Emotions - Leadership Secret Weapon

By Patsi Krakoff, Psy. D.

"Leadership isn't something you do writing memos; you've got to appeal to people's emotions. They've got to buy in with their hearts and bellies, not just their minds." ~ Lou Gerstner, IBM's former CEO

Emotions are critical to business success because they drive behaviors. Companies that achieve an emotional buy-in from consumers and employees will have a competitive advantage in a world of increasing commoditization.

Business has a long tradition of ignoring emotions in favor of rationality. But a growing body of scientific evidence reveals that subconscious feelings drive decisions, up to 95% of which are made through the brain's emotion centers and only then filtered into its cognitive parts.

Psychologists, neuroscientists and behavioral economists now agree that leaders who fail to understand how emotions drive actions will ultimately fail.

Emotionally astute leaders leverage feelings to gain employee commitment, engagement and performance, according to Dan Hill, CEO of Sensory Logic and author of Emotionomics: Leveraging Emotions for Business Success (Kogan Page, 2008). However, there are two barriers that create a trust gap between leaders and their staffs:

1. The financial chasm that results from large pay disparities
2. A disconnect between verbal and nonverbal communication

While there is an inherent desire to identify and bond with one's leader, people exercise caution before committing their careers and livelihoods to anyone. No one wants to commit to the wrong cause or person, thus the importance of leaders' honesty and authenticity.

Evolution gave us feeling before thinking. Leaders must quell fears before expecting employees to embrace the cold, hard facts. Facts are malleable, but our gut instincts are unyielding.

• The human side of business consumes most of a company's operating costs. Failure to be emotionally adept is counterproductive-perhaps even suicidal.
• Employees are the players who turn their CEO's dreams of progress from a nuts-and-bolts strategic plan into reality-an outcome that requires emotional commitment.

Emotions Matter: An Action Plan The following action steps can help you achieve your desired results:

1. Create faith in a "greater we" by establishing yourself as a leader who's a real person-not the heir apparent to a big title, office and salary.
2. Be more personable in your communications. Only then can you generate the emotional momentum necessary to push through change.
3. Communicate a vision that inspires pride. Negative feelings can undo a company during a period of change, and they're highly contagious. Become a student of nonverbal expressions and body language.
4. Meet with employees in person, and use face time to connect with them and solicit or accept advice. Greater familiarity leads to sound relationships.

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Careers 0> 12 Ways to be a Confident Public Speaker

by Sandra Schrift

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Speak from your heart. If you believe in what you say, than others need to hear it. All confident speakers fall in the P2 (passion plus persistence). Be sure your speech contains your most fundamental beliefs and comes from authenticity.

1. Prepare, prepare, prepare!

2. Practice in front of a full-length mirror, for small groups. Join Toastmasters. www.toastmasters.org

3. Be positive. “I am a good speaker/trainer.”

4. Expect to be nervous. [deep breathe, exercise by walking, stretch, visualize your success, meditate] Make anxiety your ally. Increase your energy; heighten your awareness.

5. Focus on your audience. [It is NOT about you. You are there to help your audience]

6. Simplify. Use your time wisely and keep your presentation clear and simple so that your audience can understand what you are saying.

7. Connect with your audience. Look people in the eye, one at a time, as you speak to them. The audience wants you to succeed.

8. Act confident. Smile. Hold your chin up. Stick your chest out. When you do this, you will feel confident. Remember, YOU are the authority on the subject and they want to hear what you have to say.

9. Use humor wherever possible.

10. Offer the right message mix (inform, persuade, entertain, interact)

11. Establish credibility by the use of facts, statistics, and stories.

12. Learn from your mistakes. Making mistakes is part of your learning process. Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, said, “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.”

Careers : Top Ten Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills

by Dorene Lehavi

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1) Listen without judgment. The key to good communication is listening well. Save your judging for later after you have heard and understood what was said.

 

2) Listen with the willingness to be swayed to the other person's opinion. No obligation to actually being swayed, but stay open to the option.

 

3) Listen without thinking about what you will say next. Take time before you respond.

 

4) Do not be invested in being right. Being right is not the point. If you must be right, you are not able to listen nor communicate because you have set up a barrier already. If you are always right that means the other person is always wrong. That cannot be true.

 

5) If your mind wanders, ask for repetition. We all are subject to distraction. Try to stay focused.

 

6) In all cases repeat back what you heard and ask if it is correct.

 

7) Listen to yourself. Find quiet moments and pay attention to what you are hearing from yourself. Does your body tighten up about certain issues. Body language is not something to read only in other people.

 

8) Say it honestly, but with consideration for the listener's feelings. Be polite, respectful and sincere.

 

9) Understand and acknowledge that most things are not black or white, but somewhere in a gray area. Get comfortable with gray.

 

10) Have integrity and build trust. Don't say what you don't mean. Don't promise what you won't or can't fulfill. Follow through with any committments you make.

 

Good listening skills take practice. Specific coaching may be necessary if you find you have communication issues with your boss, colleagues, subordinates, partners or personal relationships.

