District Governor John Lesko forwards the following page from OpsLadder with an interesting note:
... A well regarded job search website (The Ladder) seems to be pointing those who aspire to earn 6-figure salaries to improve their interview skills. Hmmm ... Eliminating ums, ahs, and other clutch words is the focus of many an ah watcher and grammarian in Toastmasters.
Now doesn't that make you take the Grammarian's Report at your club meeting a little more seriously?
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Advice to speed your job hunt:
4 Steps to Speak Better in Interviews By Jayne Latz Filler words like "um," "ahh," "so," "like" and "you know" can reduce your credibility as a speaker and hurt your chances in a job interview. Read More > Making Friends and Finding Free Resume Advice By Lisa Vaas How to approach recruiters, HR pros and resume experts for advice without being a pest. Read More > 'Willing to Relocate on My Own Dime' By Will Greenwald How can you compete with local talent for a job in a different town? Offering upfront to pay for the move yourself or masking your current location can help. Read More > Enough About Me By William Arruda Your reputation is one of your most valuable career-management assets. It's essential for your career development to understand how you are perceived by those around you. Read More > Initiating a New Network By Debra Feldman No network? No problem! Read More > |
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