One of our team leaders waited until his last day at our company to tell us how old he was. Apart from the fact that he looked much older than he really was, I was suddenly aware of why. The rest of his team was older than him and he wanted to avoid that this might call his leadership into question. Yes, ageism in the workplace has become an important issue.
In negotiation situations, most people analyze the body language of their counterpart to gauge their trustworthiness. But as researchers from USC recently discovered, this can be a dangerous mistake. Other factors play a much larger role. One of the most widely discussed potential smiles is that of Melania Trump. In one particularly damning video, captured…
Do you want to make a career change in 2018? Congratulations, you’ve overcome the first hurdle – you’ve made the decision. But are you struggling with not knowing how to reach your goals, or believing that they may be too high? Today, we’ll take a close look at the success strategies of top athletes, to…
Why do we sometimes ignore opportunities that open up right under our noses? In this video we asked 8 managers if they have any regrets, in regard to their careers, and received surprisingly honest answers. One point of view we found particularly fascinating… Not every career path is straightforward, not every decision feels right…
Kick start your new career and succeed as an expat professional with these practical tips from international managers who have been in your shoes.
Potential management candidates are tested thoroughly during the interview process. If you have the ambition to become an executive, you should lay out a few strong arguments for your interviewer. We’ll show you how you should confidently respond to the question, “Why do you want to be a leader?” Are you ready for a leadership…
HR Managers and executive recruiters love these sweat-inducing interview questions for candidates. In our constant attempt to go through difficult interview questions, we have a few more today for you to consider, when preparing for your next senior level job interviews. This one was published on our sister site in German and has been considered from a cultural standpoint as well. Time and again, we have already discussed how culturally recruitment does vary.
Finding new jobs in leadership positions is an intricate affair. Although the economic landscape hasn’t been the most promising in recent years, the US job market still offers some valuable options. Naturally, some fields offer impressive figures for salaries, while others pale by comparison. While the figures are continuously shifting depending on the field you…
When thinking of reasons to ask for a salary increase, there seem to be countless. Every year, the cost of living and the cost of care increase, for example. In negotiations, however, it depends not on outside factors, but on your performance and making the right arguments. Can you prove that the success of the…
Are you familiar with the saying ‘you don’t get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate’? It may sound harsh, but it’s the sad truth. Take a moment and think about your financial compensation. What do you get in your current position? What could you get in your next job?
