Do You Interview Like a Pro

Do You Interview Like a ProDo You Interview Like a ProStrategies to help you put your best foot forward and seal the deal.I often hear how nerve-wracking and uncomfortable it is to go to an interview, but, I promise, it doesnt have to be that way. Were going to look at three strategies to re-frame and prepare for an interview that will seal the deal and get you that job offer.More often than not, job seekers go into interviews with the totally wrong objectives. They seem to think that the goal is to sell themselves and to make themselves look great. They are afraid to show any weaknesses and are so uptight that they dont showcase their personality.Many find the questions that are asked in interviews unnerving and the idea of asking questions even mora intimidating.So we are going to break it down and cover the keys to successful interviewing one at a time.In fact, were going to cover three main ideasHow to re-frame an interview in a way that makes you feel empowered and confidentThe how (and why) of introducing candor and authenticity into your interviewThe whole gamut of questions - why they are so important, what you should ask when and why they frame your entire conversation.Reframing Your InterviewYou can toss everything that you think you know about interviewing out the window. This is your new framework.Your No. 1 Goal in an InterviewHave you forgotten everything you previously thought you knew? Good.Your No. 1 goal in an interview is simple. Its to make the other person (the interviewer) comfortable. You want to put that person at ease and make them feel like they are having coffee with an old friend.Tall order? Here are three strategies that will help immediatelySmile and departure with small talk - just like real life, ease into the meetingMirror them (sit in the same posture, if they look at something, look too)Laugh Share a joke or a funny story - just make sure it makes you look goodWhat an Interview Really IsThis can come as a shocker, but it wil l totally change the way you approach interviews, giving you much more power and confidence, making you far more desirable to the company, so listen upAn interview is a conversation between two people trying to figure out if the opportunity is a good fit. Its like a first date - neither should have all the power.Its easy to feel powerless in an interview, but, remember, this is as much your decision as it is theirs. Treat the interview like that Here are two ways to assert your power in an interviewAsk to meet the team you will be working with primarilyAsk questions throughout the interview - dont make them all softballsQuestions, Questions, QuestionsAsking the right questions at an interview can be the difference between a dream job and a dread job.10 Great Questions for Just About Any InterviewEarly in the InterviewWhat would your dream candidate skills and characteristics be?What are your financial goals for the coming year? How does my department/fleck impact them?What are the two biggest challenges you hope that the person in this position will alleviate?The Middle of the InterviewWhat would a person in this position likely be doing on a Tuesday morning?What is the meeting culture of this organization? (frequency, length, etc.)Is there any travel? If so - how frequent, for what durations and locations?Late in the InterviewWho is on the primary team that I will work with? May I meet them?What kind of exposure will I have with the leadership team?If there is a challenge, what is the chain of command? What kind of support can I expect?What is your greatest reservation about having me fill the position?Well, its official, armed with your new mindset and questions that will make you stand out, you are officially ready to interview like a proReposted with permission from Personal Branding Blog

Starting a family is last on Millennials list of ambitions, survey shows

Starting a family is last on Millennials list of ambitions, survey showsStarting a family is last on Millennials list of ambitions, survey showsA 29-year-old who cant afford a house because she spent the down payment on cold brews and her avocado toast habit? Dig deeper. The Millennials are a generation of searchers and landseekers, which often proves itself out in job-hopping, world-traveling, and other often-perplexing behaviors. Professional services network Deloitte aimed to decode the modern Millennials and uncover their attitudes about money, work, and trust in public institutions with their eighth annual Deloitte Millennial Survey 2019.The report is based on 13,416 Millennials surveyed across 42 countries, plus responses from 3,009 Gen Z respondents from 10 countries. In a departure from previous reports, which interviewed only college-educated millennials, 31% of this years respondents did not have full-time employment, and 34% did not have a college degree.Shifting prioritie sIts no surprise that Millennials have different priorities than those of their parents, or even Gen X. Financial constraints also pay a role. To that end, having children or starting a family ranks dead last on their list of ambitions57% want to travel and see the world52% want to earn high salaries and/or attain wealth49% want to buy homes46% want to make positive impacts on their community or society39% want to have children/start a familyLow hopes for the economy and personal financeMillennials have dismal hope for the economy only 26% of respondents said they expected the economic situation in their countries to improve in the coming year. Thats the lowest number in the six years Deloitte has been tracking it and before now the number has never been lower than 40%. For the past two years its tracked at 45%.As for their own personal financial situations, just over half think their situations will worsen or stay the same. Just 43% see an improvement in their financials in the ne xt year.The world of workMillennials arent staying stable in their jobs 49% said they would, if they could quit their current job in the next two years. (In Deloittes 2017 report, that number was 38%).Of that number that said that they would leave in two years, a quarter of those reported having done just that left a job in the last 24 months.Here are the top reasons for leaving of those who plan to leave their jobsUnhappy with pay 43%Few opportunities to advance 35%Lack of learning and development opportunities 28%I dont feel appreciated 23%Poor work-life balance/lack of flexibility 22%Boredom/unchallenging job 21%Dissatisfied with workplace culture 15%Still, 28% of Millennials said they expected to stay with their current employers for five or mora years.The changing workforceMillennials were well aware of the challenges of the modern workforce.With AI looming and gig work infiltrating every sector, 46% of Millennials said that the changing features of work could make it harder to find or change jobs.Only one in five felt that they possessed all of the skills and knowledge the would need for this new, agile, high-tech world of work. A solid majority, 70%, said they had some of few of the skills required, but would need to acquire more to be a more attractive employee and candidate.Millennials felt that businesses had the largest responsibility in preparing workers for this new reality (30%), followed by educational institutions (24%). Whether or not these institutions will do so is a matter or debate. Millennials may have to pick up these much-needed skills on their own.One American Millennial, Laura Banks, told Deloitte, We have less trust in employers because so many of our parents did lose their jobs, and they had been loyal to companies We are either putting off big life moments and keeping money in our savings, or were saying, You know what? It could chose apart again tomorrow. Lets travel the world.

EI or IQ Employers Weigh In

EI or IQ Employers Weigh In EI or IQ Employers Weigh In Employers were also asked why they valued Emotional Intelligence (EI) over IQ. Their answers in order of importance were as followsEmployees with high EI are mora likely to stay calm under pressureEmployees with high EI know how to resolve conflict effectivelyEmployees with high EI are empathetic to their team members and react accordinglyEmployees with high EI lead by exampleEmployees with high EI tend to make more thoughtful business decisionsThe survey suggests that economic uncertainty has factored into employers willingness to hire and retain emotionally intelligent workers. 34 percent of hiring managers said they are currently placing greater emphasis on emotional intelligence when hiring and promoting in a post-recession environment. 59 percent of employers said they would not hire someone with high IQ but low Emotional Intelligence. Additionally, when employers were asked which hypothetical worker they would rather con sider for a promotion, 75 percent said they were more likely to promote the high Emotional Intelligence worker.The competitive job market allows employers to look more closely at the intangible qualities that pay dividends down the road like skilled communicators and perceptive team players, said Rosemary Haefner, Vice President of menschlich Resources at CareerBuilder. Technical competency and intelligence are important assets for every worker, but when its down to you and another candidate for a promotion or new job, dynamic interpersonal skills will set you apart. In a recovering economy, employers want people who can effectively make decisions in stressful situations and can empathize with the needs of their colleagues and clients to deliver the best results.