?? 5 Smart Job Interview Questions To Dodge Bad Bosses

?? 5 Smart Job Interview Questions To Dodge Bad Bosses 158 Use good interview questions to avoid bad bosses. Photo by Sebastiaan Stam This is a guest post by Andrew Rondeau. You have been invited to attend an interview. You've been waiting a long time for this one. This could be the perfect job. The company has a great employment brand and future, and the vacancy sounds great as well. Good pay, great prospects, great perks.eval This is THE job to die for. Your dream job. You can see yourself in the job.eval Have you ever left a job interview not wanting to work for the company? Yes No View Results Free bonus: The One Job Interview Resource You’ll Ever Need is a handy reference to help you prepare for any kind of job interview. Download it free now The big day arrives You're prepared and have all the answers ready with all the examples, your work portfolio is in hand, you look great, are well-groomed and your clothes are sharp (that recent shopping trip will be worth it). You're feeling confident and fully prepared. But are you? The relationship between managers and direct reports is a critical factor in morale, productivity and retention of high performers. One thing which causes high stress in individuals at work is the bad management style of their boss. You get used to the pay, perks and prospects, but they become insignificant when your boss is a bad manager. You do not get used to bad managers, especially very bad ones. Studies show that bad bosses are the number one reason people leave their jobs. How do you define a bad manager? We all have different definitions for the term “bad”. Some may say their managers are bad because “I never get any praise,” others may say it's “because you never see them and they don't communicate” or because “he is so arrogant, always believing he is right and everyone else is wrong.” Much has been written about the habits or traits of bad managers, but how do you tell if your prospective boss will be a bad one? You are just about to be interviewed for the job of your life, but how do you know whether you'll want to work for the individual (assuming they will be your boss)? Remember that interviews are a two-way process, as much for the potential employee's benefit as for the employer. The job interview begins The time for the interview has arrived. The the prospective manager meets you in the glamorous reception 30 minutes late, their handshake is weak and clammy, and no apology is forthcoming for them being late. In silence, they lead you to the interview room which is a few minutes walk from the reception. There is no offer of a drink. Their smartphone goes off. It is a friend, or at least, you assume it is because they have a five-minute conversation about last night's TV, with quite a lot of swearing going on throughout. You're thinking, “this is a test, isn't it? They're wondering how I'm going to react.” Except that it's not a test, this is how they are. The interview starts late. Standard questions are fired at you, with no eye contact taking place. They don't even look at you when you're talking, just looking down whilst taking a few notes. Your gut is telling you: this is not the job for you. However, you decide to give them the benefit of the doubt, as they might just be having a bad day and this isn't how they really are. Now it is your turn to ask questions. How are you going to know if they are a great, or at least a good manager? Here are some important questions you need to ask to get warning signs of a toxic boss. 5 interview questions to test your next boss 1) What is your management style? Are they silent? Do they have to think about it? Are they vague? Do they mention words like “supportive, approachable or decision maker”? 2) Have you ever asked for feedback on your management style, and what were the results? A good manager will always be looking to improve their performance and style and one of the best ways to do this, is to ask their staff for feedback. If they have asked for this feedback, follow up by asking how have they used it to improve their style? 3) When was the last time you took forward an employee suggestion or idea? Bad managers don't follow up on employee ideas. Are they struggling in their answer? Is the example they give worthy of a great manager? If they do provide a worthy answer, it shows they are supportive, approachable and they listen. A great manager removes all obstacles to help their staff do the best job possible. 4) When was the last time you praised an employee or team member, and why? If they haven't ever done this, or the examples given are weak, be wary. Bad managers withhold praise. One of the biggest staff motivators is praise from their manager. 5) What is your opinion on employee development and training? Have you ever been denied a professional development opportunity, because your own manager said that it would take too much time away from work? Is that why you are thinking of moving roles? Bad managers ignore professional growth needs, whilst great managers support their staff's ongoing development. Bonus question to ask 6) How do you delegate tasks? Do they delegate? Do they micro-manage? Great managers build trust in their staff. A quick and easy way to do this is to delegate pieces of work, which uses and exploits individuals' strengths, all with the right level of control. Overall, just remember the interview is two-way. You are interviewing your manager and the company, as well as them interviewing you. You can ask any questions you want and if you ask the right ones, you won't end up working for an incompetent, bad manager who will make you miserable and your career won't suffer. Question of the article Have you ever left an interview saying to yourself “if they don't call me, I won't miss anything”? Tell us in the comments. What others are saying 6 Red Flags That Say Your Boss Is Going To Be A Nightmare Top 9 Ways to Spot a Bad Boss What was your shortest tenure in a job before walking out and why? Free Bonus If you want a handy job interview resource that you can keep on your smartphone or print out for easy reference, I’ve got a special bonus for you. This free download contains: 165 positive personality adjectives to describe yourself 444 of the most popular job interviewer questions to prepare yourself with 175 questions that you can ask in job interviews to make a good impression and learn about your future employer Click the image below to get access to The One Job Interview Resource You’ll Ever Need: JobMob Insiders can get this free bonus and other exclusive content in the JobMob Insider Bonuses area. Join now, it's free!

