Featured posts
2
The Big Reveal
The “Tell Me About Yourself” Interview Question
It happens to nearly everyone during the first part of a job interview: the prompt, ‘So, tell me about yourself.’ Interviewers have a clear strategy when they throw this line in the water. They want to know if you have a concise, articulate comeback – a short elevator speech that outlines your career accomplishments and tells them why their organization needs you and not another candidate on the short list.
0
Highlight your leadership skills to land the perfect position!
Does Your Resume Show That You’re a Leader?
You know you’re a leader, but does your resume show it? It should. Before you have that initial meeting with a potential employer, your resume creates that all important first impression. You want to brand yourself as a great leader, loud and clear, to increase your chances of landing your perfect position! We spoke with…
0
Managing Specialists
How to Lead A Team More Skilled Than You
Throughout the progression of one’s career, every executive will eventually run into the same situation: every talented manager will someday lead employees with more technical skill and know-how than himself. In these set-ups, plenty of talented managers are pushed to their limits – frustration ensues. With situations like this, it’s important to take on a…
0
5 Phrases to Sound Smarter During Presentations
Sometimes it can feel like you’re trapped in a bad dream – one presentation drones on after the next. The challenge isn’t just to display your findings – in a visually pleasing manner, naturally – but also to impress your audience. But while there are plenty of formulas for appealing PowerPoint templates and strategies, to…
0
Meeting culture
Power Dynamics – Sitting Strategically at the Conference Table
Have you ever heard of “strategic sitting”? This surprisingly important phenomenon can help you find the best place for yourself in meetings, and the most efficient place for those in the office. Click on ALLOW button to have access to more exciting career news!
0
Identify your capabilities
Self-Assessment before Job Hunting
As a job seeker, one needs to have a well-considered plan identifying your targets in order to reach your job search goal. Self-assessment before job hunting is key. You already know what you want to do and where you want to work and what you have to offer. When you sit down for an interview and they’re going to want you to be able to tell them who you are, what you know and what you have to offer.
0
Going off the Grid!
Permanent Availability on the Job
Being available at all hours is extremely important for many companies, but does this mean that employees have no right to switch off? Why shutting off your Smartphone and going “off the grid” should be allowed. Honestly, was it necessary to send that last email on Friday at 9:17pm? Could you not have sent that…
0
The ability to inspire others is learnable
Are you charismatic?
Employees like to be led by charismatic executives. Because they are authentic. Because they inspire. Because they electrify. It has been said that one either naturally has charisma or not. Oops! Error! Charisma can actually be thoroughly learned and used wisely. Our tips will tell you just how to do it. Click on ALLOW button…
1
Be Successful With More Effective Communication
Communications play a central role in day-to-day work. As a senior executive, this means you also have a challenge: You expect that your counterpart in the conversation will listen, understand and act as you wish. Using suitable communications techniques is an important key competency for senior managers. Effective communication is a capability, which can be…
0
The Chosen One
5 Interview Questions Your New Team Will Ask
In interview situations, you won’t just meet the HR manager – you’ll be invited to impress the team that you’ll be leading, who are ready to judge you at a moment’s notice. Answer these 5 interview questions cleverly, and you’ll definitely start off on the right foot. Click on ALLOW button to have access to…