my recommendations on improving your resume [I will look at your resume on my own time PRIOR to the call] as well as tailored to you service recommendations & pricing details at the phone call as well). The ability for us to ask/answer any questions we may have during this timeframe as well. NOTE: You don't have to have a resume to do this consultation. All of this is for $95.52 (which includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees so that I can net my $90 rate). If you want to pay outside of my newsletter, read the details about how that'd work below these consultation options.


The above consultation is great for those who aren't ready to commit to a brand-new resume creation by me/may just want to get recommendations for improving their resume if they want to implement themselves. The consultation is also great to get an idea of what your career goals/needs are (i.e. if you don't know what career services to purchase) & what you need to do if you want to work with me (i.e. if you need a brand-new resume creation, brand-new cover letter creation, & an interview practice session you can determine how/when you'd fund them if you're not doing all at once). These are just some examples, I offer many other services. 😊


Consultation option #2: 30-minute LinkedIn consultation & LinkedIn profile review (I will have you fill out a 4-question form PRIOR to the call so that I can get a better idea of your LinkedIn needs & goals so that I can provide tailored to you LinkedIn service/(s) & pricing I offer at the call as well as discuss my recommendations on improving your LinkedIn profile) [as I would have looked at it PRIOR to the call on my own time]. The ability for us to ask/answer any questions we may have during this timeframe as well. NOTE: You don't have to have a LinkedIn profile to do this consultation. All of this is for $95.52 (which includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees so that I can net my $90 rate). If you want to pay outside of my newsletter, read the details about how that'd work below these consultation options.


The above consultation is great for those who aren't ready to commit to a brand-new LinkedIn creation/revamp by me/may just want to get recommendations for improving their LinkedIn profile if they want to implement themselves. The consultation is also great to get an idea of what your LinkedIn goals/needs are & what you need to do if you want to work with me (i.e. if you need a LinkedIn profile revamp, LinkedIn marketing package, & a LinkedIn training session you can determine how/when you'd fund them if you're not doing all at once). These are just some examples, I offer many other services. 😊


Consultation option #3: 30-minute Writing, Editing, or Marketing project consultation & project review (I will have you fill out an 11-question form to fill out PRIOR to our call where I'll get a better idea of your writing, editing, marketing needs) as well as review your project [if applicable] beforehand (i.e. your website if you want to rewrite copy on it, your essay/assignment for school, your book, etc.) At the call, I will discuss my findings/recommendations with how I can help with your project (including pricing) &/or anything else you may have filled out in that form. The ability for us to ask/answer any questions we may have during this timeframe as well. NOTE: You don't have to have a project for me to review to do this consultation. All of this is for $95.52 (which includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees so that I can net my $90 rate). If you want to pay outside of my newsletter, read the details about how that'd work below these consultation options.


The above consultation is great for those who have a project for me that they need help with &/or want to see how I can help them with some marketing for their business. The consultation is also great to get ideas of some marketing, writing, editing that could be done in your business & what you need to do if you want to work with me (i.e. if you need a business plan, copy written for your website, & more marketing consults for your business, you can determine how/when you'd fund them if you're not doing all at once). These are just some examples, I offer many other services. 😊


Consultation option #4: 30-min. to discuss any questions/situations you may have in your career or business where you'd want to enlist my advice & guidance OR as a great add-on (refer to definition below in this section). I always recommend clients send me their questions/topics that they want to discuss BEFOREHAND so that I can review them & best estimate the time needed so that they can purchase the appropriate time for the consultation. Plus, it ensures we best maximize the call time & ensure something doesn't get forgotten (to discuss). This consultation would also serve as a great add-on to another consultation (i.e. if a client wants me to review another resume, a cover letter, or other writing, editing, or marketing project). All of this is for $95.52 (which includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees so that I can net my $90 rate). If you want to pay outside of my newsletter, read the details about how that'd work below these consultation options.


Consultation option #5: 60-min. to discuss any questions/situations you may have in your career or business where you'd want to enlist my advice & guidance OR as a great add-on (refer to Consultation #4 above in this section the only difference is this would be 60-min. instead of 30). All of this is for $190.74 (which includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees so that I can net my $180 rate). If you want to pay outside of my newsletter, read the details about how that'd work below 👇.

