Confidence

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 Choose a Career You Will Love

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Work is called work for a reason. However, the right career can help make your life more fulfilling. Making a wise choice can enable you to avoid misery and find a lifestyle you enjoy. 

The wrong choice can lead to financial challenges, and it’s not fun to go to a job you don’t like daily.  

Use these ideas to choose a career that’s right for you: 

  1. What do you like to do? Unless you’re fortunate, you’ll be working for quite a while. ...
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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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Pros and Cons to Disclosing a Disability to an Employer

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One of the hardest things about having a disability is disclosing it. Some individuals with disabilities can go about each day without having to disclose it in a typical social setting. Aside from worrying about the apparent signs of a disability, some manage most of their symptoms privately. However, getting and maintaining a job is a challenge for most individuals with disabilities.  

Should you disclose your disability, and if so, when is the right time to tell an employer about your ...

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Finding Balance in your Personal and Professional Life

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I believe emotional health is a very important part of our overall health and well-being. Both personally and professionally, people who are emotionally healthy are most often in control of their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors- at least they should be. They’re able to cope with great difficulties, such as sickness, deaths, and life’s major highs and lows. They can stay focused and on task when handling problems and maintain the proper perspective to bounce back from any setbacks. 

Just to ...

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Tips: Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking

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Every great speaker has experienced fear of speaking in public at least once in their lifetime, just as every person will experience speaking in public at least once in their life. The fear is real. What is the fear of public speaking? There’s a term for that! Glossophobia is the very common fear of public speaking.  Statistics show that Glossophobia affects 75% of the population. -Career Contessa 

Here are some tips to help you ease the fear of public speaking. 

Study your ...

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