Indonesia Vacancy -> 5 Interviewing Tips To Get That Job

By Marie Roker

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Anyone who is a jobseeker knows that looking for a new job or careers is a job in itself. Once you have completed the laborious task of writing your resume and submitting it to various companies, you now have to pass the screen test to get the job. Interviews are the gateway to landing your ideal job. These five tips will help you get own your way to making that job yours.

1. Be Confident

Your first impression is your only impression.

Nothing is worse than a limp handshake, slumped shoulders, poor eye contact or poor communication skills. A potential employer can tell immediately if you are the man or woman for this job by your body language. Although aggressiveness is a turn-off, being passive gives the indication that you are not sure of yourself or your qualifications. Keep eye contact when answering questions or when the interviewer is speaking directly to you. Smile occasionally to show your interest and enthusiasm. Keeping a steady gaze on the interviewer can be disturbing to an interviewer. Look away occasionally. Lean forward to show that you are interested in what the interviewer is saying. Speak in a concise and clear voice. If you have problems annunciating certain words, don’t try to use them on an interview. If this is difficult for you, practice with a mirror and pay attention to your facial expressions. Other interview killers: Slouching in a chair, Crossing your arms, Playing with your hair or jewelry, Leaning back in chair

 

2. Act As If

You are what you believe.

Act as if you had the job. What would you do if you had this position? How would you act? How would a person in this position act and speak? What are your responsibilities in this position? What is a typical day like for you in this job? Change your attitude towards yourself and your strengths. If you start thinking that you won’t get the job, you will do small unnoticeable things to sabotage your chances. Great free resource: www.confidenceworld.com.

 

3. Know The Company

Know the business.

I once sat on a couple of interviews where the interviewees did not do any research on the company. This sends a message that you are looking for any job, not this specific job. Once you’re interview is scheduled, get on the net and start finding out everything you can about the company. A good place to start is www.hoovers.com, which gives you industry information, top competitors, names of CEO, etc. If you’d like to know what current or former employees have to say about the company, try www.wetfeet.com. Beware of disgruntled postings. Call the company headquarters and ask for the marketing department to get specific information. Weave your research into the interview by stating. I read an article in the Wall Street Journal, which mentioned that your company is thinking about XYZ. This lets the interviewer know that you have taken the time to know more about the company. You can ask questions about something you read, but don’t challenge them or you’ll come across as a know-it-all.

4. Be Prepared

Know what to say.

Most interviewers ask the same standard questions about your strengths, weaknesses, former employers, work history. If you are being interviewed by several people, this might be a good cop, bad cop situation. Pay attention to who is playing bad cop, they are looking for signs of weakness and dishonesty. To be well prepared, before the interview, write out all your accomplishments, both personal and professional. List your strengths and weaknesses. Be honest, it’s easier to remember the truth than it is a lie. Extra Tip: Write out situations in which you have demonstrated: leadership skills, determination, stress management, creativity, and flexibility. Be prepared to answer the question: Why do you want this job? If you’re not sure, reevaluate your decision. If you arrive a few minutes early, review what you wrote in the waiting room before the interview.

   

5. Ask For The Job

You get what you ask for.

The most important step in the interviewing process is one most people miss. ASK FOR THE JOB! Most interviewers are waiting for that closure. If you have done everything exceptionally well during the interviewing process, but have not asked for the job, you’ve just wasted an interview. Asking for the job shows the potential employer that you are assertive, confident and right for the job. It might feel uncomfortable, but this is your only chance to ask for something you really want. Make sure your voice is firm and you make eye contact. Think of it as your closing argument, you’ve got to win over the jury. You should also ask the interviewer if he or she thinks you are right for the job. Even if they tell you something unpleasant, think of it as a lesson learned. However, do yourself a favor and ask for the job. You deserve it!

Tips to get a job fast

By Bill

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Pinpoint your ideal position and what it will take to land it. Know your skills, pay needs and learn about the employer.

Just started looking for a job? Mark your calendar for January, because that should be just about when you will start your new gig.

No joke. The U.S. Department of Labor reports it takes the average American about four months to find a job. January is four months away.
 

So what if you could slash months from that search and be sitting thankful around Thanksgiving with a new job?

You already have some positive job search karma on your side.
Unemployment is low — 4.7 percent. And companies nationwide are hiring at an active pace, with 28 percent of employers saying they will add workers to their payrolls through December, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. In Indianapolis, 33 percent say they will hire more.
 

Of course, unemployment rates and hiring are out of your control, but there are some things you can do. Take note of these five tips to quickly get the job you want.

Dedicate yourself.
The average job seeker spends fewer than 15 hours a week looking for a job and in the end gets two job interviews, says Michael Farr, author of “The Very Quick Job Search.”

If you are serious about finding the right job, you have to be willing to invest the time. If you don’t have a job now, make your career search a 40-hour-a-week assignment. If you do, spend nights and weekends doing the research. The more openings you find, the more resumes you send, the more interviews you will get.
 

“The bottom line is that people who spend more time on their job search will usually get jobs faster,” Farr says.

