A closer look at Facebook's career-development site | Pacing conversations makes networking less daunting for introverts | What perks do employees want?
A closer look at Facebook's career-development site Facebook offers free courses in digital marketing, analytics, customer service and other skills that will help people adapt to changing needs in the workforce, says Fatima Saliu, Facebook's head of social impact marketing. The Learn with Facebook site also offers soft-skills training. Forbes (2/16)
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Making the Connection
Pacing conversations makes networking less daunting for introverts Introverts navigate networking events with more ease if they consider what topics they can easily discuss with enthusiasm, writes Jane Finkle, who provides questions that keep the conversation moving. She recommends a paced approach to conversation that begins with small talk and works its way up to shared interests to build a professional and personal rapport. MindBodyGreen (2/16)
More companies are offering perks, including unlimited vacation and refrigerators stocked with free snacks, to draw and keep employees. The flexibility to work from home and wellness benefits, including gym memberships and paid fitness classes, are among perks employees appreciate most. BBC (2/18)
Your Next Challenge
Expert connects jobs to skills in demand Cloud computing tops LinkedIn's 2019 list of most in-demand skills, and that translates into jobs as a platform developer, cloud architect and data engineer, among others, explains Sue Harbour of University of California at Berkeley's Career Center. She applies job titles to seven of the other skills on the list, including people management and analytical reasoning. Money Talks News (2/18)Don't let a hot job market psych you out People should avoid the misconception that a job search during record unemployment is going to be easy, because that sets them up for disappointment, writes J.T. O'Donnell, CEO of WorkItDaily.com. Improve your chances and your mindset by surrounding yourself with positive people and staying current with networking and interview best practices. Inc. online (2/18)
Balancing Yourself
Is your sleep environment conducive to deep zzz? Research indicates a room is better situated for a good night's sleep if all light and disruptive noise is removed, writes Kaleigh Moore. Also, innovations such as temperature-regulating sleepwear, aromatherapy-based alarm clocks and pillows that detect snoring can also improve sleep. Fast Company online (2/17)
Toy company Mattel has announced that a new version of the game Pictionary will be available in June, and this game will use augmented reality to allow players to draw in the air instead of on paper. The game will include a digital pen for drawers to use while guessers hold up a smartphone or tablet to see the virtual illustrations. CNET (2/15)
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