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How to prepare for job interviews

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For those seeking a job, the prospect of an interview can be simultaneously thrilling and terrifying. Job interview skills are best acquired through preparation and practice. To get ready for an interview, job seekers must familiarize themselves with their potential employers and with their own backgrounds. They should practice answering common job interview questions and plan the logistics of the interview day in advance. Research the Job Interviewees need to research the industry, the organization, and the position itself. They may begin by researching current events and trends in their selected field and continue on to read about the organization specifically. Middlebury College's career services website advises interviewees to "Learn as much as possible about the size, locati...
Factors influencing corporate training program design options

Factors influencing corporate training program design options

Career
There are many limiting factors that can influence the structure of the training program. Some limiting factors include: amount of content, availability of participants, frequency content needs to be delivered or requirement for academic credit to be granted. Amount of Training Content If the content can be packaged to be covered in three hours or less blocks of time, then a workshop series or workshop menu may be the best option. Workshops can be offered on demand when there are enough participants to justify an offering or they can be scheduled in a regular rotation every few months. The content is better suited to a course structure if the content fits one or more of the following criteria: In-depth and complex Requires many hours to deliver the full content Is best de...
Why happy employees may not be motivated

Why happy employees may not be motivated

Business
But what if it's wrong? After all, happiness is a mood state and that is not the same thing as motivation or commitment. There are plenty of immensely happy people who are quite average or even below average as performers on the job. There certainly is a relationship between job satisfaction and productivity but while everyone wants to work in an environment that makes them happy, the reality is that satisfied employees are not necessarily more productive. Productive employees tend to be happy however. They are productive when their leaders emphasize quality and customer service and they are well trained, empowered, and involved in making decisions. This allows them to be more engaged and to communicate and collaborate with each other. Consider the resources currently being wa...
Office Party Etiquette for the Boss

Office Party Etiquette for the Boss

Career, Lifestyle
Much has been written about how to behave, how to avoid embarrassment and how to dress properly for male and female employees. Little consideration has been given to the CEO, boss or manager who finds himself or herself in a delicate situation at any office party, whatever the occasion.. Here are a few tips and rules to facilitate clear sailing with authority and dignity intact without being considered a stuffy shirt. Purpose of the Office Party Generally speaking, there are two occasions for an office party: one is seasonal, most notably Christmas and sometimes the New Year. The other is special occasions like retirement of an employee, anniversary of the boss, firm or a long time employee. Depending on the size of the company, there may be departmental parties as well as big on...
How To Set Up Home Office

How To Set Up Home Office

Home & Garden
For a long time, earning a decent living meant daily commutes to a 9-to-5 job. But these days, more and more workers are drawing paychecks without joining the rat race, opting instead to engage in a home-based business or occupation. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans who worked at home rose by nearly two million, from about 9.5 million in 1999 to about 11.3 million in 2005. The figure is expected to rise, driven by the growth of the service and outsourcing sectors, availability of computers and laptops, access to broadband Internet, and technological advances. But while being one’s own boss has many benefits including personal freedom, savings in travel and clothing, and reduced stress, it is not for everyone. The feeling of isolation and lack of a regu...
Tips To Do Yoga At Office

Tips To Do Yoga At Office

Health
Yoga is one of the best things anyone can do for their body. It helps with flexibility, strength, posture and overall well-being. To get the most out of a yoga workout program, it is best to take a full hour class or set aside enough time at home to work a variety of poses. However, everyone who works for a living or has children to care for knows that an hour of free time may not always be possible. There are times when a workout has to be squeezed into the few empty time slots of the day. For those people with a serious lack of time, it is possible to sneak in a few yoga stretches during those down moments at the office. Yoga Breathing and Stretches at Work One of the easiest forms of yoga to do at work is abdominal breathing. Leaving the office chair is not a requirement. To d...