6 Ways Your Attitude Could be Damaging Your Job Hunt

6 Ways Your Attitude Could be Damaging Your Job Hunt You could be the most qualified candidate on the market, but if you go about your job search with the wrong attitude, you could still struggle to secure a job. Theres more to hire-ability than your qualifications and skills, as people want to hire individuals who are easy to get on with and  are  driven to achieve their best in their jobs. If you make a poor impression in your interview it could cost you the job, so make sure you enter your job hunt with a positive and proactive approach. Even if your job hunt has left you feeling pretty fed up, its important that you do not allow this to affect your behaviour. Here are a few mistakes that could hinder your job hunt: 1) Hostility Managers dont want to hire people with a frosty demeanor, they want to work with people  who are friendly and will work well with others. If you dont  come across as an approachable and sociable individual, you are likely to raise concerns that you wouldnt fit in well with the team, or could cause conflict in the workplace. Make conversation with your interviewer to ensure that they feel at ease around you and never underestimate the power of a smile! 2) Arrogance Confidence can be a good thing when interviewing for a new job, as  its essential that you have faith in your own abilities; however there is a fine line between self-assurance and arrogance. Nobody wants to work with somebody who regards themselves as a gift from God. Even if you are amazing at your job and could well be the best candidate for the job, by no means should you start shouting this from the rooftops, itll only send your interviewer running a mile! 3) Pessimism Pessimism and feeling sorry for yourself will get you know where and if you dont think youre going to achieve anything, then you probably wont! If youve been struggling in your job search, it may have left you feeling pretty disheartened, but try not to let it show when it comes to interviewing for a new role. Try to be optimistic about your chances and in turn you will demonstrate the positive go-getting attitude that lots of employers look for in their staff. 4) Laziness Job hunting isnt an easy task and if you want to land your dream job, youre going to have to put the time and effort in! If you sit back and expect somebody else to do the leg work, you are never going to get anywhere, even if a contact said that they can help you out. One way to prove that you are self-motivated and serious about a job is by following up your job applications and interviews, rather than sitting back and waiting to hear from employers. 5) Rudeness Rudeness isnt a very favourable  trait to possess in general, so youre certainly not going to impress an interviewer or hiring manager if you have no manners! Make sure that you thank them for their time and consideration during the application process and if offered an interview, be sure to present yourself smartly, shake their hand and behave in a polite manner throughout. Manners dont cost a thing, but make a world of difference! 6) Self deprecation If you have no confidence in your capabilities, then why would an employer? You have to really sell yourself in your job hunt and know how to promote your best qualities and skills, so have faith in yourself. By adopting the attitude that you are not good enough for the role, you probably wont do a very good job of convincing an employer that you are! [Image Credit: Shutterstock]

Understand #PowerPose To Have Good Body Language For Success

Understand #PowerPose To Have Good Body Language For Success In the following TED talk, Amy Cuddy explains how your body language shapes who you are.  Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” â€" standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident â€" can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success. Amy Cuddy’s research on body language reveals that we can change other people’s perceptions â€" and even our own body chemistry â€" simply by changing body positions. Risk tolerance, which is the gambling, what we find is that when youre in the high-power pose condition, 86 percent of you will gamble. When youre in the low-power pose condition,only 60 percent, and thats a pretty whopping significant difference. Heres what we find on testosterone.From their baseline when they come in, high-power people experience about a 20-percent increase, and low-power people experience about a 10-percent decrease. So again, two minutes, and you get these changes. Heres what you get on cortisol. High-power people experience about a 25-percent decrease, and the low-power people experience about a 15-percent increase. So two minutes lead to these hormonal changes that configure your brain to basically be either assertive, confident and comfortable, or really stress-reactive, and, you know, feeling sort of shut down. And weve all had the feeling, right? So it seems that our nonverbals do govern how we think and feel about ourselves, so its not just others, but its also ourselves. Also, our bodies change our minds.  Amy Cuddy, transcript of TED talk. 5

Our Workplace of the Future

Our Workplace of the Future What do you envision in your workplace of the future? Robots? Moving walkways? If we  look at how offices have changed over  the last hundred years, where do we see the biggest differences? Workspaces, communication and technology. Take a look at this infographic from TopManagementDegrees.com  to see  how these three integral parts of the office are expected to  evolve in the not-so-distant future.

Going Travelling Use your experiences to land the job.