Work experience myths and misunderstandings

Work experience myths and misunderstandings Myths and misinformation abound in the careers world and as the autumn term fast approaches, I think its worth taking some time to challenge the more pervasive ones.  We all know how invaluable work experience is success in the graduate job market depends on it, but some of the rumours flying about serve to demoralise, not inspire. So, what is the truth behind the fiction.? 1.  I wont get a graduate job without an internship I can see how this rumour mill started as many of the big graduate recruiters use their internship schemes as a talent pipeline.  This years High Fliers report which summarises the recruitment practices of the Times Top 100 employers found that 36% of graduate vacancies at leading graduate recruiters were filled by applicants whod interned at the organisation. In two sectors: law and investment banking, the proportion increased to more than 50%. There are a number of counter arguments to challenge the myth: The Times Top 100 employers only represent a slice of the graduate job market.  Graduate level jobs exist outside of the milk round dont restrict your search to the big corporates. The majority of graduate vacancies (even within this elite group) are not filled by former interns. Now, this could mean that some of the vacancies are taken by candidates with internship experience in similar organisations. I suspect theres a fair degree of cross-pollination between the Big 4, so an internship at PwC may well open doors at Deloitte or KMPG. But we know anecdotally and otherwise that plenty of our students secure places on grad schemes without an internship. Experience can come from many quarters, not just formal internship schemes. Employers are (often) more open-minded than we give them credit and try to view applicants holistically.  If you want to be considered a strong candidate and attract the notice of graduate recruiters try to make the most of your collective experiences academic, work, extra-curricular and voluntary. An internship certainly looks good on your CV but it wont automatically propel you to the shortlist, not unless you communicate and articulate the skills and experience gained. Ive seen some applicants make a little go a long way, and others with seemingly impressive portfolios fall by the wayside.  Dont assume the experience will sell itself!   2. I should only look for internships The word internship has now well and truly embedded itself in the language of careers, and appears to be (from casual observation) synonymous with high quality structured work placements. Many a time I have heard or seen students talk of internships in quite hallowed terms, as though finding one will answer all their career and job search woes. Its not unusual to encounter a student who simply wants help finding an internship and has no conception as to how or where such a thing may be found. Now heres the thing: back in the day, internship was very much a US term but some point (possibly during the noughties) crossed the Atlantic, where it was adopted by big corporate and professional recruiters in the UK, to denote a lengthy period of paid, structured work experience. There has been a kind of semantic creep since then and its now used far beyond the corporate sector charities and voluntary organisations seem quite comfortable with the term.  However, internship is a bit of a shape shifter and can mean whatever the employer wants it to mean: short, long, paid, unpaid. In a nutshell: Dont get hung up on terminology  internship/work placement/work experience are often used interchangeably.  Concentrate on the quality of the experience, not the name. In some sectors, you may struggle to find advertised opportunities and youll need to be far more proactive and creative in sourcing work experience. If youre considering a career in politics or public affairs, for example, you wont see the vast array of advertised, paid placements that typify the banking and finance sector. 3. Work experience is hard to find It can be, but plenty of students manage! Theres no question that it is easier to find opportunities with the established graduate recruiters you only have to scan the likes of Milkround, TARGETjobs  and other graduate portals in early autumn to see the range of internships, vac schemes and placements on offer. But these sites only give a snapshot of the work experience opportunities available and there is perhaps a slight bias towards towards the most prestigious schemes.   If you take a passive approach and rely exclusively on the well-known, high profile sites (many of which pool the same vacancies) you may well be disappointed after all competition is pretty intense. Fortunately there are other avenues to explore: Use the Advanced Vacancy Search on myAdvantage to select and filter opportunities. Try a number of different search parameters  to maximise results. Check out other work placement sites for a wider range of options RateMyPlacement, Inspiring Interns,  Fledglings.net  and  Topinternships Think about project-based opportunities see what Step has to offer. Harness your networks, on and offline, to make contacts and tap into the hidden job market. Dont be afraid to send speculative applications. Start following companies and organisations on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.  