May 28, 2015
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How to Answer ‘What’s Your Dream Job?’ in an Interview

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It can be difficult to articulate your ideal job – especially in an interview. You know your interviewer is going to be judging your response, so how do you decide what to say?

Think about your dream job as a combination of your skills, interests and values. Talk about your skills to show what you’re good at. Share your interests to show the big picture. What drew you to the industry initially? Lastly, your values will bring the focus back to the company and how you could make a good fit.

Don’t feel like you need to mention a specific job title. This way, you’ll show your flexibility and you’ll give the recruiter a chance to get to know you better.

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May 27, 2015
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The Trick to Sounding More Confident: Fake it Til You Make it

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When you sound more confident, you can do better in job interviews, presentations, and develop better business relationships. In fact, confidence can do a lot for you in life. But sometimes it can be difficult to sound confident when you don’t feel it.

One trick to speaking more authoritatively is to speak slowly. When you speak fast, you’re more likely to make errors and sound shaky. Slow your speech to give weight to what you’re saying and allow your audience to take in your message.

Another strategy is to use pauses. Pauses will help you to speak slower and give more impact to your words. You’ll also have a chance to collect your thoughts as you pause and prepare for what you’re going to say next.

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May 27, 2015
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Stop Feeling Guilty About Quitting Your Job

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When you land a new job, you will most likely have some mixed feelings. You’re excited to start your new job, but you feel some guilt about leaving your old one. And although guilt is natural, it’s not necessary.

As a professional, you should be continuing to expand and grow. Your colleagues feel the same way you do and will be able to empathize with your need to move on to a new challenge.

If the tables were turned and it was your company letting you go instead, they wouldn’t be feeling too guilty, so why should you? Business is business, and sometimes difficult decisions need to be made.

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May 26, 2015
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How to Never Miss a Deadline Again

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In the business world, there are always deadlines, and missing them can often have great consequences, such as losing clients, profits, etc. But even more importantly, deadlines, and whether you make them or miss them, reflect on your reliability. With a few strategies, you can make sure you always make the deadline.

Approach the deadline like the theatre. Theatre productions always have non-negotiable deadlines. No matter what happens, the job gets done and the show must go on.

Take in the whole picture. Assess the details, and give yourself the time and resources to make sure you can accomplish everything to the level of quality needed.

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May 26, 2015
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Go Back to Basics for Your Job Search

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When you’re searching for a job, it’s easy to forget the important things. Whether you’re just starting your job search or you’ve been trying to find a position for awhile, taking a moment to remember a few common sense things might transform your search.

Don’t forget to show why you’re perfect for the job. You know you can do the job, but the hiring manager doesn’t. You need to show them what makes you the best with a killer cover letter and stand-out resume.

Do more than just polish your resume. There comes a time when it’s going to take more than just a resume to land the job. That’s where your connections come in. Take advantage of networking. It may just mean the difference between getting the job and not getting it.

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May 22, 2015
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Don’t Let Vacation Guilt Ruin Your Vacation

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Many working Americans are afraid to ask for time off. Maybe they’re afraid of being replaced or of work piling up in their absence. In fact, 40 percent of Americans leave vacation time unused every year.

But taking a vacation can actually be good for you – and for your boss! A recent study by the Society for Human Resource Management found that taking time off increased productivity, engagement and happiness.

With all the facts swinging your way, there’s no reason not to kick back, relax and enjoy that piña colada!

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May 22, 2015
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Is it Time to Switch Up Your Networking Strategy?

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There’s no doubt that networking is important. But sometimes you could be networking and networking and still not getting any results. Maybe people are turning down your meeting requests or finding reasons to cut your conversations short.

If you find these things happening to you, you may not be networking the right way. There are certain types of networkers you never want to be.

Don’t over-communicate. You might be excited about making a connection, but too many emails, tweets and phone calls could send your contact over the edge. Play it cool instead.

Be confident, not cocky. While you should put your best foot forward, you shouldn’t bore your contact by only talking about yourself.

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