One of the things that can befuddle managers, even experienced ones, is how to make small talk with the big boss. When you are talking about someone who has authority over you, be it your boss’s boss or the CEO, the word “small” becomes relative. Anything involving a boss can have a big impact. Conversation
Kristina walked into my office and took a seat. “So, tell me,” I said, “what excites you about this role?” “I feel I’m very qualified for this job,” she said. “I majored in communications in college with a focus on conflict resolution. I did an internship at Search for Common Ground and spent two years
If you haven’t noticed there has recently been an onslaught of articles from various publications on how to be more productive, and all of them point to the same message: How you choose to spend your time is the difference between being a good leader and a remarkable one. And if efficiency is about
Research shows that career confidence has increased. But if you’re not feeling chipper, here are some tips to help you give your professional life a boost In a recent survey, 75% of respondents had maintained or increased their confidence levels in their job. Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian New research suggests that job confidence
1. When is the time right? Financial considerations – not just hitting your pocket! Have you considered the effects of looking for a job at different times of the year? Seasonally, recruitment is slower during and around the summer break. If your search is international, lengthy breaks occur at different times around the globe.
1. Be specific. Recruiters don’t have time to search for relevance in the hundreds of CVs coming in. Make yours stand out by specific relevance to the job. Highlight terms in bold italic for quick eye search. Recruiters don’t read every word, so keep it short, sweet and relevant! Works every time. 2. Remember ‘less
Prepare or prepare to fail – who said that? This is very true. Know your own CV. I have interviewed probably hundreds of candidates over the years and it amazes me that the person sitting in front of me doesn’t seem to be the same person reflected in the CV. Read your CV before going
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Thorough preparation and research are the most important things you can do to ensure a successful interview. You’ll need to show you understand the business, where your role fits in, and prepare thoughtful questions and answers that demonstrate this. But taking care of the smaller details before your interview means you have less to
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