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Why You Need To Say My Name More Often
I was talking to a prospective client yesterday and he asked me, "How do I make myself memorable in an interview or when networking?" We discussed a variety of tactics which will surely help him out, but there was one that stood out. We were talking about a specific chapter in How To Win Friends and Influence People; "Remember that a person's name is, to that person, the sweetest and most important sound in any language." Let's discuss.
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How To Discuss The Salary Question In An Interview
It's guaranteed to happen to all of us at some point in our interviews; we get asked about our salary expectations and if you were not coached on how to answer the question, you can immediately disqualify yourself. The salary question can be very tricky because you don't want to say something that is too high or too low. So, what do you do? Luckily for you, I've put together a few ideas for you. How To Discuss The Salary Question In An Interview
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How To Shake The Interview Nervousness
It happens to everyone and you are definitely not alone; interview nervousness. The way I always looked at it was if you're not nervous for an interview, then you really don't care about the job. If you are nervous about the interview, that shows that you really care and it's something important to you because you want to do your best. How Do You Overcome Interview Nervousness? Preparation
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Unemployed? Good for you!
Do you remember when you were being let go, fired or reduced? It probably felt like the worst day of your life or maybe even unfair and unjust. The reaso I say this is because I recently watched a movie, Up In The Air, and it had a great a quote in it. George Clooney plays the main character and when he fired someone he would say, "Anybody who ever built an empire, or changed the world, sat where you are now. And it's *because* they sat there that they were able to do it."
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Why No One Wants To Network With You
Have you ever been to a networking event to realize that the conversations you're having are very short? Or do none of your contacts, friends, family, etc seem to want to help you? That's because no one wants to network with you! Why? Because you're a stingy networker; you only think of yourself. Networking is a two way street and if you're going down a one way road, you will lose the networking game. Here are some ideas to get rid of that mindset and to flip your networking around.
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How To Convey Unemployment On LinkedIn
Let's call a spade a spade, being unemployed can be quite stressful. Nothing ever prepares you for being unemployed which makes it harder to deal with. However, with the right attitude, you can navigate out the unemployment waters. Part of that navigational knowledge requires knowing how to deal with LinkedIn. Here are a few tips to help you out.
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It's Your Passion, Not Your Skills, That Get You The Job
I've been noticing a trend with many of my clients when discussing interview tips, tricks and secrets; they all want to figure out how to tackle questions related to their skills. Now, without a doubt, you must be prepared to discuss your background and experience, that's a given. I want to put that aside for right now and discuss passion and how it relates to interviewing. It's Your Passion, Not Your Skills, That Get You The Job
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The Hardest and Easiest Interview Question
No matter what kind of job you are interviewing for, there is a high probability that you will be asked the question, "Tell me about yourself". The common belief by most people is that this is hardest question to be asked in an interview. Why? Because there is no definitive answer to it. It is a question that you must practice and be prepared for.
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Five Tips About Employment Verifications and Background Checks
If you have not read our section on employment verifications, please do so here. We give good insight into understanding what they are and how they can affect the offer process.
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Why You Should Be Drinking At Work
WHAT!? Yes! We are serious; you should be drinking at work. Water that is. :-) There are a few reasons why you should be over at the water cooler drinking. It is believed that water will improve your concentration, provide better mental and physical efficiency and a greater level of productivity. These are all great things because it means you work harder.
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The Not-To-Do List: 5 Habits To Stop During An Interview
Are you getting interviews, but no offers? You have to stop, think and ask, "Is it me?" It may be and you do not even know it. Knowing your interviewing habits may seem tough, but with some practice you will be able to spot them. You simply need to make yourself aware of them, improve on them, and get back out there. Below, we have listed some of the bigger habits that are seen in the majority of interviewers.
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6 methods to Overcome the Interview Stress
Interviews can always be a bit stressful and that is okay! It means you really want to do well and that is the first step to having a good interview. Below, are some tips to overcome the interview jitters. Night Before the Interview: - Interview Prep: Be sure to do some interview prep prior. You can visit our site for interview prep or interview with a friend, family member or neighbor!
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