Storytelling is essential—whether you’re trying to get a promotion, a new job, or simply make a lasting connection.
Everyone loves a story. Personal anecdotes bring people together and strengthen ties with your listeners. Whether you’re in a staff meeting, pitching to a client, or interviewing for a job, telling a story about yourself can create that magical bond with your audience.
Congratulations, you’ve got a job interview—and it’s even with a company you’re keen to work for. But after the initial euphoria wears off, fears may set in. Now you’ve got to prep and make sure you perform well.
If you’re searching for a new job, you must refine the main point you want to convey about yourself. Here’s how to get it right.
If you’re looking for a new gig, you’ve probably studied every tip out there. You’ve read the books, articles, and lengthy Twitter threads about how to get a job, from A to Z. The literature is enormous and valuable.
Everyone’s looking for a job these days—even people who are gainfully employed. And hiring companies can’t seem to find enough talent to replace those workers who leave.
Now that you’re finally hired, hang onto the skills you gained during the process.
Congratulations! If you’ve just accepted a job offer, you’ve earned the right to enjoy your success. Like most job seekers, you’re probably hoping to forget that long and arduous job-search journey.
If you’re conducting interviews, you must have good answers to all of these questions.
With the Great Resignation under way, employees are wielding more power than ever. They are making the decisions about where they want to work and what kind of company they want to work for.
The other day my husband and I were watching the news and a politician discussing the state of affairs in Washington began with “in my humble opinion.” Over the course of his short interview he repeated that phrase four or five times. He was a good speaker except for this.
Following these steps will help you be prepared—and feel more confident.
You’ve written your résumé and, miraculously, gotten a job interview. But your nerves set in as you wonder how you’ll perform in that encounter, what the interviewer will ask you, and how you’ll answer. Thinking about these things makes you nervous. Even panicky!
Preparing for a job interview is key, but so is thinking about your body language, and the message you’re communicating nonverbally.
Body language provides a key to succeeding in job interviews. Non-verbal cues make up 60 to 80% of face-to-face communication. Even more than your words, your physical presence shows your strengths (or shortcomings) as a candidate.