Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

Several years ago, I found myself in a position at a company that was facing budget cuts. I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. Ask questions during the interview.

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Allwork

JULY 1, 2025

Pichura’s concerns are reinforced by recent findings from Intelligent.com, which show that 6 in 10 companies have let go of at least one recent college graduate in the past year. Nearly 80% of those companies had placed the employee on a performance improvement plan before termination. These mismatches are part of a larger pattern.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

Organizations around the world, whether governmental agencies, Fortune 500 companies or startups, use DISC. Dominance Youre confident in most situations and motivated by accomplishing bottom-line results. A big part of Van Ransts work involves helping construction companies build out their people.

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MAY 1, 2025

My husbands layoff from a startup company came nine weeks after we had our third child. His company offered him a one-month severance, so we hoped he might secure a new job quickly. Often, interviewers told him they had sifted through more than 500 resumes and that his was one of a handful to land an interview.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 15, 2022

. “How do I get around showing my age in a virtual interview? I’ve submitted a resume that includes the last 16 years (two jobs at my current employer) and I am getting initial interviews. As a result, no follow up interviews. If a company counts you out because of your age, move on to the next one.

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Allwork

AUGUST 4, 2024

Continual interview rescheduling and unnecessary personal questions signal disorganization and unprofessionalism, deterring candidates. Respect among colleagues and good company culture are significant for job seekers, influencing their acceptance of job offers alongside financial incentives. Orange Flags for Job Seekers 1.Lack

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

But some companies are continuing to push to improve the lives of their employees or their clients as innovators in the future of mental health. They don’t all look the same—some companies that support mental health have the next generation in mind, and some have workplace environment improvement at the heart of their mission statements.

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JULY 4, 2022

When I graduated, I realized, “Wow, all the companies that I want to work for are actually across the street.” I founded three companies in succession, and the third one was a very odd concept now known as pay-as-you-go. Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. I was willing to take risks.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

I applied for the job, nailed the interview and aced the written test that followed. After carefully crafting a thank-you note to the hiring manager, expressing my gratitude for their time and consideration, I felt confident that I had made a good impression. I’ve been there. Then came the waiting game. Did I get the job or not?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2008

I had an interview at 11, but I was busy with my job, my father was in the hospital and I was trying to arrange an engagement party for my daughter. I finally decided that they would just have to take me as I was because I didn't have the time to do everything I knew I should be doing to prepare for this interview.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 5, 2007

I had an interview at 11 in the morning, but I had been so busy with my job, my daughter was getting married and my father was ill in the hospital. I finally decided that they would just have to take me as I was because I didn't have the time to do everything I knew I should be doing to prepare for this interview. Check them out.

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OCTOBER 15, 2022

Many of us think of a “questioner” as someone who’s more a thinker than a doer, whereas the successful go-getter is supposed to be confident, decisive and certain. Not only does questioning enable leaders to solve problems, it helps them explore fresh opportunities and lead their companies in new directions. “How?

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JUNE 8, 2023

These days, many companies have moved to a structured hybrid model , which means it’s time to lop off the mullet and save the sweatpants for after 5 p.m. HR operations manager Christina Theine graduated from her college’s business school in 2011, and had purchased new clothes for interviewing.

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MAY 15, 2023

2023 grads are entering a job market that is not so quick to employ new grads. This is a shift from the past two years where companies were fiercely competing to recruit interns and recent graduates. Although the U.S. Many of the top-paying and most sought-after large companies, such as Google, Meta, and McKinsey & Co.,

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JANUARY 18, 2024

One of the biggest challenges in flexible work contexts is measuring hybrid and remote work effectiveness; without the right metrics, how can you be confident your work model is actually working? His company initially specialized in software development services, where time was the primary commodity.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 21, 2008

You're going on an interview, whether by choice or necessity You have to go in with confidence, and being prepared is the key When they say, "Tell me about yourself", that’s not the time to babble Don't talk about your kids and spouse or your financial trouble You could be asked things like, "What have you learnt from your mistakes?"

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Success

JUNE 21, 2021

Moving up in your company seems like a no-brainer, but many hidden costs are associated with getting a promotion. . Keep an ongoing list of your accomplishments to help boost your confidence when you advocate for yourself or to act as a reminder when you doubt yourself. The same is true at work. Ask for feedback.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

When he first interviewed with my company, he was rough around the edges. He was confident, intelligent and impressive—the kind of guy who could walk through the rain and not get wet. Confidence can only go so far. When I interview young professionals, I almost always ask, “Why should I hire you?”