(If you want to pay outside of newsletter without a debit/credit card & with U.S. cash or money order, it would be $90 for all the consultations described above that are $95.52 when paying in my newsletter & $180 for the $190.74 consultation when paying in my newsletter per consultation you wanted to purchase & read to the bottom of this section of my newsletter).


Here's the link (click on here) to the document (PDF) for the terms & conditions for the consultation purchase/(s) (I can no longer put on a landing page after you click on the "event registration form" like I could with my newsletter's old event registration system).


Here's the link to take you directly to my registration page to purchase your consultations:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/n6paz7n


PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE VERY EASY & QUICK INSTRUCTIONS (THEY ARE PROVIDED IN DETAIL) FOR ALMOST ANYONE TO UNDERSTAND TO SUCCESSFULLY PROCESS YOUR PAYMENT ORDER (after visiting my above registration page link). Thank you! 🙏🙂


If you want to pay outside of newsletter without a debit/credit card & with U.S. cash or money order, the deadline to purchase & terms & conditions still apply. You'd have to print off my terms & conditions document, sign & print your full name, date, & state that you understand & will abide by the terms & conditions AND then scan and email me ALL pages of the terms & conditions document NOT just your signed page. Then you'd have to visit a Harborstone Credit Union (there are locations in other cities than Puyallup, WA that may be of convenience to you) & visit them as soon as possible after submitting me your signed terms & conditions document during Harborstone's hours of operation to pay for your consultation(s) with U.S. cash with a teller to "Carly Calabrese's Work Solutions (business account)." You don't need any other information to make this deposit including my account number. You'd send an email to me at: [email protected] confirming this visit/transaction after it was completed. You can always opt to snail mail your payment to me, but I don't make my mailing address public, so you'd have to email me for it. You could then snail mail the printed off & signed terms & conditions document & include with your payment. Please ensure to budget for extra time for snail mail to arrive (even if you're local to the Puyallup, WA area) as delays can occur even during non-high volume mail times (i.e. Christmas time) & you may miss the mail pick up time when you put it in the mail meaning it wouldn't go out until the next mail pick up business day. Thank you! As mentioned before, if you've never emailed me before/got a new email address, etc. to ensure your email gets to me & NOT in my SPAM folder, you can always opt to email me through my website form since it goes directly to my inbox here: http://www.worksolutionstoday.com/contact.html Thank you! 🙏

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Women berate themselves 10 times a day, say researchers. Here, easy ways to mute your inner critic and treat yourself with more compassion.

Be kind to you
Listen to signals

When that voice in your head sows seeds of doubt, you first instinct is to push it aside--but listening to it will help you free yourself, says expert Bonnie Weiss. "Ask yourself, 'What's this really about?' People often find they got a message in childhood that they weren't good enough, and their negative self-talk is a part of them that hasn't healed. Looking a little deeper lets you shift from your inner critic to your inner champion."

ID your critic type

There are three main kinds of internal naysayers: perfectionist, taskmaster, and underminer. Knowing which "bullhorn" your inner bully prefers will help you muzzle it, says Weiss. "If the perfectionist tells you that you could be doing better, say, 'It's good enough for now.'" While perfectionism can lead to procrastination, for fear of not being good enough, the taskmaster is all go-go-go: "it never lets you rest. to quiet this voice, just repeat: 'It's enough. Life's about balance'" The most toxic of all "critics" is the underminer because it tells you that you can't succeed. "Remind this voice: 'It's okay to dream big--if I stumble, I'll learn from it.'" Simply using the right response can help silence negativity.

Take a pause

Rather than berate the voice that berates you, channel the voice that celebrates you, encourages expert Susan MacKenty Brady. "When harsh words start to play in your mind, take a deep breath and pause to help ground yourself," she advises. "Simply relax and picture the bighearted, empowering part of you standing independently from your inner critic, reminding you just how you've accomplished and overcome throughout your life."

​Boost resilience
Find peace

We all stumble at times, and the trick to ensuring we get back up is telling ourselves two words: "It's understandable", says expert Beverly Engel. "Just say, 'It's understandable that I get really nervous when I get a new assignment at work,' or, 'It's understandable that I have trouble dealing with negative people.' This empathy is the biggest missing puzzle piece when we're down on ourselves after a setback, and whispering it to ourselves gives us hope that we can grow and succeed."

