Young professionals should build skills, gain knowledge | Define what kind of team you are to avoid frustration | If you, um, pause more, ah, your speech will improve
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Recruiters and employers won't balk at a gap in your resume from the past year, and it may even bring commonality to a discussion about being a stay-at-home parent or being laid off. Experts say to focus on your skills and not over-explain the gap, but that more than two years out of the workforce might need more than a mention.
Professionals just starting out in their careers should prioritize skill building over getting a high-paying job, and should be open to gaining more knowledge and experiences, according to Asset Living CEO Ryan McGrath. McGrath says early-career professionals should be ready to take risks, make mistakes and put in the extra time needed for success.
Work teams, like sports teams, have different characteristics depending how they're structured and what they're trying to get done, writes Ed Batista. "If you think we're on the basketball court, and I think we're at a track & field meet, we're going to frustrate each other," he writes.
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Filler words such as "um" and "ah" can undermine your authority and effectiveness, although you can reduce these by talking slower, recording your speech for practice and learning the power of a pause, writes John Millen. "A pause after a point gets the attention of your audience and allows them to take in what you said," Millen writes.
About half the money that US businesses set aside for free continuing education for employees is never used because, in part, the benefit doesn't align with employees' schedules and child care needs, according to a study from the Graduate Network consulting company. Another roadblock is the reimbursement requirement, especially for those who can't absorb the cost upfront.
When it comes to the future of remote work, the pandemic was a game changer not because you learned how to do video conferences, but because everyone learned how to do video conferences. A recent survey by TechRadar and SmartBrief found Zoom and Microsoft Teams were the most-used software applications during lockdowns by a surprisingly wide margin.
Qwoted, a startup that brings together journalists and business sources and experts, raised $3 million in its seed round. With the new capital the company plans to improve its technology, hire more talent and recruit new customers.
To top off a concert that kinda, sorta represented the return of live music in New York City, Foo Fighters invited comedian Dave Chappelle to sing lead vocals on a cover of the Radiohead song "Creep" at Madison Square Garden.
