The document outlines an agenda for a video interview coaching session. The agenda includes tips for setting up video calls, discussing the two types of video interviews - live and timed shifted, covering body language dos and don'ts, and next steps. The session will help prepare candidates for virtual interviews by providing guidance on technology, presenting oneself, and reading verbal and nonverbal cues.
The document outlines an agenda for career coaching. It discusses dealing with job loss, why it happened to you, don'ts and do's when job searching, daily motivators, options to consider, next steps, weighing options carefully, that the world is open, possible career changes or similar lines of work, using social media, and connecting with the career coach. It provides guidance and encouragement for someone who has lost their job.
The document discusses how to change careers when feeling unfulfilled in your current job. It addresses defining your values and skills, exploring career options that better fit who you are, and creating an action plan to transition to a new career path that is a better match. The presentation covers understanding yourself and your needs, identifying careers that align with your values, and developing a plan to transition successfully.
This document provides tips for staying motivated while job hunting. It discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and lists 20 tips for maintaining positivity. The tips include joining a job search group, spending time with supportive people, expanding your network daily, helping others, setting goals, and taking one day a week to not focus on the job search. Maintaining motivation is key to being successful in the job hunting process.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
The document outlines an agenda for career coaching. It discusses dealing with job loss, why it happened to you, don'ts and do's when job searching, daily motivators, options to consider, next steps, weighing options carefully, that the world is open, possible career changes or similar lines of work, using social media, and connecting with the career coach. It provides guidance and encouragement for someone who has lost their job.
The document discusses how to change careers when feeling unfulfilled in your current job. It addresses defining your values and skills, exploring career options that better fit who you are, and creating an action plan to transition to a new career path that is a better match. The presentation covers understanding yourself and your needs, identifying careers that align with your values, and developing a plan to transition successfully.
This document provides tips for staying motivated while job hunting. It discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and lists 20 tips for maintaining positivity. The tips include joining a job search group, spending time with supportive people, expanding your network daily, helping others, setting goals, and taking one day a week to not focus on the job search. Maintaining motivation is key to being successful in the job hunting process.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
Section 79(A) of Maharashtra Societies act 1860ManmohanJindal1
Lot of redevelopment projects are going on, where law and procedures are not followed , causing harm to the members of the society . This PPT is useful for every citizen living in society Building
Khushi Saini, An Intern from The Sparks Foundationkhushisaini0924
This is my first task as an Talent Acquisition(Human resources) Intern in The Sparks Foundation on Recruitment, article and posts.
I invitr everyone to look into my work and provide me a quick feedback.
LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines for June 2024Bruce Bennett
LinkedIn is a powerful tool for networking, researching, and marketing yourself to clients and employers. This session teaches strategic practices for building your LinkedIn internet presence and marketing yourself. The use of # and @ symbols is covered as well as going mobile with the LinkedIn app.
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
Section 79(A) of Maharashtra Societies act 1860ManmohanJindal1
Lot of redevelopment projects are going on, where law and procedures are not followed , causing harm to the members of the society . This PPT is useful for every citizen living in society Building
Khushi Saini, An Intern from The Sparks Foundationkhushisaini0924
This is my first task as an Talent Acquisition(Human resources) Intern in The Sparks Foundation on Recruitment, article and posts.
I invitr everyone to look into my work and provide me a quick feedback.
LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines for June 2024Bruce Bennett
LinkedIn is a powerful tool for networking, researching, and marketing yourself to clients and employers. This session teaches strategic practices for building your LinkedIn internet presence and marketing yourself. The use of # and @ symbols is covered as well as going mobile with the LinkedIn app.
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
The document provides career advice for getting into the tech field, including:
- Doing projects and internships in college to build a portfolio.
- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentLily Ray
1. Core updates from Google periodically change how its algorithms assess and rank websites and pages. This can impact rankings through shifts in user intent, site quality issues being caught up to, world events influencing queries, and overhauls to search like the E-A-T framework.
2. There are many possible user intents beyond just transactional, navigational and informational. Identifying intent shifts is important during core updates. Sites may need to optimize for new intents through different content types and sections.
3. Responding effectively to core updates requires analyzing "before and after" data to understand changes, identifying new intents or page types, and ensuring content matches appropriate intents across video, images, knowledge graphs and more.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
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Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...Applitools
During this webinar, Anand Bagmar demonstrates how AI tools such as ChatGPT can be applied to various stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC) using an eCommerce application case study. Find the on-demand recording and more info at https://applitools.info/b59
Key takeaways:
• Learn how to use ChatGPT to add AI power to your testing and test automation
• Understand the limitations of the technology and where human expertise is crucial
• Gain insight into different AI-based tools
• Adopt AI-based tools to stay relevant and optimize work for developers and testers
* ChatGPT and OpenAI belong to OpenAI, L.L.C.
The document discusses various AI tools from OpenAI like GPT-3 and DALL-E 2, as well as ChatGPT. It explores how search engines are using AI and things to consider around AI-generated content. Potential SEO uses of ChatGPT are also presented, such as generating content at scale, conducting topic research, and automating basic coding tasks. The document encourages further reading on using ChatGPT for SEO purposes.