 

Get real about pay.
“A lot of times, people think they will get a 30, 40, 50 percent raise in salary just because they are changing jobs,” says Gary Daugenti, president of JustSTAFF, an executive search firm in Los Altos, Calif.

If you’re making $30,000 now and think you can get a new job paying $50,000, plan on your job search lasting a few years, he says.

Know the going rate for the position you’re considering, and see if it’s one you could live with. Don’t expect the employer to think you’re so great that he will plump the pay just for you.
 

One of the quickest ways to get weeded out of the interview process is to ask for a salary that’s too high.

Search familiar territory.
 

Target your industry. If you are in the pharmaceutical sales industry, don’t go for a job with a company making auto parts. That drastic change won’t appeal to employers, who are looking for familiarity.

“They’re looking for your experience,” says Daugenti. “They’re looking for your contacts.”
 

That doesn’t mean you have to move to the same position at a different company. For example, if you are an accountant sick of accounting and want to go into sales, look for a company that sells accounting software.
Your expertise in the industry gives you a leg up.

Know yourself.
 

People have to understand what they do well.
“Know your strengths, and how they can be applied to the corporate environment,” says Jeff Hawn, managing partner at Princeton One Search in Columbus, Ohio.

Someone who doesn’t enjoy public speaking shouldn’t go into sales. Someone who is great with numbers and can do Excel spreadsheets in her sleep should look at finance or controller jobs.
 

Mesh your skills and preferences with an open job, and say it loud and clear in the cover letter. When you get the interview, your enthusiasm for the job will naturally show through.

Know the company.
 

Forty-seven percent of executives say having little or no knowledge of the company is the most common mistake job seekers make, according to Accountemps.

Before you go on an interview, search the company’s Web site and find out a few facts about what’s going on. Are mergers pending? A community cause the company is tied to? You don’t need to rattle off details at the interview, but it helps to sound knowledgeable when asked, “What do you know about our company?”

10 Tips on Choosing an Outsourcing Partner For Computing Services

By H Johns

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In tempestuous financial times, it's usually the pattern that the rate of outsourcing increases. Indeed, it's proved to be the case of late, in a climate in which business owners and employees alike have recognised the urgency of cutting costs and maximizing productivity.
 
IT outsourcing is more popular in 2009 than it has ever been. Many companies are choosing to outsource to an IT provider, rather than maintain an IT department. But how do you choose a reliable supplier? If you aren't an IT fanatic yourself, how do you know whether your systems are up to scratch or not? Whether you're being given appropriate advice? Or whether you're getting value for money?

In Gartner's 2009 outsourcing study, it was reported that many companies are developing outsourcing strategies to help them through tough times, but that organisations need to regularly assess their service levels and contract terms to achieve greatest return on investment. Allie Young, Vice President of Gartner, explains: "The well-educated buyer and provider will have the advantage. The potential for outsourcing to address immediate cost pressures as well as long-term recovery goals will be unprecedented...Many organizations that are not outsourcing will consider or move aggressively to outsource their IT or business processes to focus on their core business."

What to ask your prospective suppliers
Once you've decided that you want to outsource, ensuring that you ask questions of the companies you approach based around the following 10 subjects should give you a headstart.

1) Company Size How many engineers does the company have? How many full-time members of staff? Where are all these staff members based? Do they sub-contract or outsource any work? If so, what? If they are a very small company or a one-man band, what happens in the event of a crisis at another client's premises? Do they arrange cover if they are sick or on holiday?
 
2) Payment Structure What exactly is it that you are paying for? Are you entitled to unlimited support or do you pay per unit? Are there any extra/hidden charges?
 
3) Response Times Will you receive guaranteed response times in the event of an IT issue? What hours of the day can you call them?
 
4) Network Safety Will your network be monitored 24/7? If your website or email goes down in the middle of the night or at the weekend, will anyone know about it? Or be able to help?
 
5) Other Clients Do you get the feeling the supplier understands your business? Do they have any other clients in your industry?
 
6) Accreditations What accreditations does your supplier have?
 
7) Points of Contact Who will they be? Will you be given access to a dedicated account manager as part of your contract? Have you met him or her and do you trust them?
 
8) Stability How long has the supplier been in business? Are they financially stable?
 
9) Value Added Services What services does the supplier offer in addition to the ones you are in talks about? Network design? Bespoke software development? Disaster recovery and security consultancy? Who are their clients for these extra services?
 
10) References Will you be offered the chance to speak to any of their existing clients to find out first-hand about the services they provide?

Domestic Outsourcing Partner

By Marie Jacob

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Where overseas outsourcing has already gained a mature market, domestic outsourcing is gaining momentum for emerging nations like India where both the main business and the freelance contractor are located in the same nation. One of the primary reasons for outsourcing is to lower expenses in terms of labor, infrastructure and technology.

Though many domestic players have sprung up owing to the demand the ITES industry has, it is always necessary to know your vendors thoroughly before you could hook up a good deal for your outsourced projects. You can resort to the following points, in order to choose a better domestic outsourcing partner:

1. Work experience and credentials
The vendor that you wish to outsource your projects/domains should possess relevant work experience and credentials to support its credibility.

