#223: Details Matter

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.

#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.

#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.