How to explain why you left your last job When recruiters ask why you left your last job, they want to learn about your work values, judgement and integrity, so it's important to answer this question carefully. Be honest with your answer, explain the change you want to make and share some experiences gained -- but don't overshare. Full Story: Fast Company online (2/26)
4 ways to better your job search A job search can be tedious and frustrating, but following Ashira Prossack's tips can help. Update your LinkedIn, tweak different versions of your resume and cover letter, practice interview questions and network to improve a job search. Full Story: Forbes (2/26)
Use your priorities to know when to say "no" Turn down requests you can't meet by asking for more time, delegating the tasks or making it clear what other priorities you're committed to, writes Ken Downer. If a superior asks for help, be clear that other projects may be delayed while you take care of the request, he writes. Full Story: Rapid Start Leadership (2/20)
Constructive Debate in the Workplace Conflict isn't something that is usually encouraged at the workplace, but research has verified that when tension is treated as constructive debate it can be used to improve team performance. Download the SmartFocus to read more.
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12 personal branding tips for your LinkedIn profile With over 575 million users, LinkedIn can make connecting with professionals in your industry easy, but users need to create profiles that attract some attention. Using industry keywords in your profile, adding a good profile picture, writing articles and including skills are best practices to stand out on LinkedIn. Full Story: Business 2 Community (2/26)
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Public speaking techniques to sound more confident The best public speakers can use words and body language to engage listeners, but not everyone can do that. Good posture, volume, gestures, word choice and varying speaking speeds are all things public speakers can practice to improve the skill. Full Story: Business Insider (2/26)
Michael Zroback explains how employee engagement drives performance and boosts profits. Do you want to see your writing featured here? Learn more about SmartBrief Reader Forum and how to join the conversation.
Burnout is a "workplace phenomenon," not an individual problem, according to the Harvard Business Review, and entrepreneur Aytekin Tank writes about a three-step system to beat it. Start by examining leaders' unhealthy expectations, address exhaustion before it causes problems and ask employees what they need, he recommends. Full Story: Entrepreneur online (2/24)
Researchers approached herring gulls with a pair of wrapped flapjacks, pretended to eat one, and when the researcher walked away leaving both flapjacks, most birds picked the flapjack that the human had pretended to eat. Like kings, queens, presidents and prime ministers, the birds know the wisdom of relying on food others have already tasted to make sure it isn't dodgy! Full Story: New Scientist (free content) (2/26)
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