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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin One of the reasons people hate looking for a job is that they feel uncomfortable talking about themselves. To many, the whole job search process feels too “salesy.” But, of course, that's exactly what it is. You are selling a product, and the product is you. Yet it doesn't have to be awkward. With practice, highlighting your skills and accomplishments will feel much more natural. No matter where you are in the hiring process, some strategies will help you stand out in a crowd. Let’s look at five simple ways to jumpstart your job search. Conduct thorough research Start the job search by doing your homework before you speak to the employer. Recruiters and hiring managers appreciate applicants who prepare and understand the organization’s pain points. The first thing you should do is visit their website. You'll have access to valuable information, including the company’s history, mission, press releases and background … [Read more...] about How To Stand Out To Employers During Your Job Search

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin An ancient Latin proverb applies to most any pursuit in life: “If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.” That timeless counsel seems especially pertinent for anyone searching for employment. Doubly so in a volatile job market. Some experts predict that, by 2025, people in their 30s will comprise the majority of the world’s workforce. Most of those people are still navigating the early stages of their careers. They’re facing the challenge of establishing their own personal “brands” and standing out in a crowded pool of applicants. Unfortunately, many of the applicants in that pool are ill-prepared for launching—not to mention advancing—their careers. Mark Zides can help. As founder and chief executive of CoreAxis Consulting , an award-winning talent management firm, he teaches young adults the skills they need to climb the ladder of career success. His new book is The #PACE Process for Early Career … [Read more...] about Helpful Tips For Your Job Hunting Journey

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin You don’t have to put so much pressure on yourself when interviewing for a new job. There are only a few things that you need to say to stand out. The key is to show interest, in-depth knowledge about the company, why you are a great fit and the value you’ll bring to the organization. You’ll also need to close the deal by letting the interviewers know you’ll gladly accept the role if offered. Here’s The Inside Scoop Interviewers are more nervous than you are. They’re pushed by angry hiring managers to quickly hire the best candidates after an employee has resigned, so as to not overburden the remaining team. It's a lot of pressure. They'll be blamed if they hire too soon and the person turns out to be a dud. The longer the hiring process takes, the more likely the rest of the staff will grow resentful of all the work that’s been dumped upon them without any additional compensation. If a new person isn’t onboarded, … [Read more...] about Here’s What To Say In An Interview To Land The Job Offer

As the millions (or is it billions?) of people around the world who dislike their bosses will surely know, it is generally preferable to work for someone you like. If this statement isn’t obvious or intuitive enough, then consider some basic research: advertisement advertisement People rarely get promoted into management or leadership roles unless they are deemed at least somewhat likable by others. Effective leaders are generally more likable, at least from a personality perspective . More often than not, they are emotionally stable, agreeable, sociable, curious, and conscientious, all of which are desirable traits in most cultures. Emotional intelligence, which predicts high levels of likability, is linked to a range of positive performance outcomes in leaders, from higher levels of team engagement , performance , and productivity to lower levels of problematic team behaviors , turnover, and toxicity. And … [Read more...] about 3 reasons why likability in leadership can backfire, according to science

Jerry Seinfeld and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (1997 photo by Alan Light, via Wikimedia Commons 2.0) Over the last year or so, I managed to watch all nine seasons and 180 episodes of one of the most popular television comedy shows of all time— Seinfeld , on Netflix. I remember watching a few episodes many years ago on Indian television, but this was the first time I really sat down and watched. And I can say with confidence that viewers who have missed Seinfeld have missed out on loads and loads of sheer fun. It's quite amazing how little the show has aged . After all, its last episode aired in 1998, which seems like a pre-historic time today. In fact, literally thousands of articles have been written, trying to figure out why it was so successful and continues to be loved. There’s even at least one anthology of scholarly essays, edited by an American academic, titled Seinfeld and Philosophy: A Book about Everything and Nothing , with alarmingly named chapters — “The Jerry … [Read more...] about Seinfeld reruns: A show about nothing, and everything

The smaller your company , the more hiring the right people matters. (Granted making the right hiring decisions is important no matter what size your organization, but when there are only three employees and one is a disaster…) Everyone makes hiring mistakes, but here are five that you might be making without even knowing it: 1. You focus solely on skills and ignore attitude. Experience, knowledge, and skill are irrelevant if not put to use. According to a 2009 study, just over 10% of new hires fail within the first eighteen months of employment because they lack technical skills. Skills can be trained, but enthusiasm, interpersonal skills, and work ethic are almost impossible to pass on to others. The fix: Hire for skills and attitude – and often just for attitude, depending on the nature of the job. A candidate who is lacking a few specific skills could be a candidate that with training becomes a superstar, but a candidate who is an interpersonal skills … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Your Hiring Process Stinks

As the likelihood of a recession grows stronger, businesses are figuring out how to survive economic uncertainty . One thing most folks are doing is reevaluating expenses. advertisement advertisement Software subscriptions that once felt necessary might seem like nice-to-haves now. But how do you determine which apps to keep and which you can press pause on? To help businesses determine the value of different tech solutions, we at Terkel asked CEOs and business leaders: What are the technologies and software that are indispensable for your business, even during a recession? Here are their answers. 1. Competency-based assessment technology “Using competency-based, job-specific assessment technology is an absolute must for anyone looking to uplevel their hiring. Getting beyond the interview and into the heart and soul of your candidates can give you a truer gauge of can they do the job and thrive as a member of your team. advertisement … [Read more...] about CEOs and business leaders sound off on the most indispensable tech tools