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Laura Katen
Laura Katen is President of Katen Consulting, a women-owned NY-based professional development training company. Katen Consulting facilitates soft skills workshops in the areas of First Impressions + Business Success, Personal Brand + Appearance, Effective Communication, Interactions + Building Rapport, Strategic Dining, Networking Savvy, and Presentation Skills—all geared to help employees, entrepreneurs, job seekers, and students appear polished, professional, and make a positive impression in the workplace. To email or tweet: www.katenconsulting.com or @katenconsulting.
ARTICLES BY Laura Katen
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6 High-Powered Women Share Their Secrets for Success
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Boost Your Resume the Right Way! How to Become Strategically Well-Rounded
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How to Handle Sexual Harassment From a Client
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Your Guide to Your First Week on the Job
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The Difference Between Networking and Making Friends
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The Right Way to Help a Friend Job Search
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9 Tips for Navigating Your First Networking Event
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No Means No? What to Do When You Don't Get the Job
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Save Your Sole: Shoe Repair Secrets for Every Budget
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8 Ways to Stand Out at a Career Fair
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What's Your Body Language Saying?
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5 Keys to Acing Your Informational Interview
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Perfect Pitch: How to Nail Your Elevator Speech
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