How to stand out in a virtual interview. It’s critical to make a good first impression, be able to highlight what makes you special and do your research on the company you’re interviewing for.
We all know the impact of a good presentation, however we end up ignoring the reason behind the presentation - “TO SELL”; and instead just dump content in each slide in a haphazard manner, completely confusing the audience.
We need to make it presentable, organized and (not to be missed) interesting for the audience to understand
Presentations are not boring, it is up to us how we make them!
Using the acronym TIME (because ineffective meetings waste time), this easy-to-follow guide takes the learner through steps to ensure effective meetings. T= Topic, I = Identify (attendees and time limit), M = Manage (distractions and stay on topic) and E = Encourage (participation and next steps).
When you would like to apply to an MBA program you should remember, it is a great challenge because of huge competition. So you need to write a high quality statement of purpose for the MBA program. To get more information, please visit http://www.sopwriting.org/
We all know the impact of a good presentation, however we end up ignoring the reason behind the presentation - “TO SELL”; and instead just dump content in each slide in a haphazard manner, completely confusing the audience.
We need to make it presentable, organized and (not to be missed) interesting for the audience to understand
Presentations are not boring, it is up to us how we make them!
Using the acronym TIME (because ineffective meetings waste time), this easy-to-follow guide takes the learner through steps to ensure effective meetings. T= Topic, I = Identify (attendees and time limit), M = Manage (distractions and stay on topic) and E = Encourage (participation and next steps).
When you would like to apply to an MBA program you should remember, it is a great challenge because of huge competition. So you need to write a high quality statement of purpose for the MBA program. To get more information, please visit http://www.sopwriting.org/
There’s an old saying, ‘Power corrupts but PowerPoint corrupts absolutely.’ Well, don’t blame the tools, blame the workman. A good presentation can make the difference between winning a deal and wasting an afternoon in a meeting room. It’s worth doing it well. These tips and resources should help turn you into a presentation hero.
How to go from an idea related to development, to forming it into a post, and ultimately to giving a talk about it at an event/meetup.
I've given talks for many years, and am currently the CEO of a global network of remote web developers.
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This is the 20-minute activity that award winning business coach Andrew Priestley gets his business clients to complete before he starts a coaching programme. You need to book an appointment with yourself, grab a cupper and your smart phone voice recorder. Enjoy!
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There’s an old saying, ‘Power corrupts but PowerPoint corrupts absolutely.’ Well, don’t blame the tools, blame the workman. A good presentation can make the difference between winning a deal and wasting an afternoon in a meeting room. It’s worth doing it well. These tips and resources should help turn you into a presentation hero.
How to go from an idea related to development, to forming it into a post, and ultimately to giving a talk about it at an event/meetup.
I've given talks for many years, and am currently the CEO of a global network of remote web developers.
Why I Do What I Do: Start With Your Big Why ActivityAndrew Priestley
Award winning business coach Andrew Priestley specialises in helping manager/leaders to become more successful through being more authentic. This richly rewarding 20-minute activity taps into why you do what you do. Its inspired by Simon Sinek's book Start With Why.
This is the 20-minute activity that award winning business coach Andrew Priestley gets his business clients to complete before he starts a coaching programme. You need to book an appointment with yourself, grab a cupper and your smart phone voice recorder. Enjoy!
Stuck at Home: What to do about your professional developmentJasmin NUHIC
Here is the short list of EXECUTABLE action items that you can take while being "Stuck at Home" - that would help you create/udpate your individual development plan, and by extention, reach your full potential and achieve your career objectives. For more on this topic, read my articles on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3bJDoMV or get a copy of the books: https://amzn.to/2TeNNda
HOW TO HACK A BOOTCAMP EXPERIENCE (10 WKS+)Kyra Peralte
Attending a tech Bootcamp to learn new skills? Seeking a career change to the technology industry? Use this strategy to help you get the most out of it and land a role.
Interview Guide for Packaging Engineers- Cheat SheetAdept_Packaging
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Heather Vancura and Bruno Souza have a new book out on the topic of how to have a successful and rewarding career as a software developer. The title of this session is the title of the book. Ed Burns wrote a book on the same topic nearly fifteen years ago. In this 45-minute session, you will learn the most important parts of the the new book from the author of the old book. Ed brings the insight he gained from writing his book to the task of presenting Heather and Bruno's book which contains the lessons learned in interviewing a diverse selection of 26 successful developers. Between the authors of the two books and the interviews they conducted, there is over a century of developer career experience in this talk! This informative and fun session will give you some practical tips to improve your own career.