Use relevant hashtags to manage your search (#workexperience). Start your search early on in the academic year dont leave it until the summer holidays! Scan the online sites of professional organisations and associations allied to your area of interest. Some may even some advertise placements, but if not theyre still a great source of news and potential contacts. Talk to your (Faculty) Placement Learning Officer to discuss your work experience needs and identiify suitable placements. 4.  Theres no point if I dont know what to do On the contrary, work experience is never wasted. Not only will the skills gained transfer to many occupational areas but youll also get an insight into how companies and organisations operate  great for developing commercial and business awareness.  Work experience can help you get a feel for the professional workplace and is invaluable in helping you decide what suits.  If youre feeling a little ambivalent about your career choice, a short of period experience can help you test the water and may provide just the inspiration you need. And if it doesnt? Well, eliminating options is an important part of the decision making process and will help you re-direct your search elsewhere.

Personal Branding Interview Robert Pagliarini - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview Robert Pagliarini - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke to Robert Pagliarini, who is the author of the #1 Bestselling personal finance book, The Six-Day Financial Makeover and his latest book is called The Other 8 Hours. Pagliarini is President and owner of Pacifica Wealth Advisors, Inc. and writes a column for CBS MoneyWatch. In this interview, Robert explains how hes seperated himself in his niche, important decisions hes made to get to where he is today, and more about his new book. Robert, there are a lot of financial planners. How can people stand out in your field? How did you separate yourself? Whether you’re a financial planner, website designer, or pediatrician, when you’re first starting out, it’s important to take on any client with a pulse. You need the experience and the income. But immediately start to build your brand. Focus on a specific niche within your industry that resonates with you. For example, I have a degree in psychology and was a counselor. I love the “soft” side of finance as much as I love the numbers. I quickly discovered that I really enjoyed and had a knack for working with “sudden money” recipients because often these folks are confused, anxious, and a little paranoid. Because of my personality and interpersonal skills, I gravitated toward these clientsâ€"and just as importantlyâ€"they gravitated toward me. Looking back, what big decisions did you make to get you to where you are today? Just one decision . . . early on I decided I was going to use my “other 8 hours”â€"the time I wasn’t sleeping or workingâ€"to grow and advance as much as possible. This meant instead of checking out after I “clocked” out, I would learn more. I went back to school and got my CFP designation. I earned my master’s degree in financial services. I went to Toastmasters meetings. I read books. I wrote articles. I decided to write a book. I got an agent. I got a publisher. I did media interviews. I got on TV. I did everything and anything I could in my other 8 hours to grow, develop, and learn as well as to market myself and my practice. After publishing your book, what marketing tactics did you use to make it a bestseller? What did your books success lead to? After I wrote my first book, The Six-Day Financial Makeover, I was fortunate to do some high-level media including 20/20, ABC News, NBC News, Good Morning America, hundreds of radio shows, and print. I never expected the book to attract clients to my wealth management firm because the target market for the book is the everyday person and the target client for my wealth management firm is the highly affluent. I didn’t grow up with much, so while I get a tremendous amount of satisfaction helping the ultra-affluent protect and grow their wealth, I felt a calling to help the everyday person who is struggling to pay the bills, plan for retirement, and put their kids through college. The first book helped me land my most recent book contract, The Other 8 Hours: Maximize Your Free Time to Create New Wealth Purpose. It’s a very difficult time in publishing right now, so just getting a book deal is a major accomplishment! What are the most common issues people have with managing their finances? I can sum it up in one word . . . frustration. It wasn’t long ago there was a real information