If daily life was more like the movies, getting a new job would take only about 10 minutes. You just wait for a family member to come along and make you a vice president in their company, or at least give you a chance to start out in the mailroom. In reality, your loved ones may not be in a position to hire you. However, they can still be an excellent source of assistance … [Read more...] about How to Ask Family and Friends for Help with Your Job Search
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How to Answer Interview Questions About Handling Stress
Whether you want to be an air traffic controller or a gardener, you’ll probably run into interview questions about how you handle stress. It’s an important issue for just about any workplace. Almost 60% of U.S. workers report feeling stressed on a daily basis, according to Gallup’s latest State of the Global Workplace survey. An alarming 14% say it’s gotten so bad they want … [Read more...] about How to Answer Interview Questions About Handling Stress
How to Make a Good Impression With a Handshake
Following the pandemic, it might feel like the age of handshakes is over – but the chances are we will go back to using this greeting technique at some point. Whether it’s in business meetings or interviews, the handshake is one of the most professional and well-known forms of greeting someone – even if it is accompanied by a lot of sanitizer these days. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about How to Make a Good Impression With a Handshake
5 Strategies For Effective Online Networking
Networking is one of the most important ways to invest in the future of your career, but it can also be pretty difficult. Not only do you have to find the right opportunities to network, but you also need to find the courage to speak to the people you want to impress. The good news for introverts and busy business leaders is that there are various ways you can start … [Read more...] about 5 Strategies For Effective Online Networking
Top Tips for Making a Positive Impression Over Video
When the pandemic took hold in 2020, video conferencing became the go-to tool for many businesses. Video provided a way for team members to stay connected regardless of where in the world they were. At the same time, video gave companies a way to host effective training and interviewing experiences. There was an increase of 67% in 2020 of interviews held remotely over video … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Making a Positive Impression Over Video