It’s perfectly normal to be nervous before a job interview. In fact, interviewers expect it. But if you’re stammering, shaking or sweating throughout the conversation, they may conclude that you don’t perform well under pressure and wouldn’t be a good fit. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to ward off the pre-interview jitters. They [...]
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You want to make the best possible impression during every minute of your job interview – from start to finish. And “finish” means your performance isn’t over until you leave the stage … er … building. You can also think of your interview as a sales pitch because that’s what it ultimately boils down to. [...]
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The morning hours set the tone for the rest of your day. If you typically start work on a sluggish note or in a state of chaos, your daily productivity is likely taking a hit. There’s no time like the present to overhaul your morning activities, to ensure you’re behaving in a manner that supports [...]
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Right now times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions of people found themselves suddenly out of work. Millions more are weeks or even days away from losing their jobs, [...]
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It’s easy to look at successful people and wish you were in their shoes. What you might not realize, is you can achieve anything you want, if you’re willing to work for it. Success doesn’t just happen, it’s a byproduct of the manner in which you live your life. If you’re tired of watching other people enjoy the [...]
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IT professionals sometimes get a bad rap. They’re perceived as nerdy, socially awkward, and just, well, too techy! While this is totally unfair, you may need to remind yourself that when advancing your career or meeting performance goals, you do need to demonstrate strong soft, as well as hard skills. What are soft skills? Soft [...]
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Right now times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions of people found themselves suddenly out of work. Millions more are weeks or even days away from losing their jobs, [...]
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Every sales manager has one goal: getting the most out of their team. You can’t achieve that objective with the occasional large gesture. You have to develop a successful culture that operates on a day-to-day basis. This happens by developing strong habits and winning routines. After all, a manager fills a lot of roles. You’re [...]
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You’re actively seeking new opportunities, which has you very excited about the future. Whether you’re working with a job agency in Las Vegas or going it on your own, you know you need to do something with your social media profiles. It’s probably tempting to temporarily deactivate your accounts until you get a new job, but this isn’t the wisest [...]
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The job search process can take its emotional toll, from the frustration of applying and never hearing back to, even worse, advancing in the hiring process only to get rejected in the end. Getting turned down is unavoidable when you’re looking for a job, but with the right mindset, it can be an opportunity rather [...]
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April 24, 2020