2. Reference checking
Reference checking has always helped to know a third party well. Checking with the references can help you to understand the vendor's capabilities properly.

3. Quality assurance
The vendor should be quality focused and these days many companies have adapted to standard norms and quality certification such as ISO 9001:2008.

4. Cost
If the pricing of any vendor I not cost-effective, then it primarily isn't serving the purpose of outsourcing. Thus, gather price quotes from all vendors available and see at your convenience which budget suits you the most.

5. Contract terms or SLAs
The vendor must be committed to the Service Level Agreement or SLAs and must be clear in its contract terms. The contract must also provide flexible terms for both the parties.

6. Confidentiality
You must always ensure that the vendor has a well defined set of security policies in place. How secure is your data at your vendor's site and what measures are taken to keep data safe are the questions that must be asked to the vendor.

Other points that you can further consider are location of the vendor, additional resources and capabilities offered by the vendor, reporting methodologies, vendor processes, financial stability of the vendor and cultural similarity etc. All these points may help you in deciding your best domestic outsource partner.

In Jaipur, one of the fastest growing outsourcing partners in the industry is Go4 Call Centre. Under the flagship of the parent company Cyber Futuristic Private India Limited, Go4 Call centre aims to serve your customer first with excellent customer support. Go4 Call Centre offers wide range of services through Inbound and Outbound call centre operations some of which include helpdesk services and remote troubleshooting of IT-related queries, transaction processing, accounting services, remote network management, end-to-end processing services etc.

Outsourcing : 5 Tips to Help You Select an Outsourcing Partner to Help Build Your Business

By Patti Malone

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To make this job easier, here are 5 tips that will help you select an outsourcing partner.

1. Does the outsourcing partner have experience with similar projects? or a record of accomplishment? Find out what projects the outsourcing person or company has handled before or are currently handling. Can you see who they have worked for, what kinds of projects they have done, and some real examples of their work? It is also going to help you narrow down your list if you find out that the person or firm has completed projects similar to yours.

2. Can you identify the outsourcing partner's business aims? Your company has its business goals and directions. It is worthwhile finding out what the outsource company's business aims are as well. Having an alignment in both companies' aims will give you an idea on how the project will turn out.

3. Will the outsourcing partner provide references from other firms that have hired their services? Being able to contact other employers gives you the peace of mind that the outsourced workers fulfilled their contract well and in a timely manner. Get feedback from them and make an assessment as to how long the project took them to fulfill or if they are able to deliver within your time requirements.

4. Does the outsourcing partner agree to your terms and conditions? Transparency between you and the outsourcing company will help both parties work harmoniously. You should document how long the project is going to run, when you expect it to be finished, and how many people will be involved in ensuring that the project will finish on time. Payment terms should also be clear when signing off the documents.

5. Can you build a long term relationship with the potential outsourcing partner? Do not select an outsourcing partner based solely on how long they have been in business. Initially, you may want to select two or more potential partners, give them the same job, and then decide which one you want to continue working with.

Body Language Can Make or Break a Job Interview

Body Language Can Make or Break a Job Interview
Are you looking for a job? You have to use your body!

by Robert Ordona, for Yahoo! HotJobs

Savvy job seekers know how important choosing the right words is when we communicate with prospective employers--but what about nonverbal communication?

"You could be saying how great you are," says image consultant and "Hello Job! How to Psych Up, Suit Up, & Show Up" author Alison Craig, "but your body could be giving your true feelings away." Mark Bowden, the author of "Winning Body Language" agrees with Craig--and with the highly regarded Mehrabian communication study, which found that if what's coming out of your mouth doesn't match what your body is saying, your audience is more likely to believe your body.

Here's some expert advice on how to effectively let your body do the talking in a job interview:

Making a great entrance
Craig and Bowden agree that the interview starts even before you get to the interview room: "You don't know who could be in the parking lot with you, looking at you from a window, or standing next to you in the elevator," says Craig. "Your body should tell anyone who might be watching that you're confident and calm. It's not the time to be frantically searching through your portfolio for printouts of your resume."

Show your good side
Hiring managers often ask receptionists for their take on people who come to the office for interviews, so Bowden suggests letting them observe you without letting on that you know they're watching. "Sit with your profile to them," he says. "It makes them feel comfortable, and if they're comfortable, they're more likely to form a good impression."

Craig suggests trying to predict the direction your interviewer will come from, so you can sit facing that direction. It'll make the greeting more graceful.

First impressions
While waiting, don't hunch your shoulders or tuck your chin into your chest, which will make you seem closed off. Sit with your back straight and your chest open--signs that you're confident and assertive. "But don't take this to the extreme," cautions Bowen. "Elongating your legs or throwing your arm across the back of the chair can make you appear too comfortable, even arrogant."

Also, says Craig, don't have so much stuff on your lap that you're clumsily moving everything aside when you're called. You want to rise gracefully, without dropping things, so you can smoothly greet the person coming to get you.

(Get tips on crafting a great resume that will earn you a job interview.)

