When Managers Take Their Stress Out on Their Employees
by Sabina Nawaz Adam ran a $500 million business. The company was on a sharp upward trajectory, the biggest competitor was a distant second, and his board loved him. But there was a problem. Even though his company was performing well, his employees’ productivity seemed sluggish. Designs required countless iterations, development was fraught with delays,…
Calm Your Nerves
Interviewing is stressful! Prepare not only for interview questions and answers, but also how to handle nerves!
First Impressions
Watch and learn what NOT to do at a first interview… because creating a positive first impression is critical to your career success.
Respectful Questioning is Critical!
Candidates are encouraged to ask questions in an interview… just not these questions! If you’d like a second interview (or a job offer), don’t inquire about benefits.
Keep It Positive!
Negativity can kill an interview. Want the job? Keep it positive!
Want to Know a Secret?
Posts from Dave Sjolin and John Assaraf on NeuroGym Achievers Facebook Group Page Dave Sjolin: In reading many posts, I’ve come to realize that many of you are looking for that spark of motivation that will get you going (again). Unfortunately, motivation is not the spark that will get you moving. Motivation is a result….
21 Freakishly Effective Ways to Motivate Employees (Updated for 2019)
by Jeff Murphy You finally have your dream team in place. You’ve hired selectively, waiting for just the right fit for each role. These are people with stellar backgrounds and proven track records of success. On paper, these individuals are poised to contribute to your culture and help take your department – and your business…
Be Prepared
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ~ Benjamin Franklin Thinking about a career transition? This advice holds true when #interviewing.
10 Tips For Not Screwing Up Your Video Interview
by John Sumser There are two basic types of video interview. Live interviews, where you talk to the interviewer from your video device, were the first wave. While they are still used, their use is declining. Taped interviews, where you respond to prompts, either written or in an application, are becoming the norm. They allow…
How To Conduct A Successful Video Interview
by Matt Krumrie Rayanne Thorn’s first recruiting job was as an executive recruiter for a health care company, where she was responsible for filling senior level positions. “We flew candidates in to LAX or Orange County Airport from all over the county for face-to-face interviews,” says Thorn, now Vice President of Product Marketing and Strategy…
Webcam Interviewing Part 2
Ace your next webcam interview by avoiding these common mistakes…
Webcam Interviewing Part 1
Preparation is critical for a successful webcam interview. Learn what NOT to do in our first video…
Verbal Wandering
“Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.” ~ Plato Be wise when interviewing. Avoid rambling.
The Magic of Thinking Big
by David J. Schwartz, PH.D.