How to Navigate the Two Way Street of a Job Interview

5 Defining Moments of Every Job Interview

Today’s guest post comes from Reyna at Careerbliss.

It’s a commonly held belief that when you’re at a job interview, you’re the only one in the room who is on trial.

This couldn’t be further from the truth. A good job interview should be a two-way street; the company gets to learn all about you, and you get to learn more about the company and the job being offered.

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The Real Reason Your Boss Drives You Crazy

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So you know that your boss drives you nuts….but you’re not sure exactly why.

It’s not that you outright dislike him. And he’s certainly not an unreasonable guy.

And even though you often find him difficult to work with, it’s not like you have a horrible boss story to share with the world.

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Four Actions You Can Do Today That Will Spur You Towards Your Dream Career

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Today’s guest post comes from Logan Strain

If you are amongst the people who really know what kind of career you want to be in, count your blessings.

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Simple Meditation Tips for a Happier Workspace

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Today’s guest post comes from health writer Marcela De Vivio

Balancing work and life has become a priority amongst many employees. Some progressive companies seek to improve the mental and emotional conditions in the office for their employees, as improved productivity and morale is linked to a happier workplace.

Meditation, previously practiced only by a small percentage of the American population, is now being embraced more widely as the world becomes increasingly fast-paced. Usually considered a private endeavor, research has shown that group meditation in a work setting can provide a multitude of benefits including improved mood and reduced stress.

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Tony Stark’s Candid Career Advice for the Career Challenged

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If there was one word I’d use to describe the purpose of superheroes it would be…HOPE.

In the pop culture world we’ve created, nothing thrills us more than to put these characters in over whelming situations of despair, challenge, and uncertainty only to see how they’ll overcome it.

And even though we aren’t battling an alien invasion of New York or stopping a mad man from blowing up Gotham, we still enjoy witnessing the journey.  There’s something about the indomitable spirit of these characters that we secretly imagine possessing ourselves.

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How to Convince Your Boss You’re Ready For a Promotion

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Today’s guest post comes from Stanley.  Stanley has worked with executive search firms for a number of years and shares his wisdom with us today.

Getting a promotion is a lot like training for a marathon.

Reaching for the top requires stretching and this is never truer than when it involves your chosen career. Mental fitness is as vital as physical fitness when building a noticeable profile.

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Should We Worry That Robots are Taking Our Jobs?

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Even though we’re told the economy is rebounding, you still know a few folks who are looking for work. And coming up empty.

Maybe you’re even one of them.

So when you see a growing number of articles and blog posts showing projections that indicate machines are expected to replace even more jobs in the future, you can’t help but worry a little.

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How to Deal Effectively with Tears at Work

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Perhaps you were really, really angry.

Maybe frustration got the better of you. Or you might have been dealt some overly harsh criticism that took you completely by surprise.

Regardless of the reason, the damage was done.

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Your Resume is Becoming a Relic

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If someone asked you for three words that sum up your reputation, what would you say?

How would other people describe your judgments, your knowledge, your behaviors in various situations?

In a recent TED Talk, The Currency of the New Economy is Trust, author Rachel Botsman explains why the answers to these questions are becoming profoundly important.

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Listen Up! The Top Skill That Hiring Managers are Looking For

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Quick note before we get into the post.

Tomorrow we are finishing up our webinar series with “How to Communicate Effectively With Anyone”.

You’ll get to… - See a free tool hundreds of our clients use to find out a person’s communication style - Get a cheat sheet for what are the best ways to communicate with you - Find how to discover a person’s communication style in 60 seconds

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