Shake it--don't break it
Job interviews mean handshakes--so what are the secrets to the perfect handshake? The overly aggressive shake (or "death grip," as Craig calls it) can be as off-putting as the limp handshake, so practice with a friend before the interview to find the right balance.

You're going to be shaking with your right hand, so prepare by arranging your belongings on your left side. Offer your hand with the palm slightly up so that your interviewer's hand covers yours. "It's a sign that you're giving them status," says Bowden. And never cover the other person's hand with the hand you're not shaking with--it can be interpreted as a sign of domination.

Important steps
The walk to the interview is the perfect time to use body language: "Always follow that person, whether the person is the hiring manager or an assistant, to show you understand the protocol. You're saying, 'I'm the job candidate, and you're the company representative--I follow your lead.'" Bowen adds that you should try to "mirror" that person's tempo and demeanor. "It shows you can easily fit into the environment."

At the interview desk
In the interview room, It's OK to place a slim portfolio on the table, especially if you'll be presenting its contents, but put your other belongings on the floor beside you. Holding a briefcase or handbag on your lap will make you seem as though you're trying to create a barrier around yourself, cautions Craig.

Avoid leaning forward, which makes you appear closed off, Bowden says. Instead, he advises sitting up straight and displaying your neck, chest, and stomach area--to signal that you're open.

When gesturing with your hands, Craig says, you should always keep them above the desk and below the collarbone: "Any higher and you're going to appear frantic."

Bowden advises that you keep your hands even lower, in what he calls the "truth plane"--an area that fans out 180 degrees from your navel. "Gesturing from here communicates that you're centered, controlled, and calm--and that you want to help."

It's fine to sit about a foot away from the table so that your gestures are visible, he says.

The art of departing
At the end of the interview, gather your belongings calmly, rise smoothly, smile, and nod your head. If shaking hands with everyone in the room isn't convenient, at least shake hands with the hiring manager and the person who brought you to the interview space.

You may be tempted to try to read your interviewers' body language for signals about how the interview went, but don't, cautions Bowden--because they're likely trained not to give away too much. He sums up, "Don't allow any thoughts into your mind that may [cause you to] leave the interview in a negative way."

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12 Job Interview Tips You Should Know to Nail that Job

By: Ashley Truitt

So you want to further your career and go for a manager job or something of the same level. That's great - ambition is always good.



First, make sure your job resume is in good order. You can hire a professional resume writer if you want a great presentation or study some online resume writing tips if you want to have full control over your CV.



Once your resume is out there, the next thing you should do is prepare for possible interviews. Here's where a little career planning is in order and so here we present not just a few but TWELVE job tips you should know before you face your interviewer for that manager job.



Job Interview Tip #1 - Know the Company.

It is good business etiquette to know as much as you can about the organization to which you're applying. If you are quizzed about the company's history it's paramount you know something about them to prove you're serious about work for them. Your manager job description will be tough to live up to if you know nothing about the people with which you want to work.



Job Interview Tip #2 - Prepare for Questions.

Our second interview tip is crucial. Be prepared to answer questions about the company and about yourself. There's nothing more awkward than being stumped, flustered, and speechless. Avoid saying "Uhh" or "Ahhh" too much. Answer confidently by being knowledgeable about yourself, your goals, your skills, your achievements and what you can bring to the table.



Job Interview Tip #3 - Prepare Your own Questions.

Employers are impressed if you ask good, intelligent questions. Ask about work processes, quality control, common challenges within the company, and others. Demonstrate that you really want to understand the nature of your work so that you can function better in the organization.



Job Interview Tip #4 - Look Good.

You must be well groomed when showing up for an interview. Get a haircut if you need one; buy a new suit if your old one looks too tatty. Take a bath (heaven forbid you don't!) and iron your clothes. If you're a woman, wear moderate make-up, make sure your nails are manicured, and tone down the perfume. You don't want to make the interviewer choke as he/she takes a whiff of your scent!



Job Interview Tip #5 - Be Punctual.

Tardiness is bad and will immediately put a damper on things. Leave early so you will get to the office early. Don't waste your interviewer's time by showing up late. If you really want that manager job, you must demonstrate responsibility and be determined to keep appointments.



Job Interview Tip #6 - Shake Hands Firmly.

A good handshake shows you are confident and willing to engage. Always make eye contact when shaking hands; this coordination can accomplish much in establishing positive vibes.



Job Interview Tip #7 - Don't Overdo It.

Avoid unnecessary body movement; don't fidget. Keep still and punctuate your points with limited hand gestures. Don't ever point your fingers, especially at the person talking to you.



Job Interview Tip #8 - RELAX!

Many people panic at interviews and start biting their nails, toying endlessly with their wedding ring, drumming their fingers, or jiggling their legs. Stay calm, breathe deeply, and think of happy memories. Don't worry yourself sick about something that can be dealt with positively if you just take time to relax.



Job Interview Tip #9 - Listen Closely.

Pay attention to what is being said. Maintain eye contact, especially when it's obvious your interviewer is making an important point. Focus on the discussion at hand and keep your ears peeled for important details. If you mishear a word, don't be afraid to clarify rather than pretend you understood what was said.



