Be more charismatic and successful by focusing on these areas | Your career can benefit from your online presence | Completed allows professionals to rate others
To be seen as more charismatic at work, focus on projecting power and presence during your daily interactions, recommends psychologist Richard Reid. In addition, smiling regularly and showing warmth to others can help boost your career, Reid says. CNBC (5/2) Your career can benefit from your online presence Your authenticity should be on display throughout your social media accounts if you want your online presence to benefit your career, writes Jules Schroeder. Be proactive about showcasing your experience and skills on social media and on your personal website, Schroeder writes. Forbes (4/30)
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Completed allows professionals to rate others The online platform Completed allows people to create permanent business profiles of people, including ratings. The platform pulls publicly available data and allows people to offer their own ratings, but only "constructive criticism that provides constructive feedback for people to improve in business," according to the website. Fast Company online (5/2)
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Women ironworkers get more maternity leave than most Americans Women who belong to the Ironworkers union of North America are now eligible for six months of pre-delivery leave and up to eight weeks of leave after the birth of a child, with about two-thirds of their weekly income. Industry insiders say the change in leave policy is designed to reduce turnover rates in a job that requires heavy lifting and physical labor. CBS MoneyWatch (5/2)
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How to impress those you meet at work If you want to make a good first impression with the people you meet at work, smile regularly and show confidence in your interactions, writes Ed Mitzen. He also recommends showing up early, dressing nicely each day and showing interest in your co-workers. Fortune (5/1)
When you listen to music you like, the activity level and connections in your brain's memory and emotional centers are increased, according to researchers, while listening to music you don't enjoy will fail to provide this connectivity. Inc. online (free registration) (4/28)
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