Professionals who want to appear more confident should try to avoid filler words such as "uh" and "like," advises Joel Garfinkle. Try not to say weak words such as "usually" and "often," but instead focus on saying powerful words such as "definitely." Glassdoor (5/4)
A professional headshot and detailed information about your work experience are essential elements of a great LinkedIn profile, writes John Nemo. Users should also add their industry type and insert useful keywords and phrases to ensure that they turn up in recruiters' searches. Inc. online (free registration) (5/4) How to be a more influential communicator Influential communication begins with clear, concise speaking that is easily understood, writes G. Riley Mills. Make sure to project confidence and display the passion needed to be compelling in speaking situations, Mills writes. Forbes (5/5)
How to tell if a new boss would be hard to work with Consider whether you want to work for a boss who fails to apologize for being late or interrupting an interview, writes Michael Grothaus. Other red flags that a new boss could be difficult to work with include asking inappropriate questions or a lack of enthusiasm during the interview. Fast Company online (5/5)
Balancing Yourself
How to adjust professionally while grieving Don't be afraid to express your feelings or lean on others during a difficult time marked by personal loss or death, writes Ruben Castaneda. Understand that your work performance may not be up to your usual standards for a while and take advantage of employee assistance programs such as free counseling sessions that may be available to you. U.S. News & World Report (5/3)
Glow-in-the-dark mushrooms light up to promote themselves Bioluminescent mushrooms emanate light through something called oxyluciferins, the end product of a certain set of molecules that interact with oxygen. Scientists recently viewed the phenomenon in action, saying that the illumination is meant to attract insects and get them to spread the mushroom's spores. The Verge (4/26),Science magazine (free content) (4/26)
You move totally away from reality when you believe that there is a legitimate reason to suffer.