gapâ€"you might want to improve your finances, but how? What should you do? With all of the books, articles, blogs, radio programs, and TV shows about finances, this is not an issue anymore. Knowledge isn’t the biggest hurdle today. No, the problem now is that people run the numbers and they don’t like what they see. The traditional approach to improving finances and saving for retirement initially leaves most Americans confused and then, when they work through the numbers, frustrated. “How can I save for a distant future when I’m struggling to make ends meet right now?” Traditional financial planning is like measuring a mile with a rulerâ€"it can be done, but it is very time-consuming and you’re going to have one hell of a backache. This is why so many are saying forget it and instead, are choosing to spend today and ignore tomorrow. This feels good in the moment, but it is obviously a horrible long-term financial plan. Let me be clear, I’m a big proponent of the traditional approach. It can and does work. You should cover the basics and implement the traditional strategies to improve their finances, but you must temporarily forget about all of the traditional financial advice you’ve ever read or heard because it will prevent you from getting the life you want, and it will make you ineffective and frustrated. Imagine you’re driving a car. Traditional financial planning advises you to conserve gas regardless of how uncomfortable or how much longer it makes the ride. Of course, if that doesn’t work, you’ll be forced to choose a closer and less desirable destination, whether you like it or not. The assumption is that you’ve got a limited supply of gas so you have to make it last as long as possible. It doesn’t matter if it’s 0 degrees out and that you’re dying inside the car. If you can drive a little farther by having your windows rolled up and your AC off, then that is a sacrifice you must make. The focus is on stretching your existing resources as much as possible, regardless of the sacrifice involved. Traditional financial advice focuses on depriving, reducing, cutting, and eliminating. All the financial experts are hell bent on getting you to cut your expenses by shrinking your lifestyle. They want you to take your big goals and dreams and shrink them until they are shriveled and unrecognizable. Stretching your resources is a good idea, but when the entire focus is on conservation, getting by, and making do, you lose the capacity to identify opportunities. Think about it. If you’re so focused on the dwindling gas gauge, you may not notice the six gas stations you just passed. Fortunately, you have the other 8 hours. In The Other 8 Hours you will learn a completely different approach. Instead of focusing all of your attention on how to stretch the limited gas you have, the goal will be to find a gas station so you can fill up. Do you see the difference? You will learn to focus on your potential and what you can accomplish instead of on only what you currently have. You want to grow, expand, achieve, and experience, but traditional rules tell you that you need to reduce, contract, and limit your life. I will show you how to jump out of the box you’ve been crammed into and to expand your means to fill your vision instead of shrinking your vision to fit your means. Call it financial planning 2.0. The other 8 hours are the best resource you have to radically improve your life and finances. The other 8 hours is time. You can spend this time or invest part of it. It’s the same concept with money. Compound interest can transform just $3 a day into over a million dollars at retirement. The Other 8 Hours will show you how to leverage this time and invest it to produce a bigger and better future for yourself. What is the trade off with branding yourself versus branding Pacifica Wealth Advisors? I think one’s brand should be consistent. While I might be promoting one thing or another, I think my brand remains the sameâ€"a no-nonsense guy that trying to help everyday people live richer and fuller lives. - Robert Pagliarini is the author of the #1 Bestselling personal finance book, The Six-Day Financial Makeover and his latest book is called The Other 8 Hours: Maximize Your Free Time to Create New Wealth Purpose. He is a Certified Financial Planner professional-the most recognized and respected financial planning credential throughout the world. In addition, he earned his Masters Degree in Financial Services (MSFS)-an advanced financial planning business degree obtained by less than 5,000 professionals. He has been interviewed by Good Morning America, 20/20, ABC Morning News, CNN, CNN Financial, and The Wall Street Journal.   Pagliarini is President and owner of Pacifica Wealth Advisors, Inc., a boutique wealth management firm located in Southern California, which was recently ranked #4 in Los Angeles and Orange County. Pagliarini has served on the board of the Financial Planning Association of Los Angeles and as a deacon at Bel Air Presbyterian church.