More than Just Lines on a Map: Best Practices for U.S Bike Routes
This session highlights best practices and lessons learned for U.S. Bike Route System designation, as well as how and why these routes should be integrated into bicycle planning at the local and regional level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Kevin Luecke Toole Design Group
Co-Presenter: Virginia Sullivan Adventure Cycling Association
Overview – why this, - its on the increase… at some stage its likely you will find yourself in front of your webcam to either make contact with someone or have a proper job interviewwhy now, I’m all about trying to give you as job applicants an edge. So hopefully you will take this on board now, or re-visit when you know you have a video interview scheduledwhy me? I work as a career coach discussing and coaching through these and many other subjects with my clients. I spend a fair amount of time on Skype etc and see plenty of bad examples of how people prrsent themselves.So. I aim to make you more confident about all things video related. That’s what this webinar is all about!
Ok, a bit of background about webrecruit and myself. I’m Steve Nicholls, a career coach based in the UK. Before I got into Career coaching I was in b2b sales (consultancy), and project management, general management. So I’ve been in the “real world” if you will, just so you know a little bit about my career. Incidentally, I’ve been through the career change process myself – and talked to someone like me to generate ideas and explore TS…. Why me? I know a little bit about career coaching, advice , and guidance, so for those reasons it’s a pleasure to be doing this.I hope you all know a little of Webrecruit? First fixed-fee recruiter in the UK. Established 11 yrs, Chairman is James Caan, highly successful entrepreneur (you might know him from the UK TV programme Dragons Den).Both our companies are committed to adding value to our services, and that’s why we bring these to you for free.I may use a bit of humour occasionally as is my coaching style, but I’m deadly serious about helping you, and I sincerely hope that this webinar does help you.And, please watch the other webinars on this channel.Timings Today: The webinar content itself will probably run to around 30+ minutes, so there will be time for questions, but please feel free to ask the questions as we go along, so that we’ll have a bank of them built up as we go. Explain how to log questions
They are on the increase as a screening process
Basic set up tips:1/ Eye contact is of key importance - mount the camera as close to the monitor as possible. What you are trying to achieve is as small as "gaze angle" as possible - that is the smallest angle between your line of sight looking at the person on screen and the line from the camera to your eye. Moving back decreases this angle.
2/ Full size image - you've only to stand too close or too far away from someone when talking to realise how uncomfortable it feels, and so the same should be true for a video call. Your aim should be to create a true life appearance of yourself, in proportion to the person at the other end.
So rather than the previous image!!....Try to position yourself so that the viewable screen takes in your head, shoulders and upper body - this is what we naturally expect to see - you only have to see a TV news reader to see how this works. Huw Edwards from bbctv in the uk
4/ Audio - Even if the quality of the image is not 100%, the audio is even more critical. This is not always possible over the internet, and is exactly the reason why im speaking with you now over a landline. That’s difficult with Skype so adjust sound to best effect possible.
Quick Tips to Improve Video Picture Qualitythere are a lot of simple things you can do to improve your video quality, even with basic webcams. Getting your background, your lighting and your presentation right can make a big difference. Choose a bright room with soft background lightMove around with the camera to find a simple background; make sure it is nice and tidyIf possible wear white to increase picture contrastHave a desk light in front of you to light up your faceDo NOT use your monitor as a light sourceMove lights around so your image is clear and bright in the cameraIf you wear glasses, turn down monitor brightness to minimize glareLook at your outline in the camera view – get close enough so you mainly see your head and shouldersBy creating a good light environment and following these simple tips, you do not need to spend a fortune on a good webcam.
Im going to drill a bit deeper now into two specific types of video interview, the latter of which is increasing in popularity, and you may not be quite so familiar with….
Live = Skype (there are others, but Skype is obviously the most popular)Be PreparedBackground!!Clear the room of distractions…Keep your CV in clear view, Have a list of your achievements Have a couple of relevant web pages printed out too – ones that have vision and missionstatement info preferablyIf using a landline, ensure your mobile is switched off or silent. Have a pen and paper handy for note taking.**(If the time isn't convenient (unless it’s a pre-arranged call), ask if you could talk at another time and suggest some alternatives. This is a highly personal judgement call. – suggest keeping a simple file folder always to hand with relevant docs – cv, printouts etcPracticeTalking on the phone isn't as easy as it seems. It's helpful to practice. Have a friend or family member conduct a mock interview and record it so you can hear how you sound over the phone. You'll be able to hear your "ums" and "uhs" and "okays" and you can practice reducing them.During the InterviewDo keep a glass of water handy. Don't smoke, chew gum, eat, or drink.Take your time - take a moment or two to collect your thoughts.Smiling will project a positive tone in your voice.Speak slowly…nerves speed you up!!Check how they want to be addressed (If they introduce themselves as Mr(s). Last Name, then use that title. If they introduce themselves as e.g. Steve Nicholls, then use Steve. There are cultural considerations also re international conventions. Some countries use Mr or Mrs much more than people do in the Europe, or USA for example. Bear in mind re international career moves.After (Thank the interviewer) ask what the next stage is?After the Interview:Take notes about what you were asked and how you answered. (soon after or the memory can fade) – anything that you didn’t feel you answered well?Reflect on this and learn for the next occasion.Follow swiftly with a thank you note which reiterates your interest in the job. A hand-written, hand delivered short ‘thank you’ card is even better, if it’s feasible for you – if in the same town or city. Don’t forget, this is all about giving you an edge – things that will set you apart in a positive way from others.