Job Interview Tip #10 - Communicate Clearly.

Speak clearly and choose your words carefully. You may want to make a humorous comment but what if it backfires? Also, don't be obscure - use words and ideas that make sense and can be easily understood. Avoid being superfluous.



Job Interview Tip #11 - Don't Ever Talk Negatively. About Your Current/Previous Employer.

This is very important - don't be negative, especially when it comes to your previous employers or colleagues. It will only show that you have a tendency to bad-mouth other people and that's not something to advertise when gunning for a manager job. Always be positive and enthusiastic.



Job Interview Tip #12 - SMILE!

Smiling is important so pay a tremendous amount of attention to your teeth. Make sure they're immaculate and presentable. If you have discolored teeth (and most of us do), try a good tooth whitening product. There is a whole range of home tooth bleaching products to choose from that are effective and inexpensive; teeth trays are highly recommended.



You may not realize it but teeth bleaching is a powerful way to capture a person's attention and admiration - and could very well lead to that manager job you so highly covet.

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How To Write A Good Resume Use Fewer But More Powerful Words

By: Gene Grzywacz
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There is a strong tendency to want to say far too much on a typical resume. Your resume should be direct and to the point. Every phrase and every word should be highly relevant. That is how your resume should read.

Understandably, there is an impulse to add endless details to your resume since you don't want to miss any opportunity. After all, while you have your reader's attention - there is the urge to get everything out on the table. The problem is that too much information - "TMI" as my kids tell me - will tend to loose rather than keep the attention of the hiring manager. To prove this point, get a long resume of, say, a colleague and read through it. If it is longer than two pages, unless this person has quite an exotic work history, you will almost certainly be skimming, once you are more than two pages into the resume.

It may help to always keep in mind the primary objective of a resume. Better yet, let's review what a resume is not expected to accomplish. I suppose it could happen, but the real objective is not to get the hiring manager to offer you a job based on your resume. The primary objective is to get the interview! After you get to the interview stage you will have the right setting for discussing in detail your work history and any transferable skills that apply to the job opening.

Actually, when you think about it, too much information can have the opposite effect. When a hiring manager is making decisions about a stack of candidates, all it takes is a "no" about some aspect - any aspect - of the candidate's background and into the trash your resume will go. After all, he or she has reams of resumes to choose from. Best is to provide brief but action packed statements of capabilities and results, leaving the manager hungry for more details.

A good resume is one in which:

1 - your objectives are consistent with the company and the position being filled

2 - you a have solid track record as a competent employee who gets things done

3 - you have sufficient hands-on experience with the technical or procedural aspects of the job.

As you try your hand at being economical with words, emphasize what you accomplished over what was done day to day. In other words, emphasize what you designed, managed, created, what the company gained by your talents, etc. Most other details can be trimmed, with the exception of highly relevant keywords. Work those keywords in as bait for resume database searches. For example, if you used key software tools that every candidate is expected to know, work in a reference to those tools. If you are at an expert level for a certain skill that sets you apart, work that in, too.

How long should your resume be? If you are just starting out, or if you have worked for 10 years or less for one employer, then you should be able to keep it to one page. If you are more "senior", or if you a "fast track" employee with lots of accomplishments, then a two pager is fine.

Bottom line? Focus on the ways employer will benefit from hiring you. Do this in the section where you describe your career objectives. The remainder of your resume should consist of concise statements about your past accomplishments and the set of skills you offer - all providing the evidence that you can provide that benefit.

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New Graduate Resume - A Targeted Approach To New Grad Resumes

By: David Alan Carter
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A targeted resume... is it right for a new college graduate? A former recruiter explains why the general resume is out, and the targeted resume is in. Plus, how the new graduate can simplify the process of creating them.

When I grew up, kids fresh out of college could get by with a general resume. You remember those: grandiose but meaningless objectives, a drawn out education section, the briefest mention of a part-time job or two. All of it locked down on paper and static for the duration of the job search. And guess what? We all got hired. Well, those days are gone.

The job market today demands a different kind of resume. If a job seeker wants to compete in the aftermath of the worst recession in 50 years, even if that job seeker is fresh out of college with a spanking new diploma, the resulting resume had better be a targeted resume.

A Targeted Resume is a Customized Resume

A targeted resume is a resume that is customized to match up a candidate's qualifications with the specific requirements of a specific job. Showcasing the skills and experiences most relevant to one opportunity, a targeted resume is created for each new job application.

The Advantage of a Targeted Resume

As a new college graduate, your resume is competing fiercely with any number of qualified candidates. Want to be one of the few called in for an interview? Then first up, your resume needs to make it through several rounds of screenings. Resumes that are targeted toward the job opening in question improve their chances of getting through those screens and landing a phone call. General, one-size-fits-all resumes will be screened out. There is simply too much competition for it to be any other way.

How To Write Targeted Resumes

1. The first step is to write a master' resume. This core document will be the repository of all things remotely qualifying about you. Stick everything you can think of in there. Every positive trait, attribute or personal characteristic that might come into play in a work environment. All your jobs, no matter how seemingly insignificant. Each club or association to which you were ever a member, especially those in which you held leadership roles. Include relevant college courses and brief descriptions (with focus on how they relate to your career objective). Don't fret the length of this thing - nobody will see it but you.

