Posts Tagged 'confidence'

How to Network Like a Boss, Even if You’re Unemployed

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Networking is especially urgent when you’re out of work. However, that can also be the most difficult time to try to stay connected. You may feel uncomfortable discussing your situation, and you probably lack the money for expensive conferences and business lunches.

There are many ways to maintain and strengthen your professional network without shaking your confidence or draining your bank account. Try these ideas for reaching out to those who can help you advance your career.

Preparing to Network When You’re ...

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Transform Your Career by Developing Emotional Intelligence

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As more studies show that emotional intelligence improves employee productivity and job performance, it becomes a more coveted skill in the office. 

Emotional intelligence is when you can understand the emotions of yourself and others and manage your feelings well. Undoubtedly, it shows a healthy balance between intelligence and self-awareness. 

Emotional intelligence is an important asset. Studies have shown that emotional intelligence training improves employee productivity. However, that may be because emotional intelligence reflects an ability to make better decisions, problem-solving skills, ...

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How to Use Social Media to Find Your Next Job

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Social media is all the rage. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and more seem everywhere. In social media like these, we get constant updates about the relevant and not-so-relevant aspects of everyone’s lives. Here, we’ll consider a practical application of social media: finding your next job. 

Social media gives you great tools for sharing information electronically with a potentially huge audience.  

Try these strategies to help you land a great job: 

  1. Focus your attention on people instead of companies. For instance, if you’re ...
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5 Ways to Make a Good Impression on a New Boss

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You have landed the job of your dreams, but are you out of the woods? Well, not quite. You might have nailed the interview and impressed the hiring manager, but you still have to make a good impression on your new boss if you want a prosperous future with the company. 

Getting off on the right foot with a new boss can be tricky. You do not want your boss to see you as a pushover, but you also want to ...

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Networking Potential: How to Navigate a Room with Confidence

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Maybe you feel confident tweaking your LinkedIn profile, but your palms sweat when you think about building connections face-to-face. Nevertheless, with some planning and positive thinking, you can be just as poised at networking events as you are behind your computer screen. Go ahead and try these suggestions to work a room confidently. 
 

Steps to Take Before Your Networking Events 

  1. Do your research. Advanced research is a great solution whenever you want to calm your nerves and make a strong impression. ...
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I choose to challenge myself.

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I am an adventurer, always looking for new challenges, opportunities, and chances to grow. These opportunities bring life to my soul and allow me to try new things. In this way, I learn about myself and what I am capable of achieving.

I choose to challenge myself whenever the opportunity arises. 

I love my life. I am happy, content, and fulfilled. It is my right to know I am loved and appreciated. However, my thirst for a challenge is not an attempt to ...

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How to Project More Confidence at Job Interviews

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If you are not confident in yourself, why should an employer be confident in hiring you? Appearing more confident at job interviews will help you make a better impression and improve your chances of getting the job. These are some strategies to boost your confidence before, during, and after your interview. 

Before the Interview 

  1. Do your research. Learn everything available about the company. Additionally, set up a Google Alert to notify you of the latest news. Check your network to find ...
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How To Answer Job Interview Questions About Strengths and Weaknesses 

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When interviewing for a job, it is a safe bet they will ask about your strengths and weaknesses. It is an intelligent question that covers a lot of important information. How you answer can reveal whether you are qualified for the position.

It is an opportunity to demonstrate why you are a top candidate for the job. Express your personality and describe what you can contribute to your potential new employer. 

Are you ready to talk about your strengths and weaknesses? Use ...

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How To Dress For A Video Interview

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In an age of remote and hybrid work, it is becoming increasingly common for interviews to happen virtually. Most of today’s business leaders, hiring managers, and recruitment companies find they can save a lot of time and effort by conducting interviews via video. 
 

As of January 2021, approximately 79% of companies conduct video interviews regularly. That is good news for many job candidates. It means you do not have to travel to distant locations to find an office or risk getting ...

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Four Tough Job Interview Questions and How to Handle Them

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Congratulations on cracking the interview for your dream job! It’s time to let your potential employer know why you are an outstanding candidate. First, let’s talk about those tough but typical interview questions and how to get through them. 

Describing Your Setbacks or Weaknesses 

“Tell me about your weaknesses?” is one of the most dreaded questions. While you’re trying to impress the interviewer with your strengths, naturally they want to know about the areas that need growth. Follow these tips to learn ...

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