Choosing a time that suits youImagine someone in front of you / a real person not a list of questionsWhat is an automated interview?An online automated interview is an interview you complete by yourself (with a webcam on your computer) at a time and place that suits you. The interviewer enters questions that they want you to answer, sets a date that the interview has to be completed by and then they invite you along to complete the interview. You log in, read and record your answers. It’s not a live interview so you don’t have to be online the same time as the interviewer.How does it work?The interviewer inputs their questions in text format and then invites candidates to interview.The candidates log in, read and answer each question using their webcam and headset/microphone.The interviewer can then review all the interviews whenever they want.
Any simple DO's and DON'Ts?DO- Dress appropriately.- Get close to and look at the camera when answering; try not to read while you’re being recorded. (rehearse possible questions / answers)- Check light sources.- Clean your glasses.- Sit up straight.- Relax and breathe.DON’T- Use the monitor as a light source.- Click a pen or tap your fingers.Can I see the questions in advance?No, in replicating a live interview so like a face-to-face interview you are not given the questions in advance.Can I take breaks during the interview?Unfortunately not, just as in a face-to-face interview, once you begin the interview you must continue until all questions are answered. You cannot go back and re-answer a question but you do have two minutes at the end to add any additional comments or information.
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Yes of course they do, but…. For BOTHtypes of interview remember this:55% Body language38% Intonation7% The wordsExpand on this……………….However, it’s worth noting that Mehrabian (1970’s) has since noted “…Unless a communicator is talking about their feelings or attitudes, these equations are not applicable”. In essence, the 7% figure can be misleading as it could imply that the words we say are of relatively little importance. This isn’t the case - equation is only really relevant when the words we are saying are at odds with the body language or tone of voice we’re using.
Body language 101 – applicable to all interviews – not just video - but lets cover it here also…You’ve perfected your cv/résumé and cover letter. You’ve practiced your answers to frequently asked job interview questions. You may have even bought a new, professional outfit for your interview. So why aren’t you getting an offer after interviewing? It could be due to your body language – those nonverbal cues you unconsciously give off during a conversation. Do what ever you need to do to relax… I’ve talked before about breathing – in slow, out fast – changes body chemistry for the better.Some body language cues can add to the interviewer’s positive perception of you, while others may make you seem nervous, defensive or even untrustworthy.Let’s start with the positive ones:SmilingUnbuttoning your coat when sittingOpen handsLeaning forward in your chairChin upFirm handshakeGood eye contactNow, here are some negative non-verbals you want to avoid during an interview:FidgetingPulling on your skin or earClenched handsHands touching or covering part of your faceChin downPlaying with your hairLooking down or never making eye contactCrossing your armsIt’s hard to pick up on these cues you give off because they’re things you do everyday without thinking twice. (Plus, you can’t see yourself doing them!) Some you may do because you’re nervous, while others just come naturally.A great way to objectively evaluate your non-verbals is to participate in a recorded mock interview. This way, you can observe yourself from how the interviewer will see you—you’ll be surprised on the cues you can pick up on right away.
Interviewers spend a lot of time interviewing applicants. It can be very boring for an interviewer when each of the applicants are saying basically the same thing. To separate yourself from the crowd, examine the tone of your voice. Your voice is an extremely powerful tool for conveying certain emotions. To come across as confident:-1. Add some inflection to your words.Professional actors often speak about using 'light and shade' in their tone. On occasion, heighten the tone of your voice and quicken the pace to show enthusiasm and excitement about a particular topic. Speak in a lower tone or slow down to convey seriousness.2. Place emphasis on key words.Say key words with a little extra volume to make them stand out. This technique is equivalent to typing important words in a bold typeface. You have certain central ideas you want to convey about yourself. Highlighting key words and ideas with your voice is great way to achieve this.3. Speak your words carefully.If your ability to properly pronounce words is in question, ask some colleagues for their opinion. It is best that you don't ask friends, as they are too accustomed to your pronunciations to give you honest feedback.4. Consider adding pauses between sentences.Keep in mind that breaks appear at the end of sentences. The ideal way to hear if you sound okay is to make a recording of yourself say the interview answers out loud.Think about the interviewer who is probably hearing the same stuff said in the same way over and over. Make a positive difference.
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So we’ve looked at some aspects of video interviews, both live and time shiftedI have a free ebook around job interviews, and you can get that via the link on the links tab. You just have to “like” the page and that’s it.Good luck and perhaps we’ll speak in due course.Thankyou