Posts Tagged ‘ interview tips ’

Job interviews can be a stressful ordeal. Before you even walk into the interview room you’ll likely be wondering if the employer will like you, if you’re wearing the right clothing, if you’ll say the right thing, or if you’ll just flub the whole thing. Most interviewees claim they did not get a job...
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Before you sit down at the negotiating table, think about your interests and concerns and what’s really important to you. This is necessary so you can formulate a content goal, which should be specific, precise, and measurable. Think of it as the “what” that you wish to attain in the final agreement. For complex...
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One of the strongest components of effective communication is simply developing one’s listening skills. By truly listening to what the other party is saying, respect, credibility, and trust are gained. Listening thoroughly will also serve to allow one to sincerely respond to what the other person is saying. One’s response will be on target...
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Dale Carnegie knew that when someone makes a public presentation, even before he or she speaks, that person is condemned or approved by the audience largely through his or her smile. In his book, “How To Develop Self Confidence & Influence People by Public Speaking,” he tells of the time he was writing for...
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Projects rarely move forward and new initiatives are rarely successful if you do not have “buy in” from your team.  A great technique to build “buy in” is to help your team better understand why and how the project or initiative can positively effect them.  One way to do that is to get your...
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Rousseau claimed spoken words were the greatest way to communicate. Written words were inferior because their author could not always be there to explain what he or she meant when writing them. However, the post-modernist philosopher, Derrida, argued otherwise, claiming neither version of language superior to other in their ability to provide effective communication....
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SHL heeft zijn Global Assessment Trends Report 2011 uitgebracht, waarin een aantal belangrijke aandachtspunten naar voren komen waar organisaties zich op moeten richten. Daarnaast geeft SHL een uitgebreid overzicht van de wijze waarop organisaties talent meten. Wereldwijd werden meer dan 460 HR-professionals ondervraagd (onder wie 53 procent van EMEA) om trends in talent management...
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Today’s the big day! Interview day. You’ve crafted the perfect resume and cover letter, and now it’s time to show your potential employer what you have to offer. But how can you best prepare yourself for the questions? It can be challenging and nerve-wracking, but it doesn’t have to be if you’ve done your...
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