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Synchrony’s flexible work policy has significantly boosted inclusion and engagement across the company, with flexibility available to all employees, fostering a supportive environment. Synchrony, a leading financial services company, has been at the forefront of this shift and the benefits it provides.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

The result is an increase in your competence and, more than that, an increase in your confidence and personal fulfillment. Stress reduction, confidence building and enhanced communications skills all fall within the purview of this four-part professional development course. Building Company Culture Your company is made of people.

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Ian's Messy Desk

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

You’ve landed an interview. With these 4 P’s, you’ll increase your chances of a successful interview. Preparation is the first step toward a good interview. Assess yourself to identify the skills you have to contribute to a company and job. Know the company. Find out the company’s vision and mission statement.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 11, 2008

Thank you for coming in for an interview today. Well, I just think it's a great company. We have several other candidates to interview, so I appreciate you coming in." But the problem with saying the wrong thing in a job interview is that you probably won't get another chance. Keep confidences. Sure thing.

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JUNE 14, 2025

A growing number of career coaches and workplace leaders say that phone anxiety, or “ telephobia ,” is creating a new kind of communication gap, one that’s affecting interviews, collaboration and client-facing roles. Some companies are taking note. I call it the ‘triple M.’”

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2019

In part two I mentioned confidence is a key component to embracing and defining your own empowerment, courage is another major component. A person can have courage and confidence, but not be competent. Confident communication. Joan Burge. . Competence, the third ingredient to the formula of empowerment. Decision making.

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Job Advice Blog

APRIL 22, 2010

Many of my clients have asked me to help them prep for a phone interview. The interviewer can’t see you – there is not opportunity to gauge body language or make the same kind of connection. The Call: When you do your phone interview make sure that you are in a quiet place with good phone reception. What do you do on the phone?

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JULY 22, 2024

A colleague left the company, doubling her workload, and the company had no plans to replace him. Facing unfair compensation When she brought her findings to her boss, he told her that she had to be with the company for at least a year before she would even qualify for a raise. as a government contractor in Washington, D.C.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 21, 2013

Your goal as an applicant is to clearly demonstrate through your admin applications and interviews why employers should bring you on board. Whether you''re hoping to become a receptionist or head administrator, your chances of receiving a serious offer hinge on your resume and interview.

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MAY 5, 2022

In a Q&A with HireVue Interim CMO Amanda Hahn, she explained how companies and recruiters can do their part in closing the gender pay gap. . In a Q&A with HireVue Interim CMO Amanda Hahn, she explained how companies and recruiters can do their part in closing the gender pay gap. .

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Home About Me Advertise The 4 Most Difficult Interview Questions By The Professional Assistant on Friday, November 23, 2007 Filed Under: Job Seeking A re you going in for an interview for that dream job? Discuss your skill set, experience and abilities in a confident manner. Why should we hire you?

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MAY 22, 2024

I remember one instance when I applied for a communications job and the male interviewer asked if I was pregnant or planning to have children soon. Today, I would have admonished the guy and abruptly ended the interview. I didn’t like being on camera or giving live radio interviews. Skip the master’s degree What?

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The Leader Assistant Podcast

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Brianne Price is the founder of Mills and Mae Services, a coaching and connecting company for all types of remote assistants. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Brianne talks about pivoting from being a teacher to being an assistant, launching a business, and being confident in new realms.

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OCTOBER 22, 2022

Many years ago our company had a van that displayed our company logo and name in very large print across the full length of the vehicle. I cannot tell you how many people that day came to associate our company name with the arrogant, impatient, illegal behavior of that one employee.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

And if this is feeling familiar, you are in good company. Definition of Imposter Syndrome and how it can hamper your confidence when it comes to going on social media on videos, writing blogs, etc. My Interviewers: Phillip Twyford and Eimer Duffy. Click Here for More Interviews. Listen Now! You'll Hear.

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APRIL 3, 2023

Resume Builder released a February survey showing that 78% of participants “got an interview after applying for a job using a resume and/or cover letter written by ChatGPT,” and 59% of participants got the job. In addition, 7 in 10 reported a higher response rate from companies than usual. However, not all HR teams are pro-ChatGPT.

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JULY 2, 2024

When it turned out the tech company was kind of corrupt, Winfield started his own web design company and focused on marketing. “For creators out there to start to expand and just play with it a little bit, you’ll start to see…the more you play with it, the more confident you become in the fact that it can actually help you.”

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

This is Mr. Smith from Acme, calling for our telephone interview?" "Oh, Jones, perhaps this isn't the best time for an interview. Welcome to the world of telephone interviewing. And one thing I know for sure: Giving a good telephone interview takes work. Lock yourself away in a quiet space to do a phone interview.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

In my previous blog I looked at some of the common questions interviewers ask and the answers I would give if I had an interview, the examples are personal to me but hopefully will help you think about how you structure your answers. I hate this question, it always reminds me of those awkward interviews on The Apprentice !

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