Lean on your wise tribe

The more we surround ourselves with a chorus of support, the fainter the voice of our inner critic becomes, says MacKenty Brady. "I'm anti-'superwoman'--the unfair expectation that we can do it all ourselves," she says. "Instead call on your team of friends, and let them listen to your doubts, just as you listen to theirs. When we lean on others, we borrow their confidence, until we can be confident in ourselves."

Keep shining your light

One of the most helpful questions to ask yourself is: What makes my best self thrive? "Some of it will be deep, like having meaningful conversations, and some of it will be fun, like getting your nails done," says MacKenty Brady. "Self-care is a conscious intention from moment to moment. You can't shine your light if you're casting your own shadow on it, so be sure to let yourself shine."

Our expert panel

Bonnie Weiss, LCSW, is the co-author of Freedom from Your Inner Critic and Self-Therapy Workbook. More at Personal-Growth-Programs.com.

Susan MacKenty Brady, co-author of the forthcoming Arrive and Thrive, is the Deloitte-Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership at Simmons University.

​Beverly Engel LMFT, author of the best-selling book Healing Your Emotional Self, has been a practicing psychotherapist for 35 years.

Phone consultations are available for purchase thru Mon. 9/30/24 BEFORE 11:30 pm PST

Consultation option #1: 30-minute career & resume consultation (I will have you fill out a 9-question form PRIOR to the call so I can get a better idea of your career goals & needs & will be something I can discuss along with my recommendations on improving your resume [I will look at your resume on my own time PRIOR to the call] as well as tailored to you service recommendations & pricing details at the phone call as well). The ability for us to ask/answer any questions we may have during this timeframe as well. NOTE: You don't have to have a resume to do this consultation. All of this is for $95.52 (which includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees so that I can net my $90 rate).


The above consultation is great for those who aren't ready to commit to a brand-new resume creation by me/may just want to get recommendations for improving their resume if they want to implement themselves. The consultation is also great to get an idea of what your career goals/needs are (i.e. if you don't know what career services to purchase) & what you need to do if you want to work with me (i.e. if you need a brand-new resume creation, brand-new cover letter creation, & an interview practice session you can determine how/when you'd fund them if you're not doing all at once). These are just some examples, I offer many other services. 😊


Consultation option #2: 30-minute LinkedIn consultation & LinkedIn profile review (I will have you fill out a 4-question form PRIOR to the call so that I can get a better idea of your LinkedIn needs & goals so that I can provide tailored to you LinkedIn service/(s) & pricing I offer at the call as well as discuss my recommendations on improving your LinkedIn profile) [as I would have looked at it PRIOR to the call on my own time]. The ability for us to ask/answer any questions we may have during this timeframe as well. NOTE: You don't have to have a LinkedIn profile to do this consultation. All of this is for $95.52 (which includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees so that I can net my $90 rate).


The above consultation is great for those who aren't ready to commit to a brand-new LinkedIn creation/revamp by me/may just want to get recommendations for improving their LinkedIn profile if they want to implement themselves. The consultation is also great to get an idea of what your LinkedIn goals/needs are & what you need to do if you want to work with me (i.e. if you need a LinkedIn revamp, LinkedIn marketing package, & a LinkedIn training session you can determine how/when you'd fund them if you're not doing all at once). These are just some examples, I offer many other services. 😊


Consultation option #3: 30-minute Writing, Editing, or Marketing project consultation & project review (I will have you fill out an 11-question form to fill out PRIOR to our call where I'll get a better idea of your writing, editing, marketing needs) as well as review your project [if applicable] beforehand (i.e. your website if you want to rewrite copy on it, your essay/assignment for school, your book, etc.) At the call, I will discuss my findings/recommendations with how I can help with your project (including pricing) &/or anything else you may have filled out in that form. The ability for us to ask/answer any questions we may have during this timeframe as well. NOTE: You don't have to have a project for me to review to do this consultation. All of this is for $95.52 (which includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees so that I can net my $90 rate).


The above consultation is great for those who have a project for me that they need help with &/or want to see how I can help them with some marketing for their business. The consultation is also great to get ideas of some marketing, writing, editing that could be done in your business & what you need to do if you want to work with me (i.e. if you need a business plan, copy written for your website, & more marketing consults for your business, you can determine how/when you'd fund them if you're not doing all at once). These are just some examples, I offer many other services. 😊


Consultation option #4: 30-min. to discuss any questions/situations you may have in your career or business where you'd want to enlist my advice & guidance OR as a great add-on (refer to definition below in this section). I always recommend clients send me their questions/topics that they want to discuss BEFOREHAND so that I can review them & best estimate the time needed so that they can purchase the appropriate time for the consultation. Plus, it ensures we best maximize the call time & ensure something doesn't get forgotten (to discuss). This consultation would also serve as a great add-on to another consultation (i.e. if a client wants me to review another resume, a cover letter, or other writing, editing, or marketing project). All of this is for $95.52 (which includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees so that I can net my $90 rate).


