Body Language

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This is the handshake equivalent in the era of virtual interviews Steve Adcock

While a simple wave, bow, or nod of the head can substitute as a handshake, keep several important tips in mind to put your best foot forward. Read More

8 reasons you’re bombing all your job interviews—and what to do instead Lindsay Tigar

From how to respond to the inevitable ‘do you have any questions for me?’ to how to give your living room a mini makeover pre-Zoom chat, take this advice from career experts on how not to bomb your next interview. Read More

Interview Tips

If a recruiter does this, it means you got the job CW Headley

The majority of hiring managers are human. And humans are wired against keeping their intentions wholly unintelligible. Read More

How To

10 game-changing tips for networking that will make you more successful immediately Ashley Jones

Maybe you’re inherently shy, or perhaps you just never quite mastered exactly what to say when you first meet someone. These tips can help. Then, not only can you network to help land your dream job, but you can and create lasting connections that can help you get a leg up on your career path. Read More

How To

Steve Jobs once did this for 20 seconds and it became a legendary power move CW Headley

In this exploration of human kinetic techniques, we’re going to explore the utility of silence. When well placed, periods of silence can be used to gauge a recipient’s intentions while concurrently advertising authority on behalf of the initiator. Read More

Health

This is why your lonely coworker may be looking at your face on Zoom calls Kyle Schnitzer

The difference between people who are lonely versus non-lonely individuals found that people who are deemed lonely pay more attention to facial expressions that resonate warmth, while those who are less lonely focused on features identified as competent, according to a new study. Read More

How To

How to use non-verbal communication to ace your video meetings Elvira Veksler

Non-verbal communication is important in remote work now more than ever, so it’s a good time to learn about how body language fits into your video calls. Read More

Advice

11 phrases people love to hear Michael Thompson

This is a bit of an extreme example, but if you are thinking about someone — let them know. The best part about this phrase is that it’s true. Read More

The Future of Work

This is the future of the business handshake Steve Adcock

Is the business handshake gone for good? It’s a legitimate question, and one that I’ve thought about quite a bit. Read More

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