Instead of asking the usual questions in an interview, ask questions that will see how well a candidate works under pressure by applying techniques used in military training. Ask candidates to problem-solve an actual company scenario and ask questions that don't have an obvious answer. Full Story: Fox Business (11/11)
What does your cover letter say about you? Including a cover letter with your resume, even when it's not required, is key to fleshing out your story for recruiters, job-search coach Ashley Watkins advises. Write a letter that garners attention right away, eschews generic language and shows that your skills and experience make you the top pick for the job. Full Story: HuffPost (11/9)
Do you have these interpersonal skills? Reflecting on the traits regularly seen in successful CEOs, serial entrepreneur Josh Felber covers the interpersonal skills they rely on to win. Grit to stay on-track against the challenges, humility and a curiosity to act, as well as the diplomacy to create a positive feeling in the workplace will all have a powerful long-term impact, advises Felber. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (11/9)
Savvy job-seekers eschew postings for networking Job-search time spent perusing postings and applying directly might be better spent by networking, emotional intelligence expert Harvey Deutschendorf writes, pointing to research spearheaded by LinkedIn showing that networking is responsible for filling as many as 85% of jobs. Deutschendorf details four ways to network successfully. Full Story: Fast Company online (11/10)
Sparking conversations on LinkedIn can deepen connections, marketer Luan Wise writes. Including questions in posts and tagging people or companies are among Wise's tips for purposeful interaction on the platform. Full Story: Social Media Examiner (11/10)
The Landscape
Job reports charts show disparities in unemployment Unemployment for Blacks reached 10.8% in October, compared with 8.8% for Latinos and 6.0% for whites, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Shown in charts, the latest jobs report also points to a wide gap in unemployment for those with less than a high school degree and those with a bachelor's degree. Full Story: CNN (11/10)
Chris Nikic of Florida set a major milestone on Saturday: He became the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full Ironman Triathlon, in just under 17 hours. Nikic, 21, has been doing triathlons for five years and is now getting ready for the Special Olympics USA games in 2022. Full Story: Yahoo (11/9)
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