Youngest one in the room? These speaking tips can help | Tips for minimizing perfectionist tendencies | "Weak ties" no longer the best job-hunting resource, professor says
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June 5, 2017
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Youngest one in the room? These speaking tips can help
When you're the youngest person in the room, having the spotlight turned on you can be daunting, Anett Grant writes. Maintain a conversational tone and use your inexperience as justification to pose probing questions to business leaders in your audience.
Fast Company online (6/1) 
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Tips for minimizing perfectionist tendencies
For many high-performers, perfectionism can be the source of needless stress. Manage perfectionist tendencies by setting limits for double-checking projects and by becoming more comfortable delegating, Hallie Crawford writes.
U.S. News & World Report (5/31) 
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Making the Connection
"Weak ties" no longer the best job-hunting resource, professor says
Weak ties, or "friends of friends," have long been considered a key attribute for job seekers. Indiana University anthropology professor Ilana Gershon says weak ties have been supplanted by work ties, or professional connections, as the best resources for finding a new job.
Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (6/2) 
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The Landscape
US added 138,000 jobs in May as unemployment fell to 4.3%
US employers added 138,000 jobs to the nation's nonfarm payrolls in May, lower than the 180,000 jobs predicted by economists surveyed by Bloomberg. The unemployment rate reached 4.3%, a 16-year low.
Reuters (6/2),  The New York Times (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (6/2),  The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (6/2) 
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Your Next Challenge
Struck out in the interview? Time to refine your approach
If you didn't get a callback after your last job interview, it might be time to reassess your approach, experts say. Successful candidates are authentic, confident and prepared for a video interview.
The New York Times (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (6/1) 
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The Water Cooler
Disney's new glowing cotton candy is wildly popular
Glowing cotton candy available at some Disney parks around the world is rapidly becoming popular with guests as they share images of it on social media. The treat's base is a flashing illuminated wand which may be based on Glo Cone's patented glow stick.
Delish (6/1) 
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