Comments on: Career Matters: Take a Real Vacation http://www.kelloggforum.org/career-matters-take-a-real-vacation/ Information about higher education and Career Tips Blog Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:20:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Resume Tips http://www.kelloggforum.org/career-matters-take-a-real-vacation/comment-page-1/#comment-244 Resume Tips Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:39:33 +0000 http://www.kelloggforum.org/?p=469#comment-244 Number 2 is so important. Remember the saying, "Give them an inch and they'll take a mile." If you don't set boundaries, you will definitely receive a number of unnecessary cell phone calls, emails, calls to your hotel -- the whole nine. The easiest way to avoid unnecessary interruptions is to let your business contacts know that they can reach you through email only and that you will be checking in a few times a week. This way you won't be put on the spot with a phone call. If you must allow cell phone calls during your “vacation,” tell your business contacts to use your cell number for extreme emergencies only. If you truly want some R&R and you want to return to work feeling rejuvenated and ready for action, leave all gadgets behind. Resume to Referral Resume and Career Services http://www.resumetoreferral.com Number 2 is so important. Remember the saying, “Give them an inch and they’ll take a mile.” If you don’t set boundaries, you will definitely receive a number of unnecessary cell phone calls, emails, calls to your hotel — the whole nine. The easiest way to avoid unnecessary interruptions is to let your business contacts know that they can reach you through email only and that you will be checking in a few times a week. This way you won’t be put on the spot with a phone call. If you must allow cell phone calls during your “vacation,” tell your business contacts to use your cell number for extreme emergencies only. If you truly want some R&R and you want to return to work feeling rejuvenated and ready for action, leave all gadgets behind.

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