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How to work each job-search step to your advantage | Your actions are powerful -- don't abuse this power | For long-term success, look for balance and be patient

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October 27, 2021

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Getting Ahead

How to work each job-search step to your advantage Job applicants should work with a recruiter to get their resume in front of hiring managers; send a thank-you note via email or postal mail within 12 hours of an interview; and check back after two weeks with a mention of something from the interview or industry information worth sharing, career experts advise. Job search strategist Kamara Toffolo also offers an unexpected step to take if you don't land the job. Full Story: CNN (10/26)

Your actions are powerful -- don't abuse this power Leadership behavior influences and cultivates workplace behavior, especially when that behavior deviates from stated values, says S. Chris Edmonds in this blog post and video. "Do not dismiss or discount the powerful personal impact you have on your work culture and the employee experience daily," Edmonds says. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (10/26)

For long-term success, look for balance and be patient Taking time to develop your skills and showing patience when networking and executing ideas can pay off in the long-run, writes author and business school professor Dorie Clark. "A key part of playing the long game is building long-term relationships, and the fastest way to blow that up is to ask a new contact for a favor too soon," writes Clark. Full Story: Next Big Idea Club Magazine (10/26)

Answering questions about salary in a job interview As people search for jobs, they likely will be asked standard questions during interviews, including queries about salary expectations. Here is a guide on how to answer this tricky question. Full Story: Acorns Grow (10/26)

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The Landscape

Spanx surprises every employee with first-class trip

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Spanx CEO and founder Sara Blakely celebrated the company's $1.2 billion sale to Blackstone by giving each employee two first-class tickets to anywhere around the world with spending money of $10,000. Blakely announced the surprise gift in an emotional Instagram video, which has attracted more than 1 million views, and shows the founder talking about the importance of giving opportunities to female entrepreneurs and the delighted reactions of employees. Full Story: CNN (10/26), National Public Radio (10/26)

Execs predict continued growth in wages Axios (10/25)

	Is America Returning To The Office? Going back to the office has been a hot topic among America's workforce and we're interested in hearing from leaders like you about your plans (or lack of) to return to the office. Take the survey and stay tuned to learn about what over 1M of our readers are saying.

Balancing Yourself

Power naps from home: Are Zzzzs on the clock OK?

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A nap can refresh you and help you do better work, but naps shouldn't be at the expense of assigned tasks. Limit naps to 25 minutes, use your lunch hour to rest, and set an alarm, experts advise. Full Story: CPA Insider (10/25)

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The Water Cooler

Every dog has its day; now every hometown can too

Astronaut Mark Vande Hei honors his hometowns (Honor Your Hometown/YouTube)

Filmmaker Ken Burns and musician Marty Stuart are heading up an effort to get all of America's hometowns recognized via the Honor Your Hometown campaign. Their goal is "to remind all of us that the experiences and values we have in common are far greater and more important than the issues that divide us." The late Gen. Colin Powell's video tribute to Kelly Street in the Bronx is poignant. Dolly Parton sneaks a tune into her tribute, and Yogi Berra's son and granddaughter drive home a few laughs. Full Story: USA Today (10/26)

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