Going Travelling Use your experiences to land the job. It is nearly the beginning of the last term of the academic year. Many of you may be trying to look past the exams, to the fun you are going to have over summer. Maybe you’re going travelling? Perhaps you’re also thinking of applying for some jobs? It’s important to make sure that you reflect on your travel experiences so that you can “sell” them effectively to your prospective employers. I’ve been thinking about this blog because I ve just been on holiday to Vietnam and Cambodia. Ive tried to ponder what would be the best way to  talk about  my experiences to an employer. Its important to do better than the hackneyed travel broadens the mind approach. Why not think about specific experiences from your holiday and relate them to the world of work? This will allow you to tell a compelling and personal story that might really resonate with that target recruiter. Here, by way of example,  are some thoughts which might help you to build your own case to  pique the interest of employers. 1. Travel makes you look at different perspectives. I went to the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City. I expected it to be challenging and difficult and it was. Of course the museum portrays one point of view, but the stories of atrocities are compelling. After the visit, and while I still felt haunted by many of the images, I met and talked to an American who had also just been to the museum. His take on it was that it was an awesome piece of propaganda and that there had clearly been massive corruption on both sides. It is interesting to see how different people coming from different backgrounds can look at the same thing in some divergent ways. There are messages for the workplace here. It’s important to be aware that the reaction of others is coloured by their personal and cultural backgrounds. It may be necessary to explain your thinking very clearly and to check understanding. Its always worth considering whether others are likely to view things in the same way as you. Try  to be conscious of your own cultural “baggage”, your age, your economic circumstances, perhaps also your religion  and try to consider whether this means that you see things differently from those around you.   If you have this personal insight and understanding youre more likely to be able to forge effective working relationships with colleagues. 2. Travel teaches you how to surrender control Now I am very impatient and am a bit of a control freak, I don’t find it easy to submit to the “process” of travel. I can’t control the time an aircraft takes off or how long a flight takes, or even whether my baggage has made it to the plane. When I travel I have to consciously practise letting go. My flight back from Ho Chi Minh City ran a bit late, I needed to make a connection in Paris and it was clear that time would be tight. There was absolutely nothing I could do, worrying wasn’t going to change anything. At work it is good to be organised and to plan and to set up contingencies but sometimes you have to “go with flow”.   It is important to understand that no one individual can control everything or do everything. You have to be prepared to rely on colleagues and to be confident that they will do their jobs correctly. I am going to try to remember this at least for a few weeks! 3.  Travel shows you how much you take for granted In the UK I never stop to be grateful for the clean drinking water which comes out of the tap. Suddenly, when you realise that it’s not such a good idea to use the tap water, even to clean your teeth, the unthinking acceptance of that clean water seems a bit ungrateful. It isn’t just material things which we take for granted though; it is also our skills and abilities. We often spend time worrying about the things we don’t think we’re so good at, but rarely stop to be grateful for the thinks which come easily to us. If you’re thinking about  applying  for jobs, then  remember to tell employers about those strengths you’ve never had to work at and which you might not necessarily value properly. Perhaps you’re a natural communicator or a very creative thinker? Make sure you promote your strengths. Your travel narrative  will be different but I hope this gives you an idea of how you might use  your own  experiences to help you to land a job.

Interview Series Career Experts Emily Kapit from Refresh Your Step CareerMetis.com

Interview Series â€" Career Experts â€" Emily Kapit from Refresh Your Step In this interview series, we caught up with Emily Kapit from Refresh Your Step who shares her expertise and insights about job search, career change, etc. in today’s marketplace.Tell us a little bit about your companyevalReFresh Your Step LLC, is a boutique career advisory firm with a team of highly certified resume writers and career strategists.We work with clients from every level and sector, both throughout the US and all over the world.How did you get started in this path?My earlier work included working in the broadcast industry up in NBC/ABC in Manhattan following college. I transitioned to doing PR for a global investment bank and later moved into a recruiting role for the same bank.evalI was so intrigued by the number of people who disliked their roles â€" at all levels of the firm and also within other organizations â€"that I decided to be part the solution for partnering with people on making a smart, strategic move towards fulfilling roles.I went back to grad school to get a Masters in Educational Psychology What is the most exciting part of working in thisindustry?Hands down, pulling back the curtain on how one can approach their careers and growth from a different, more empowered place, partner with clients on making key changes Also, I commonly see clients spending hours crafting resumes and cover letters for similar roles.Make it easy on yourself and craft versions of each that you can generally use 95% of the time and then tweak the last bit per role.Not only will you will save yourself a TON of time but free yourself up to do more important things like make real connections in your targeted industry and learn how to leverage the various aspects of LinkedIn!How should job seekers approach job search today?I think it is absolutely key that job seekers look at their strategies from a shifted perspective. Rather than applying to 50 jobs per day, look at your job search less quantitative and more qualitative.Said a different way, the goal is to m ove away from feeling like one needs to get out a certain number of applications per day and focus more on growing a network, building relationships with targeted people, having informational interviews, and generally being in front of people.Additionally, ensuring that one’s professional documents are achievement-based is also key!What is the biggest trendCheck out the 2 Podcast interviews Emily Kapit has done with us:#17 â€" Career Expert Series : Emily Kapit from Refresh Your Step LLCEpisode 013 â€" The C.A.R.E. Podcast â€" Experts Corner â€" Emily KapitEmily Kapit and Refresh Your Step have also been featured in our recent compilation of the most resourceful career experts and career blogs â€" Top Career Advice Websites.

