Put magnet attraction into action
Here are two interview must-dos that may prove beneficial if you are job searching.
Category: Nonverbal Communication
What does that head tilt truly mean?
You can tell a lot about what someone is thinking by monitoring their body language.
Great communicators = great listeners
People believe that communicating is just about getting your point across, but the truth is there is no communication without listening.
Back to basics: getting a good grip
A good, well-timed handshake to pair with your grin is a sure way to stand out, whether you’re at the company picnic or an industry conference. Here’s how important it is: The prospective employee with the best handshake is more likely to get the job, research shows.
Battling bias in workplace messaging
Language can be a big factor in who you attract to your company, and job postings can skew toward male stereotypes, reports Emily Peck for The Huffington Post. There are several words and phrases that can hint at an unconscious bias in an organization.
Rule No. 1: Keep your audience in mind
Successful presenters prepare by not only focusing on information, but on their audience’s concerns and communication style. By catering to the audience, a presentation becomes more effective and has a higher chance of succeeding. To focus on your target audience and learn what they will expect, answer these questions.
Do your emails create accidental politics?
You see them, and maybe even send them, all the time: emails in which several people are addressed directly and several others cc’d. Consider the problems such “group huddle” messages can create and the chaotic thought processes that can result.
Expert tips to become a Twitter master
Twitter is one of the largest, most heavily trafficked social media networks, but don’t let that scare you away from getting active on it.
6 keys to a professional social media bio
Struggling to write a compelling social media biography? With these tips you’ll be on your way to crafting the perfect one.
Play it smart by playing it dumb
You probably hear a lot of ignorant or incorrect ideas in the course of your workweek. Laughing at or arguing with people can hurt your relationship with them, so you may want to “play dumb” if you hear something ridiculous, says Geoffrey Tumlin, author of “Stop Talking, Start Communicating.”