Consultation option #5: 60-min. to discuss any questions/situations you may have in your career or business where you'd want to enlist my advice & guidance OR as a great add-on (refer to Consultation #4 above in this section the only difference is this would be 60-min. instead of 30). All of this is for $190.74 (which includes my newsletter's debit/credit card processing fees so that I can net my $180 rate).


(If you want to pay outside of newsletter without a debit/credit card & with U.S. cash or money order, it would be $90 for all the consultations described above that are $95.52 when paying in my newsletter & $180 for the $190.74 consultation when paying in my newsletter per consultation you wanted to purchase & read to the bottom of this section of my newsletter that reads: "If you want to pay outside of newsletter without a debit/credit card...").


Here's the link (click on here) to the document (PDF) for the terms & conditions for the consultation purchase/(s) (I can no longer put on a landing page after you click on the "event registration form" like I could with my newsletter's old event registration system).


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PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE VERY EASY & QUICK INSTRUCTIONS (THEY ARE PROVIDED IN DETAIL) FOR ALMOST ANYONE TO UNDERSTAND TO SUCCESSFULLY PROCESS YOUR PAYMENT ORDER (after visiting my above registration page link). Thank you! 🙏🙂

If you want to pay outside of newsletter without a debit/credit card & with U.S. cash or money order, the deadline to purchase & terms & conditions still apply. You'd have to print off my terms & conditions document, sign & print your full name, date, & state that you understand & will abide by the terms & conditions AND then scan and email me ALL pages of the terms & conditions document NOT just your signed page. Then you'd have to visit a Harborstone Credit Union (there are locations in other cities than Puyallup, WA that may be of convenience to you) & visit them as soon as possible after submitting me your signed terms & conditions document during Harborstone's hours of operation to pay for your consultation/(s) with U.S. cash with a teller to "Carly Calabrese's Work Solutions (business account)." You don't need any other information to make this deposit including my account number. You'd send an email to me at: [email protected] confirming this visit/transaction after it was completed. You can always opt to snail mail your payment to me, but I don't make my mailing address public, so you'd have to email me for it. You could then snail mail the printed off & signed terms & conditions document & include with your payment. Please ensure to budget for extra time for snail mail to arrive (even if you're local to the Puyallup, WA area) as delays can occur even during non-high volume mail times (i.e. Christmas time) & you may miss the mail pick up time when you put it in the mail meaning it wouldn't go out until the next mail pick up business day. Thank you! As mentioned before, if you've never emailed me before/got a new email address, etc. to ensure your email gets to me & NOT in my SPAM folder, you can always opt to email me through my website form since it goes directly to my inbox here: http://www.worksolutionstoday.com/contact.html Thank you! 🙏

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I help unhappy/unchallenged professionals land their dream career (whether it's starting a business or otherwise)

Email me: [email protected]

Work Solutions - "Providing career assistance/coaching/prep, business marketing, writing, editing, and LinkedIn services for individuals and freelance opportunities."

“Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game."--Babe Ruth

This is a letter that you write addressing the hiring manager or recruiter, informing them the purpose of your writing (following up on the status of your job application including the position), expressing your interest in the position & why, what you really like about the position (including any article ideas you have, if applicable), stating you've attached your resume (and of course attaching your resume if you're sending this letter via email or including it if it's not via email), thanking them for their time, expressing that any update is greatly appreciated, & conclude the letter.


This follow up letter can be sent via email to the same email/person you may have submitted for the job, or you may have to do more work (i.e. research online, the company website, etc. to get information on where to send) for an email address to send this follow up letter to (ensuring it's addressed to the appropriate person). You may have to call the company during their regular business hours to get this information asking who you'd send your follow up letter to or you may have to send to their snail mail address on their website where their headquarters is addressed to the hiring person at that company, at their "Contact" form on their website, etc.