Working From Home Has Its Benefits. Heres Five To Consider

Working From Home Has Its Benefits. Heres Five To Consider While some people believe that working 40 hours a week in an office space is the best way to be productive and get the business to perform its best, others believe that this is an old-fashioned and outdated form of working. The world of work is adapting, and rapid changes are occurring. Not long ago, people were powered with the motivation that by working tirelessly at school and in work they could gain promotion after promotion and eventually climb up the corporate ladder to maybe earn themselves that coveted job title. Now, though, the ideals are different, and people are choosing a better quality of life over of getting trapped in the rate race. In these   times, perhaps the most desirable scenario is to work from home and call your own shots, but it doesn’t have to be a once-in-a-while luxury. Here are 5 benefits of working from home and how it can greatly improve your well-being as well as your productivity and career success. Increase productivity Studies have suggested that employees working remotely have greater levels of productivity because they are happier. By working in their own space, an employee or freelancer can feel comfortable, unstressed by an office environment and commute, and can work at their own pace. This is most prevalent when the work-in-question is tech-related, such as a web developing or programming, as the hours can be long and communication with others is at a minimum.   So being out of an office environment where distractions are constant is better for the work outcome. Skip the commute Another huge benefit of working from home is that you don’t have to commute. You’ll no longer have to leave in the house in the dark, cold mornings to catch various modes of public transport, or make that long drive to be stuck in rush hour traffic for most of it. Without a commute to and from work, you will free up hours of your day which could be put to better use. You will have more hours to work because you will be less tired and less stressed from commuting, so your work quality will be better. Choose your own hours When you work from home you can choose your own hours. This means that you can tailor the week’s work just how you like it, and change it as often as you want depending on what commitments you want to make that week. A huge plus of this is that you can spend more time with your family and friends and be present at important milestones in their lives. Theres no need to feel guilty about missing a parent-teacher conference or a birthday party ever again.    You know you can make it, because the decision falls solely on you. You don’t need formal qualifications We are often told we need numerous qualifications and degrees in order to succeed in work.   But this is not the case anymore. There are countless opportunities for skilled workers in the technology and marketing industries.   Entrepreneurs are again and again debunking the assumption that you must work under other people to gain job security. If you want to switch your commute and your dreary office for your couch and your freedom, job sites such as Work From Home focus solely on amazing and rewarding jobs that allow you to do just that. Employers can benefit too Companies are more likely to hire occasional freelancers to help on big projects rather than hiring employees who can work remotely. However, employers and businesses can greatly benefit from having remote employees. They can save money in office space and amenities. More importantly, they will find the quality and speed of work that gets done by a remote employee is of a high quality, because the said employee is happier working from home. Companies may even attract more people interested in working for them if they offer benefits such as working from home. After reading these amazing benefits, will you be switching up the way you work?

Best Practice For Resume Writing

Best Practice For Resume WritingThe best practice for resume writing has been discussed and dissected time and again but still the same basic guidelines are applied - remember the basics, do it right, be clear and use big words! The following article will not make you a better writer, simply focus on what your objective should be when creating resumes.When looking for a job in any field, there are many things that employers look for, the resume is one of those things. It is what you put on your CV when you submit it to the employer. Not only does the resume have to be good and unique but it has to be professionally done.So how can a resume be professionally done? First of all, it should be tailored to fit the job. The person submitting the resume should know the subject well enough that he or she can describe the job in detail. In other words, the first step in creating a good resume is the right first impression.Then, the resume should address the employer directly by using proper g rammar, spellings and use of correct pronouns when mentioning the position. The resume should be concise and to the point.As you go through your resume try to break it down into a format that makes sense to the employer. Try using larger words such as 'we' instead of 'I'me'. Also try to use only one word when describing the position such as 'Application Supervisor' instead of 'Supervisor.'Last but not least, make sure that your resume is well formatted. Always make sure to follow the rules when presenting yourself in front of an employer such as formatting headers, using all capitals, choosing fonts that have dark colors and avoiding using specific abbreviations.It is also importantto not show the employer anything they wouldn't want shown to the employer. Do not use photographs, don't mention unusual backgrounds, dress to the point and above all, do not 'smile' while typing the name of the company in the 'About' section. Just leave it blank!This is the best practice for resume writ ing because it gives you the most direct connection with the employer. Your message is the most important part of the resume. You can tailor your message to suit any employer and can be successful in the search for a job.

