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Guru Guidance Applications Open

Posted on Oct. 8, 2018  /  Guru Guidance  /  Subscribe 0

What’s the best part of fall? It’s not leaves or pumpkin spice or cozy scarves—it’s the SMPS DC Guru Guidance Program!

Tips & Advice from Guru Guidance

Posted on May. 30, 2018  /  News You Can Use, Event Recap, Guru Guidance, Thought Leadership  /  Subscribe 0

Mentors and mentees from the 2017-2018 Guru Guidance cohort got together recently to reflect on their experiences with the program and discuss some of the difficult issues we all face in the course of our careers.

Event Recap: Guru Guidance - Meeting Our Mentors & Mentees!

Posted on Jan. 2, 2018  /  Event Recap, Guru Guidance  /  Subscribe 0

This fall, we kicked off the 2017–2018 session of Guru Guidance, the SMPS DC chapter’s mentorship program.

Guru Guidance: The Next Generation

Posted on Oct. 5, 2017  /  News You Can Use, Chapter Announcements, Guru Guidance  /  Subscribe 0

We heard your feedback and revamped our signature Guru Guidance program! This year, it’ll feel less like speed dating and more like being paired by a skilled matchmaker.

Guru Guidance Mentor Topic: Communicating Effectively at Work

Posted on Apr. 6, 2017  /  News You Can Use, Guru Guidance  /  Subscribe 0

When I began to write this blog post, I sat down and went over lessons learned and skills I’ve developed since my career began during my internship while a senior at The College of Saint Rose.

Guru Guidance Mentor Topic: Four Productivity Tips for the New Year

Posted on Feb. 15, 2017  /  Guru Guidance  /  Subscribe 0

Guru Guidance Mentor Topic: Building a Stronger Network

Posted on Dec. 13, 2016  /  News You Can Use, Guru Guidance  /  Subscribe 0

Networking is the cornerstone of nearly every facet of business and very important in marketing and business development.

Connecting Through Guru Guidance

Posted on Oct. 25, 2016  /  News You Can Use, Guru Guidance  /  Subscribe 0

As we embark on the eighth year of the SMPS Washington, DC chapter Guru Guidance program, it still remains one of the most popular and most valuable programs to our members.

Guru Guidance Pairing Event Recap and Photos

Posted on Oct. 15, 2016  /  Event Recap, Guru Guidance  /  Subscribe 0

In our sixth year of SMPS's Guru Guidance program, the interest and enthusiasm was extremely high.

Guru Guidance Tips: How to Negotiate a Pay Raise

Posted on Feb. 9, 2015  /  Guru Guidance  /  Subscribe 0

You should work to set personal goals and expectations in advance, rather than having these conversations for the first time as part of the review.