I can write your follow up letter (approximately a page to no more than a page & a half are ideal), along with a discussion/email from you with all the details so that I can write this letter as well as a set of edits per the final follow up letter, and all formatting including (i.e. font types, font sizes, bolds, italicizes, underlines, highlights, links if applicable), as well as a subject title for your email so that you can forward from your own email account OR copy to a LinkedIn message is all for $212.40 which includes my newsletter's payment processor fees & my newsletter's fees so that I can net my $200 rate. (If you want to pay outside of newsletter without a debit/credit card & with U.S. cash or money order, it would be $200 per follow up letter you wanted to purchase & read to the bottom of this section of my newsletter that's in red).


Here's the link (click on here) to the document (PDF) for the terms & conditions for the follow up letter purchase (I can no longer put on a landing page after you click on the "event registration form" like I could with my newsletter's old event registration system).


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PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE VERY EASY & QUICK INSTRUCTIONS (THEY ARE PROVIDED IN DETAIL) FOR ALMOST ANYONE TO UNDERSTAND TO SUCCESSFULLY PROCESS YOUR PAYMENT ORDER (after visiting my above registration page link). Thank you! 🙏🙂


If you want to pay outside of newsletter without a debit/credit card & with U.S. cash or money order, the deadline to purchase & terms & conditions still apply. You'd have to print off my terms & conditions document, sign & print your full name, date, & state that you understand & will abide by the terms & conditions AND then scan and email me ALL pages of the terms & conditions document NOT just your signed page. Then you'd have to visit a Harborstone Credit Union (there are locations in other cities than Puyallup, WA that may be of convenience to you) & visit them as soon as possible after submitting me your signed terms & conditions document during Harborstone's hours of operation to pay for your follow up letter/(s) with U.S. cash with a teller to "Carly Calabrese's Work Solutions (business account)." You don't need any other information to make this deposit including my account number. You'd send an email to me at: [email protected] confirming this visit/transaction after it was completed. You can always opt to snail mail your payment to me, but I don't make my mailing address public, so you'd have to email me for it. You could then snail mail the printed off & signed terms & conditions document & include with your payment. Please ensure to budget for extra time for snail mail to arrive (even if you're local to the Puyallup, WA area) as delays can occur even during non-high volume mail times (i.e. Christmas time) & you may miss the mail pick up time when you put it in the mail meaning it wouldn't go out until the next mail pick up business day. Thank you! As mentioned before, if you've never emailed me before/got a new email address, etc. to ensure your email gets to me & NOT in my SPAM folder, you can always opt to email me through my website form since it goes directly to my inbox here: http://www.worksolutionstoday.com/contact.html Thank you! 🙏

This past Saturday after I had gotten a haircut, I went back to my car and opened up the back 2 windows in my car (about a quarter of the way opened) while I kept the front windows closed & turned on the air conditioner. Why you may ask? It was tip I learned when watching "Common Knowledge" tv game show on the Game Show Network channel (not happy that they discontinued this show as according to Google, the show aired on January 14, 2019 and its last episode was on August 13, 2021). The show was hosted by Joey Fatone (former N'Sync band member back in the day). It was a show that contestants could come on the show in teams of 3 & compete with another team of 3 answering "common knowledge" questions in various categories. Both teams compete at a chance to win $10,000.


Anyway, back to my story- I remember learning while watching this show that the quickest way to cool down your car after its been sitting in the sun is to open your back windows on while you turn on the air conditioner. I hadn't travelled far (my next stop was to my bank's ATM to withdraw cash so that I could pay my Xfinity bill in person) cash is the only way they accept payment with their machine in the back of the store.


I always get out of the car to better reach the ATM & have my purse when doing so (since it has my debit card to use at the ATM) & normally I hit the "unlock" button before getting out (was in a rush since I wanted to hurry & do this as I was starving as I skipped lunch due to the haircut & Xfinity was closing within the hour) and had I done this ALL of my doors would've been unlocked in my car to prevent what would've happened next. Somehow my door closed & I saw the locks were locked in my car (no other doors were open to just open and I saw my keys sitting on my driver's seat). Luckily, I keep my car insurance information in my wallet/purse (which I had on me) so that I was able to call them for Roadside Assistance (I have this on my policy & have never used for this type of issue & luckily no other issue [except getting my car jumped with another car insurance company in 2014] but saw the value in it back in 2010 when I could've used when my tire was popped from a boulder).