How To Manage The Classroom Top 5 Tips

How To Manage The Classroom Top 5 Tips One of the most difficult elements of working as a teacher is in classroom management. It’s all well and good having a great understanding of your subject, but if you can’t control the room then you will have a very hard time imparting your wisdom. Teachers need to be disciplined, organised and focused; in order to maintain control of an extremely combustible environment. In this blog, we’ll provide you with some top tips on how to manage the  classroom.How To Manage The ClassroomTip 1: Seating Your StudentsThe first thing to consider when dealing with a new class, is where they intend to sit them. This will vary depending on the type of work that you will be doing, but optimally, you want to place students in a position where they can engage in pair or group work. By creating close physical proximity, you create an environment where students are more likely and willing to speak to each other. A good example of how not to do this would be to put a row of students in one line. T ypically, in these lines (when it comes to working in groups) there are always 1 or 2 unfortunate students at the end of the line who are left out and don’t learn/get to contribute as much. Short, multiple rows are far more conducive to a good environment than long. Of course, you could always try the circle or semi-circle approach. This is great for interaction, but many people complain that they feel intimidated by ‘the space in the middle’ or the fact that everyone in the class can be watching them at any one moment. This is an important way of learning how to manage the classroomTip 2: Eye ContactCommunication is one of the fundamental assets of classroom management, and an essential element of this is eye contact. By maintaining eye contact with different members of the group, you will increase focus and ensure that everyone feels involved in the lesson. This doesn’t mean you need to make eye contact with every single person, but make sure you are making a conscious eff ort to look at the students who might be in an isolated position within the room â€" for example at the back.Tip 3: Speak ClearlyEven more so than eye contact, the way you speak defines your communication ability. As a teacher, your voice is your greatest weapon, so use it. You must be able to speak loudly, clearly and authoritatively, in order for your students to hear you properly. One of the biggest problems that new teachers have is that they are scared to raise their voice, and thus students have to strain to hear them. This leads to a loss of concentration, which in turn leads to misbehaviour in the classroom. The way you speak also correlates with the manner in which you deliver information too. When putting your point across, it’s vital that you can do so in a clear manner. Remember your audience. You might well have a PHD in the subject, but your students don’t, and you need to tailor the information you are giving and the way it is put across. Conversely, if you speak too simplistically, students will recognise this and react badly. The key is to find a balance between speaking slowly and clearly, but still delivering the appropriate information in an intelligent manner. This extends to knowing WHEN to speak too. If you simply keep talking at students, without listening to them or even acknowledging that it’s a fundamental requirement for them to listen, then they will simply tune out and won’t learn anything. Speaking clearly will really help you learn how to manage the classroom.Tip 4: Giving InstructionsFollowing on from the previous point, giving instructions is important too. One of the most common problems that teachers face is that their discussion based activities aren’t going to plan. The reason for this is usually because they haven’t laid out their instructions properly. Whether they are too complicated or just not clear, if you don’t spell it out for your students then don’t expect them to get it. With this in mind, here a re 3 general pointers for giving instructions to your class:Don’t overcomplicate things. Keep your instructions as concise and simple as possible. Remember that not everyone in your class will have fantastic listening skills, and therefore might be severely put off by really complex instructions.Don’t be vague. Numerous studies have shown that classes work better when the teacher provides the students with a clear goal or purpose, and a specific task to work with. Essentially, if you leave instructions too open for interpretation, you are asking for misbehaviour.Gain confirmation. A great way to clarify that people have understood the instructions is simply to ask them. Once you’ve given out the instructions, look around the room. Are there any students looking slightly baffled or lost? Ask them to relay what they understand they have to do to the class. If they are wrong, correct them. In doing so, you’ll provide everyone with guidance on what they should be doing.Tip 5: Us ing the boardOur final tip on how to manage the classroom relates to one of the most popular and polarising classroom tools â€" the board. The white (or black) board remains the most popular way for teachers to send visual messages to their classrooms, and is even more prominent in some cases than you yourself as the teacher. With this in mind, here are some top tips on how to use the board