How to Make the Most of Your Next Career FairPortfolium
I’ve decided to create this eBook to:
- Help you understand the value in career fairs and change how you might approach them
- Teach you career fair hacks that will help you showcase different aspects of your life
- Provide you with a printable cheat sheet that will help you make the most out of your next job fair
Content Scheduler - BEST Content Strategy .pptxAndy Lambert
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Jordan and I been creating social media content for business for many years, and we both the share the same mission to simplify the social media for small businesses.
So, we’ve decided to help out those that are time-poor and in need of a little inspiration.
We’ve created the BEST content strategy to give anyone a simple to follow structure to create a social media strategy.
The strategy is built around four ‘pillars’. (See these as the foundations, that all content is created on)
👋 Bond (Introduce and Engage)
🏫 Educate (Build trust through providing value)
💅 Showcase (Demonstrate your expertise)
📣 Tell (Define the action you want your followers to take)
On top of these ‘pillars’ we have ‘topics’. The topics give the outline for the post that you’ll create.
For many companies, it’s a brand-new challenge: how do you onboard remote employees virtually?
There are many challenges with hiring virtually, chief among them – starting out on the right foot.
Here are 10 must-do's when onboarding remote employees in order to make a new hire feel welcome, prepared and have a great start to their employee experience.
Your Career Page is the hub of your hiring story. It's where candidates go to find out what you’re all about. Do you have all 8 of these "must-have" elements included on your Career Page?
Qualifying tech candidates goes way beyond matching skills on a resume to the requirements of a job description. Here's a few things to consider when qualifying tech talent.
The Benefits of Temporary Part-Time Jobs for StudentsSnapJob
SnapJob is revolutionizing the way people connect with work opportunities and find talented professionals for their projects. Find temporary part-time jobs that fit your schedule and skills. Browse our listings and apply online today to secure flexible work opportunities that offer the perfect balance between career and personal life.
Accelerating AI Integration with Collaborative Learning - Kinga Petrovai - So...SocialHRCamp
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You have the new AI tools, but how can you help your team use them to their full potential? As technology is changing daily, it’s hard to learn and keep up with the latest developments. Help your team amplify their learning with a new collaborative learning approach called the Learning Hive.
This session outlines the Learning Hive approach that sets up collaborations that foster great learning without the need for L&D to produce content. The Learning Hive enables effective knowledge sharing where employees learn from each other and apply this learning to their work, all while building stronger community bonds. This approach amplifies the impact of other learning resources and fosters a culture of continuous learning within the organization.
Becoming Relentlessly Human-Centred in an AI World - Erin Patchell - SocialHR...SocialHRCamp
Speaker: Erin Patchell
Imagine a world where the needs, experiences, and well-being of people— employees and customers — are the focus of integrating technology into our businesses. As HR professionals, what tools exist to leverage AI and technology as a force for both people and profit? How do we influence a culture that takes a human-centred lens?
Watch this expert-led webinar to learn effective tactics that high-volume hiring teams can use right now to attract top talent into their pipeline faster.
2. MAKE A STRONG VIRTUAL IMPRESSION
Make sure your surroundings are neat.
Open your camera and see what the
interviewer will be viewing on their end.
Get your tech in order. Make sure your
sound works, background images are
turned off and your full name is displayed.
Look the part. Dress professionally and
bring the same energy you would to an
in-person interview.
Practice looking into the camera when
answering questions – this gives the
impression of eye contact.
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3. BE PREPARED TO HIGHLIGHT YOU
With increased competition – it’s more
important than ever to highlight and
quantify your accomplishments.
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Print out your resume to have a
copy on hand.
Highlight how you’ve maximized your
extra free time. What have you done to
sharpen your skills?
Books you’ve read
Courses you’ve taken
Passion projects that highlight your creativity or skills.
(Starting a podcast, writing a book, creating a blog).
4. RESEARCH WHAT'S NEW AT THE COMPANY
Learn if/how they have pivoted their
mission. Be prepared to discuss how you
can help contribute to the mission and
make an immediate impact.
Read about the company, trends in the
industry, articles about actions they
have taken.
Conduct a LinkedIn search to find mutual
connections within the company. Reach out
to common connections and learn about
the company and its culture. Mention this
initiative in the interview.
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5. Our team is here to help!
Email us careers@talentretriever.com
for more tips on virtual interviewing.
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