2. As the need for a targeted resume arises (that is, as you prepare to apply to a job opening or a time slot with a campus recruiter), first make a copy of the master. Next, take that copy and begin eliminating everything that's not applicable to the position to which you're applying.

3. Tighten up the resume you're left with. If you know the title of the job position in question, put that title directly into the objective statement. Not using an objective statement? Then put the title of the job opportunity directly into your profile or summary section (and yes, you'd better be using one of these). Use the rest of your profile section to subtly redirect your personal and professional qualifications so they point naturally toward the job in question. You want to drive home the point that you are the right person for this particular job.

Once the profile has been sufficiently customized, go through the balance of your resume. Are there any past jobs from which you acquired skills applicable to your objective? If so, make that transition obvious. Along the same lines, focus your education toward the objective (for example, mention specific courses or a minor area of study, if relevant).

4.Get the length right. Your master or core resume can be a sloppy two, three or four pages long. Your targeted resume doesn't have that luxury especially for new grads. Whittle down the targeted resume until it fills no more than a single page.

You've just written a targeted resume. Now repeat that process for each new job opportunity, spinning off and customizing new resumes while leaving the master intact. This targeted approach is work, certainly. But it provides an opportunity for you to out hustle your competition.

Out hustle often enough, and you've got your job.

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6 Career Tips You Must Know

By: June Beezy

Although there are more occupational choices today than previous decades, economy has remained unstable and tumultuous. As we contemplate increasing career uncertainties, job jumping, work stress and dissatisfaction have become all too common. So how does a new graduate succeed? How do you get that job where the environment is favorable, the career is promising and the money is good.



Here are six tips to help you win at the business world's game. Gain transferable skills such as interpersonal and communication skills, time management and leadership. When you're not sure where your career is going, you can be sure that soft skills are needed along the way. Managers are increasingly searching for these in candidates because training can be given for technical skills.



Market yourself. In the business world, the one that you'll be promoting most is you. Learn to capitalize on your skills, stress your achievements, and be a corporate professional. Set-up beneficial relationships: Business networking is an invaluable tool to gain information, increase visibility and make all the right connections. Find mentors that you admire and connect with at a career level.



Get people to say "YES". It's not a fluffy world out there - people always want to know what's in it for them. By letting both parties win, your approach to negotiation will not only build relationships but also get what you want.

Stay motivated despite difficult circumstances: The wisdom of the day is: don't let your environment determine you because you can choose your response to the environment.



Frustrating moments will come, but a positive outlook can strengthen emotional Intelligence. Be aggressive about your career growth. Remember, it is your responsibility to direct your career. Be ready to identify new opportunities and focus on the long run. If you feel like these steps are not worth the effort, just remember how much time you'll be working in the business world.



Roughly one tenth of your life is spent making someone else rich. Isn't it only fair to create a satisfying work experience? Plus another great tip is always take things day by day and have a few short term goals rather then a couple big ones. Break them down into months and weeks rather then years. You'll find that this way you will always be on your toes and will actually be getting stuff 'done'.



Once you find that job where the people are great, the money is good and its work that you actually enjoy, then my friend you got a great thing going. Keep at it, work your way up and reach for the top. You know what they say, aim for the sky so if you fall, you'll land with the stars.

About the Author

Jenna Forthright is the resource developer for the 2007 consumer choice award winning vancouver community college, the Vancouver Career College.

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Changing Your Career - Tips To Beat The Stress

By: Abhishek Agarwal

Changing careers isn't an easy thing and many people remain in their dead end jobs not willing to change for better ones because they can't stand the stress associated with the process. The stress resulting from career change doesn't just come as a result of the process involved alone but also due to the uncertainty of what the future holds. This mostly irrational fears can be addressed by assessing your current situation, if you find it very wanting, then maybe things can improve for the better if something essential is done.



Most career change related stress comes as a result of disorder. Relocating to where jobs abound, having to sell your apartment or the hassles of locating new rental properties could be indeed stressful and all comes with finding a new career.



This kind of stress can best be addressed by committing your time to some re-organization and preparation beforehand. Some research could also assist a lot. Locating a good place to rent or hitch camp will enable the person facing disorder the best opportunity to reflect on their new career and it's challenges. Doing each step with caution and prudence can greatly reduce the stress involved in relocating.



Career related stress can be caused by the uncertainty of whether the worker will find promotion and better remuneration. They may constantly worry about whether their destined job fits their skill set or whether the company will actually cater for all their needs including medical and social security. Starting a new job is truly stressful, just similar to the tension of fitting in with new colleagues and other team players. Creating new friends is never easy in a new town and working alongside total strangers can be stressful for some time.



Indecision can also be another stress factor, that's worrying whether the decision to change careers is good or bad and never forming a conclusion. With the constantly changing work environments, stability in any job is never guaranteed.