Tips For Turning Around A Struggling Retail Business

Tips For Turning Around A Struggling Retail Business The story is the same on every high street. More and more retail stores are closing down due to the rise of the online competition. It’s a sad sign of the times, for both consumers (though they have contributed to the loss) and for retail owners who have had to relinquish the battle. Should you own a retail store, you will understand the battle. How can you stay open when Amazon, eBay and the like (as well as the bigger retail giants) are taking a share of your customers away from you? It’s not easy, but don’t give up the fight just yet. Here are some tips you may find useful. Engage with your customers. Don’t let your customers get away from you. Use the customer engagement tips here, build relations with your customers, and find ways to deepen their connection to your store. Talk to them on social media, hold special events within your store, and use customer surveys to find out more about them. The more you can do to keep your customers the better. Give your store a facelift. You won’t draw in any customers if your storefront is drab and generic, so use a spot of paint, use signage in bold and bright colours, and attract your customers from the outside. When the customers are in, ensure everything is well signposted, with clear and uncluttered aisles, with products displayed in an attractive design. Visit https://hydeproductsusa.com for advice on your inner architecture, using their services to expand your store. Perhaps install a customer bathroom, changing room, showroom, product testing area… think big, and find new ways to improve the usability of your store. Keep your finger on the pulse. What are the current trends in business? By doing some research, by visiting websites such as this one, https://www.shopify.com, talking to other industry leaders in your locale, and surveying customers, you will be able to stay current, despite the threat of the competition. Rather than fearing change, embrace it, and diversify and amend your business to stay in line with what the modern consumer wants in today’s shopping arena. Sort out your inventory. If you are struggling to sell your stock, there may be a very good reason for this. Is it outdated? Is it overpriced? Think about it. Replaced outdated stock with something that is new and relevant to the customer. If your pricing is too steep, check out your competition (online and off) and price your products to be competitive. Speak to your suppliers as well, and try to purchase stock at a cheaper price, perhaps by bulk buying certain items. Then have a sale, and clear out your unwanted stock under the pretense that you are being generous to your customers. Focus on your staff. Regardless of your presence on the shop floor, ensure your staff are well-trained in the areas of customer service and sales. The more work they can do to support your struggling business, the better. Motivate them with incentives (there are loads of examples at https://blog.bonus.ly/) and get them on board with improving your retail business. These are just a few of the ways you can turn around your struggling business. We hope we have been able to help, but remember to speak to those other people who can aid you, such as business mentors, industry professionals, and your financial advisers. Thanks for reading, and good luck with your business.

How to Cite Writing a Chapter in a Book For Resume

How to Cite Writing a Chapter in a Book For ResumeWriting a chapter in a book for resume will do a lot to help you get noticed. Of course, you have to write a good first draft, but once you have finished with that, the rest will be a breeze. Writing a chapter in a book for resume is also a good way to save yourself a lot of time.You have to understand that not all books are required to be written. Some people are not interested in reading a book. You need to get that off your mind.Here are some tips for writing a chapter in a book for resume. First, you have to select your topic, or more specifically, which chapter you want to write. Second, you have to figure out what you want to say. Third, choose the specific format you will use to write it.Some people prefer to write a chapter in a book for resume in a blog format. Others will want to write a blog in a chapter format. To determine the best format, you can check the book's website and see if there is a chapter format to choose fro m.Then, you have to choose the topic that you want to write a chapter on. You can check the book's website for that. Third, decide which chapter you want to write.Once you have chosen the topic, you have to determine what chapter you will want to write. Since you have already decided the format you will use, this step is pretty easy. You just have to go to the website of the book you have chosen, and find a page where you can create your chapter. The website will have a tab for you to input the title, the author and the date.Fourth, once you have completed your chapter, you can put the chapter into an outline. You need to decide if you want to use bullet points or captions. If you choose captions, you have to put in the first sentence as a caption and then, depending on the author, you may have to provide the second, third or fourth sentence as captions.Fifth, once you have started writing the chapter, you need to proofread the chapter. You do not want to spend all day writing a cha pter only to realize later that you have missed something. You have to make sure that you will cover the topic completely before you submit the chapter for resume.