Luckily, I had my phone on me, too (I normally don't have my cell phone in my purse, but on my passenger seat or on the cell holder in my car if I'm using for directions) since I don't like to directly carry my cell on me (unless it's off) in my purse since that's against my body & cell phones emit cancer causing emissions. I think the reason why I brought my phone with me into my haircut place was because since I had my phone on right BEFORE the appointment (in case of a last minute cancellation with a new hairdresser I'd never been with before [referring to if she started experiencing any kind of sick/contagious symptoms of any kind] even if it was RIGHT BEFORE my appointment that I just thought to bring it with me into the haircut place). (Even though my phone would be off in the haircut place, I figured the haircut place would notify me of any cancellation in person). I know, doesn't make sense that I did NOT just leave my phone in the car (like I normally would've, but I think since I was in the mode of having phone near me for a potential last minute sick/contagious cancellation) that, that was why I turned my phone off & put into my purse. My point of explaining all this: That because I had my phone on me for my haircut appointment, it was never taken out when I got back to my car (which I was very glad) because then I had when I was locked out of my car to call Roadside Assistance with my car insurance company.


I obviously wanted to get out of the ATM drive up area because I'd be in the way of other customers wanting to use it. After getting transferred to a non-great English speaker to verify it's me (she couldn't locate me from my policy number, but did by my last name) and after repeating multiple times my address location, I noticed that the ticket that was texted to my phone for the Roadside Assistance request had the right street address except for the numbers! So, I was in the process of calling my insurance company's Roadside Assistance a second time to ensure the correct address was documented (I had an estimated 60-90 minutes estimated arrival from the first agent who provided that estimate since she had no idea & said I would be contacted with an update) when second customers came to want to use the ATM. (The first customer came when I was on the phone with Roadside Assistance the first time) and I explained the situation & how I could NOT reach my arm through the back window to unlock my door. This first customer offered to check her car to see if she had a hanger (which she did NOT) so let me know she couldn't help me. When the second set of customers came (an older woman driver with a man & little boy), I let the driver know my situation. The man tried to do it and then had the little boy reach in (I didn't get to see the specifics even though I was there since I was simultaneously talking to Roadside Assistance (recall the second time). I was able to let Roadside Assistance know to cancel my request (it was immediately cancelled it looks like that was the ONE thing they could do quickly) & to ensure they cancelled my request, I was going to click the "Cancel" button I saw on the ticket that was texted to me, but there was no option to since I was notified that my request was cancelled. I was so grateful & thanked the man & the little boy so much for opening it, now I could get my keys on my driver's seat! 😊🙏 I was able to drive out of there ASAP & actually made it to Xfinity with 5 minutes to spare! Paid my bill & was out of the well before they closed up & locked up.


I had a lot to thank God for that day (in addition to the regular things I thank Him for daily). Some of those additional things I thanked God for that happened this past Saturday included: having my cell phone on me, regularly storing my proof of insurance in my wallet/purse, me leaving my back windows open, the little boy that was able to help me get back into my locked car, NOT having to wait potentially 60-90 minutes for Roadside Assistance, still being able to make it to Xfinity before they closed to pay my bill, & being able to afford the 2 items I had planned to get at my haircut place and my haircut without having to dip into my gas money (even though there were no rewards dollars to use on my account when I was paying there, the cashier offered me a coupon & chipped in .10 both things I did not ask for).


Anyway, the reason why I titled this section of my newsletter "why lifelong learning is SO important" is because had I NOT watched that tip and remembered how to cool your car off quickly with opening your back windows (something I've been doing ever since I learned that) from "Common Knowledge" tv game show, I may/most likely not have gotten into my car as quickly. I hope by telling my story it can remind, inspire, and re-enforce the importance of remembering to be a lifelong learner (in general). Knowledge really is power. My desire for implementing my lifelong learning knowledge saved me time for NOT having to wait for Roadside Assistance and NOT having to wait another day to pay my Xfinity bill. Having the world be about making self-development, lifelong learning, and exercise a priority in their lives every day (NOT just myself & the people around me) is one of my prayers for the world. I saw a post recently on LinkedIn: "Be teachable. You're not always right." I modified it to read: "Be teachable. You don't always know everything," & that's my true belief.

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Carly Calabrese

I help unhappy/unchallenged professionals land their dream career (whether it's starting a business or otherwise)

Email me: [email protected]
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Work Solutions - "Providing career assistance/coaching/prep, business marketing, writing, editing, and LinkedIn services for individuals and freelance opportunities."

​“Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game."
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