to your advantage:Your handwriting matters. Okay, not everyone has perfect handwriting, but it needs to be legible and large enough to read. If people at the back can’t read it properly then there is a problem. Remember that the board is for everyone, not just a few visually superior students.Don’t overuse the board. This is a common mistake. Some teachers spend so much time writing on the board during the lesson that it actually detracts from the lesson itself. If you need to write long sentences on the board then do so before the lesson actually starts. The more time spent teaching, and not writing, the better.Turn around! Following on from the last point, there are a huge number of teachers who become almost married to the board. That is to say, their communication levels drop and class interest wanes, because the teacher spends more time interacting with the board than with the class itself. Make sure that you turn around frequently, to ensure the class understand and engage with the subject.Board doesn’t mean bored. The blackboard is a fantastic way of entertaining your students, it doesn’t have to be a monotonous tool. Draw pictures, illustrate your arguments, create a lighter atmosphere in the class. The board can be used to make students laugh, as well as learn. This entry was posted in Education, 'How To' Help. 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Job Seekers Are A lot Like 450 Pound Pianos

Job Seekers Are A lot Like 450 Pound Pianos Im having a piano delivered to my house. Arranging for a piano delivery is no small feat.   Besides making arrangements with the showroom, I had to coordinate the insurance with my apartment buildings managing agent and figure out if the piano would fit in my elevator. Delivering a baby seemed to be much easier than this ordeal.The delivery was scheduled for tomorrow, yet the piano showed up at my house today. It seems that the employee from the piano showroom missed one minor detailrecording and communicating the correct delivery date to the movers. The piano arrived just as I was leaving my house for a meeting, so I had to refuse delivery and send the piano back to the showroom.Ok, were all human and we all make mistakes. But in some situations you are going to be judged more harshly than others. If a delivery of new sheets or towels showed up on the wrong day, I might not have given it a second thought. But its hard to shrug off the fact that a 450 lb piano showed up on my doorste p unannounced. And even if the employee at the showroom is the employee of the year every year and is frequently praised for her attention to detail, to me she will always be the lady who delivered a piano to my house on the wrong day.Job search is a situation where your actions are under a microscope. Errors that might be passed over in your day to day work are scrutinized much more diligently when hiring managers are reviewing applicants. When you start the job search process, an employer doesnt know you and they dont trust you yet. They dont know if you are competent to do the job so each of your interactions with them either builds that trust or destroys it. Here are a few errors that job seekers often make and are frequently judged by.Resume typosIts very rare that I receive an email without a typo. And I see typos on websites and blogs all the time. And it doesnt really color my opinion of that person. But in job search, typos on the resume make a red flag go up for many hirin g managers. The concern is that if the applicant wasnt detail-oriented enough to catch the typos in their resume, they may make other, more costly errors for the company.Fashion Faux-pasEveryone has showed up at work at some point in time in some outfit that was far from flattering, too casual, inconsistent with the companys corporate culture, or even offensive. In most cases the fashion faux-pas becomes fodder for the water cooler for a day or two and then just goes away. But on an interview, the candidate quickly turns into the applicant in the fishnet stockings or the guy with the really bad tie and again a judgement is passed. The concern is that based on the applicants dress they wont fit in with the companys culture or perhaps lack sound judgement in other areas.Arriving late to the interview Just about everyone has been late to work at one time or another.   And unless it becomes a chronic issue, it is generally accepted and not a big deal. But on an interview, arriving late can signal to a hiring manager that you are not reliable or dependable or that you dont manage your time well.Electronic whoopsWeve all been in situations where someones cell phone rings during a presentation or important meeting. And maybe its a bit embarrassing but its quickly forgotten. However, if your phone rings during an interview, the interviewer notices and may pass a judgement about you or even your consideration of others.When you apply for a job, you are a lot like a 450 lb piano. Everything you do is obvious. Everything you do gets noticed. And little errors in your job search strategy can quickly turn into detrimental ones. The person who arranged for my piano delivery should have checked and double checked the delivery datebecause its a piano. Job seekers need to check and recheck all the little details that go into an effective job searchbecause its your career. Both are really big things that you dont want to screw up.