How to advocate for yourself as a remote worker Employees working remotely must advocate for themselves to ensure they are seen in the same light as employees working in the office. Helpful tactics include being strategic about connecting with managers and being upfront about sharing concerns. Full Story: CNBC (6/6)
Job hunters can avoid job search fatigue by prioritizing the best opportunities and applications, staying confident and fostering a growth mind-set, according to expert Olga Koutseridi. Forming a schedule with breaks, periodic rewards and working with a friend can also help mitigate the stress of a job search. Full Story: Inside Higher Ed (6/6)
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Questions to ask during a stress interview Stress interviews, which put candidates on the spot with confrontational or awkward questions, can be a useful way for employers to gauge whether potential recruits can handle difficult situations. Dialpad's Jessica Day offers example questions designed for three stress interview tactics -- intimidation, randomness and disinterest. Full Story: Training magazine (6/6)
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Ads should 'sell' jobs to potential workers Companies need to sell their job opening in an ad by addressing why a candidate should join the business, writes Zanzibar Vermiglio, founder of Zanzibar Enterprises and an executive business coach. "If upward mobility is viable for a candidate, be sure to mention it upfront," Vermiglio says. Full Story: AZ Big Media (Phoenix) (6/7)
A University of Chicago study suggested that remote workers are less productive, despite working longer hours than their office-bound peers. In addition, recent research from the Cleaning Coalition of America found that 76% of New York City executives believe in-person work is essential. Full Story: Axios (6/5)
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Tips to ease concerns about finances Issues such as inflation and market volatility are weighing on Americans, and a Bankrate survey shows money has negatively affected the mental health of 42% of adults. People worried about finances can remind themselves the economy is cyclical and can adjust budgets to weather the situation. Full Story: CNBC (6/6)
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These wild creatures were ready for their close-up Wild animals such as a viper, a jaguar, a capuchin monkey and an elephant were allowed to roam photographer Brad Wilson's studio so he could capture simple but arresting images of them for his new book, "The Other World: Animal Portraits." "In each animal's gaze, we see a part of ourselves and catch a fleeting glimpse of another world, a world we once fully inhabited," Wilson said. Full Story: My Modern Metropolis (6/5)
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