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35 Surefire Ways to Stand Out During Your Job Search
When you're applying for a job, you don't just want to get noticed: You want to stand out as the best applicant the hiring committee has ever seen. You know you're the perfect person for the job—and you want them to know that, too. But how, exactly, do you do that? Get Noticed (Before You Even Apply!) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Craft a Winning Resume and Cover Letter 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Make a Killer First Impression 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Ace the Interview 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. Follow Up the Right Way 33. 34. 35. Tell us! Photo courtesy of Fuse / Thinkstock.
What Makes a Leader?
It was Daniel Goleman who first brought the term “emotional intelligence” to a wide audience with his 1995 book of that name, and it was Goleman who first applied the concept to business with his 1998 HBR article, reprinted here. In his research at nearly 200 large, global companies, Goleman found that while the qualities traditionally associated with leadership—such as intelligence, toughness, determination, and vision—are required for success, they are insufficient. Truly effective leaders are also distinguished by a high degree of emotional intelligence, which includes self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skill. These qualities may sound “soft” and unbusinesslike, but Goleman found direct ties between emotional intelligence and measurable business results. Every businessperson knows a story about a highly intelligent, highly skilled executive who was promoted into a leadership position only to fail at the job. Evaluating Emotional Intelligence
5 Ways to Follow Up Without Being Annoying
I had a conversation with a friend the other day about his job search that went something like this: Friend: I wrote to him last week and still haven’t heard back. It’s so frustrating. Me: Why not follow up and check in? Friend: I don’t want to be annoying. I understand the fear. But here’s the rub. So, to the question: Should you follow up? Here are a few tips on how to (nicely) follow up with that hiring manager, sales lead, or VIP—and get the answer you’re looking for. Rule 1: Be Overly Polite and Humble That seems obvious enough, but a lot of people take it personally when they don’t hear back from someone right away. Rule 2: Persistent Doesn’t Mean Every Day Sending a follow-up email every day doesn’t show you have gumption or passion, it shows you don’t respect a person’s time. Rule 3: Directly Ask if You Should Stop Reaching Out If you’ve followed up a few times and still haven’t heard back, it’s worth directly asking if you should stop following up. Rule 4: Stand Out in a Good Way
The Science of Sensory Marketing
For two decades marketers in a variety of industries have been building expertise in reaching consumers through the five senses—learning to deploy cues, such as the sting from a swig of mouthwash and the scritch-scratch sound of a Sharpie pen, that can intensify perceptions of brands. The past year has brought a rush of interest in the subject among academics. New research suggests that we’re about to enter an era in which many more consumer products companies will take advantage of sense-based marketing. Much of the new research centers on “embodied cognition”—the idea that without our conscious awareness, our bodily sensations help determine the decisions we make. For example, people who had briefly held a warm beverage were more likely than people who had held a cold one to think that a stranger was friendly; this was demonstrated in an experiment by Lawrence E. Williams, of the University of Colorado at Boulder, and John A.
Interview Questions: Job Interview Questions and Answers
By Alison Doyle The best way to get ready for a job interview is to take the time to review the most common interview questions you will most likely be asked. Knowing what you're going to say can eliminate a lot of interview stress. You don't need to memorize an answer, but do take the time to consider how you'll respond. The more you prepare, the more confident you'll feel during a job interview. Job Interview Questions and Best Answers Review examples of the best answers for the most frequently asked interview questions in several different categories, and advice on how to answer. Most Frequently Asked Top 10 Interview Questions and Answers Interview Questions About YouInterviewers will ask questions about you to gain insight into your personality, and to determine whether you're a fit for both the job and the company. continue reading below our video Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Questions About Leaving Your JobEmployers almost always ask about why you left, or are leaving, your job.
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You’re busy, so I’ll keep this quick. Following are the simplest tips I can give you to easily — and forever — improve the quality of your writing. Delete the word “that.” At least 90% of the times you use the word “that” can be removed from your writing and it will instantly make your sentence stronger. Example: “You believe that I’m lying, but I’m not.” becomes “You believe I’m lying, but I’m not.” Delete the words “I think.” It adds nothing. Example: “I think this is a good sentence.” becomes “This is a good sentence.” Avoid words that end in “-ing.” In most cases, the “-ing” softens your word and adds no value. Example: “The experiences we’re seeking end up being underwhelming and even disappointing.” becomes “The experiences we seek often underwhelm and disappoint.” Short sentences. Most sentences can be cut in half. Keep paragraphs to less than three sentences. White space is your reader’s friend. Shrink your opening sentence. Make it compelling, but keep it short and conversational.
Rethink Your Resume: A guide for architects and other creative pros
The Goal The goal of this guide is to retrain you. To rethink the whole idea of what a resume can be in a creative industry. Why does this guide exist? These tips were created because as someone who receives resumes, I just can’t take it anymore. Boring, unimaginative resumes keep invading my inbox. For All Creative Professionals Although these quick tips are designed for architectural professionals, they can also apply to just about any creative professional out there. The following 22 points are intended to get you to rethink your resume in your own creative way. Get Started - Philosophy: 1-5
