Remember Their Names for Career Success -

Remember Their Names for Career Success - The   Wall Street Journal.coms   (wsj.com) career tip of the week One of the most valuable business skills is the ability to remember peoples namesName recall will boost your image, earn you respect and differentiate you. Youre not good with remembering names?   All is not lost!   Try these tips: Be sure to repeat the persons name.   Nice to meet you, Sarah.   Try to say the name several times during your  first introduction. Write the name down or secure a business card as a reminder. Did you meet two people together?   Perhaps a couple?   Link their names to try to remember them.   I know a couple named Debra and Brett.   Once I learned Debras name, I used the B sound to remind me of Bretts.   Use a mnemonic device.   BuildYourMemory.com suggests:   In order to remember that the name of a tall, thin man, that you have just been introduced to is Mr Adamson, you might try the mnemonic of visualising the biblical first man Adam (complete with fig leaf), holding a little boy in his arms. Adams son Adamson. Think about how the person looks.   For example, Short Shelly, Muscular Mike or Dapper Dave.   Witt Communications suggests  that you create an exaggerated  image, rhyme or connect a feeling  based on the name to help you remember: Imagine a ham that weighs a ton spinning on the end of Mrs. Hamiltons nose. Picture an old-fashioned car jack under Jacks prominent jaw. See margarine melting through Margarets curly, blond hair. Dave needs a shave. Latrice is Pattys niece. Michelle, ma belle. (The Beatles tune) Martin Peck is a pain in the neck. Suzanne Patterson has sweaty palms. Paula is pushy. If you make an effort to commit a name to memory, you are much more likely to succeed!   It may be worth the effort! If you want to receive free up-to-date tips to help with your job hunt, Click here to subscribe to receive future blogs sent directly to you! Keppie Careers wants you to remember our name!   Were a head above the rest!   Keppie Careers will  write your resume, teach you about networking and how to search for a job and assist you every step of the way!