The small details matter, and if you’re not meeting every single one, you could be creating a domino effect of issues for your company—and your career. Does your manager like reports printed in a very specific font and format? Understand, there is probably a reason for that. Does your company’s CEO have unusual morning rituals for all employees? Understand, there is a method to his or her madness. By paying attention to the smallest details and demands, you will prove to the higher-ups that they can trust you to take care of bigger responsibilities, too.
#222: Is It Time to Redefine Success at Work?
#221: Remember, You’re Always an Employee, You’re Always Representing Your Company, and You’re Always Representing Yourself
#220: 5 Skills Needed to Be a Leader at Work
#219: Action Verbs That Make Your Resume Stand Out
#218: When Interviewing - Know the Company’s Strong Suits
#217: Virtual Interview Body Language
When on camera, keep in mind the interview panel can see you at all times during the interview, just as if you were meeting with them in person. For this reason, your body language is extremely important in order to show you are engaged and interested. Remember to sit up straight, maintain eye contact, and interact just as you would in person. Avoid looking at your cell phone, answering emails, talking to people, etc., as this could send the wrong message to the panel.
#216: What to Ask at the End of a Job Interview?
#215: Tips for Nailing Video Interviews
Nobody quite knows how our “new normal” is going to shake out in a post-pandemic world. One can only suspect it’s going to take a while for folks to be comfortable in crowds, but people will shuffle back into their favorite restaurants sitting at a careful distance from others, they’ll patronize their local businesses again, and they’ll look for work. But what will the post-pandemic job search be like?
#214: Virtual Interview: Be Aware of Your Body Language
Truth be told, we all have learned over this past year that being in an online meeting is much different than sitting in the same room with a person or group of people. In general, when interviewing it is important to be aware of your body language, but when you are interviewing virtually, understanding your habits and tendencies in this new environment could help you avoid negative perceptions on the part of the interviewers.
#213: When Interviewing, Have Relevant Examples of Accomplishments
#212: Resume Tips from an Interviewer
#211: How to Prevent Spelling Errors on Your Resume
#210: How to be a Great Coworker
You should always strive to be a great person to be around at work. Understanding your coworkers, their strengths and weaknesses and how you can help them will help you become a better coworker. Follow these steps to establish yourself as a good coworker and contribute to a healthy work environment.
#209: Resume Tip – Avoid Long Bullet Points
#208: Soft skills Will Always Be Important
If you are contemplating a new job and making a list of your transferable skills that you can use to market yourself, do not forget to showcase your soft skills. Your ability to communicate with teammates, your knack for solving problems, and even your basic manners can go a long way when a hiring manager is looking at your resume or interviewing you.