It's therefore prudent for a worker considering career change to seek necessary training, this could prove beneficial in the long run because these added skill could add strength to their resume. Training as a preparation for career change should therefore act as a way of reducing stress when the time comes.



Getting courses on how to approach interviews, draft resumes that tick, locating jobs that match your skill set and seeking opportunities for work outside your field of specialization, will assist the an individual handle the stress that result from career change. By taking short courses and learning what they'll find as they look for a new career, the person will better prepare him/herself to face any kind of situation that may arise from career change this also increases their level of confidence.



Learning to lessen the stress brought about by career change can give an individual hope and confidence. Be it due to redundancy, age or interest, health, career change will always be stressful, but this stress can be lessened by learning how to cope with the whole process.

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Abhishek is a Career Counselor and he has got some great Career Planning Secrets up his sleeves! Download his FREE 71 Pages Ebook, "Career Planning Made Easy!" from his website http://www.Career-Guru.com/769/index.htm . Only limited Free Copies available.

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3 Hot Career Tips for Fresh Graduates

By: Annie Yap

Annie Yap is the founder and Managing Director of AYP Associates. Based in Singapore, it specialises in executive search of mid to senior level management talents across various job functions and industries.

Besides Singapore, AYP Associates helps companies to source for talents from Malaysia, PRC, Vietnam, Eastern Europe, Japan, Korea, Australia, UK and even USA.

Find out more at www.aypassociates.com


Annie, how can students prepare themselves to successfully enter the working world?

1. Know what you want – It's good to do some personality profiling tests to find out about your personality so that you will be more guided as to what kind of job suits you. For example, are you an introvert or extrovert? Are you people oriented? What are your interests? What are you passionate about? These factors will help you in deciding what type of career to pursue.

2. Be disciplined – when you start out in your new job, be focused and put in the hard work for the first 5 to 10 years of your working career. This is the crucial stage that will lay a solid foundation for your career progress.

Sharing from my own personal experience, I worked at GMP for 15 years since I graduated. The truth is, fresh graduates will definitely face many obstacles and challenges in the working world, but it's important to persevere, endure, and resist the temptation to job hop every time we face a problem, or join another company for small salary increments.

3. Be flexible – working life is very competitive as we all live in a global economy now and business functions at a very fast pace. In order to stay on top of things, we have to constantly equip ourselves with new knowledge, keep an open mind and be flexible to change so that we can successfully adapt to new environments.


What is one piece of important career advice that you have for everyone?

Don't chase after money, but rather, chase after career progression and money will eventually look for you.

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Get to know more of Annie Yap's career tips for Fresh Graduates, as she shares her experiences with JobsDB Singapore. See her YouTube video as she talks more about Career Tips for Fresh Graduates.

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Give yourself a Competitive Edge With Feng Shui Career Tips

By: Amit Bhalla

Our career is the central point of our lives and although money cannot buy everything, however a successful career can definitely open up the path to achieving the big and small pleasures of life. All of us try to get that extra edge over competition in every area of our life, be it through enhancing our career skills, polishing our knowledge or through other means such as luck enhancing tactics. The ancient practice of Feng Shui is one such tool available to individuals through which they can enhance different aspects of their lives. This Chinese practice balances the various elements like wind, water, air and fire to achieve peace and harmony in the crucial areas of our life like career, health, wealth and ofcourse personal relationships. Among the most popular methods is the Feng Shui career luck enhancing tips.





You may face a certain phase in your life where nothing seems to work out for you in the career front, or perhaps you are not being able to achieve the level of success that you deserve. At times some negative energy blocks our career luck, preventing us from successfully moving ahead in life. At times we do many things and act in ways which work against the Feng Shui career tips, thereby negating all our positive efforts. The implementation of the right and effective Feng Shui career guidance is therefore crucial to open up and activate the career luck of an individual. An individual’s career is ruled by particular direction according to his kua number and enhancing that corner will work wonders for his career.





Some Feng Shui career tips are general in nature and are beneficial for one and all. The water element is a strong force in activating career luck. The goldfish or terrapin turtle are popular choices for activating career luck. However, the direction in which you are placing the water body containing the fish or the turtle will play a crucial role in determining the positive effect on career luck. The Chinese coins are believed to be an auspicious tool in attracting wealth and luck. Place three coins tied together with a red ribbon in your wallet and you will see your wealth luck changing. The coins are also an auspicious symbol to be hung at the doorknob, facing the room. As the wealth and career factor are somewhat related, enhancing one also works in a complementary manner for the other.





Feng Shui career tips are very potent tools that can make a great change in your professional life. However, it is always advisable to implement any Feng Shui tips only after a consultation with an authentic professional. The elements need to be properly balanced in our living space to provide the best results. Wrongly implemented tips could very well play havoc and cause more harm than good. So implement Feng Shui career tips with care and see your life change for the better with the passage of time. Also let other tips and guidance enhance each aspect of your life successfully.

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Amit Bhalla works to help all those who want information about the latest and the best, most happening places in the city. To know more about local search services delhi, Conversion Service, Yellow Pages India, Local Search India, Feng Shui career tips visit www.myquest.in

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