Inner Peace
Inner Peace {Based on letters and talks of the Rebbe, Rabbi M. M. Schneerson} “The world is a place of constant change and unrest. Each point in time is distinct from the point before and the point after. Every point in space is its own world, with its own conditions and state of being. It is a world of fragments constantly rushing like traffic in anarchy. Look at your own life: You do so many […]
On Being Successful
“If you feel like giving up, just remember why you started.” This is the message on the wall of my gym. How true?! Why is it that we take on heady goals, swept along by firm resolve and strong conviction at the time? Then, a few weeks or even days later, decide that it was a terrible idea. What were we thinking? Perhaps it’s because the initial frame of mind or mindset was driven by […]
Interview Communication
During an interview, communication skills must be practiced and polished. You must be able to describe (not just write on paper) the top situations that illustrate your skills. Rather than saying “I have good communication skills,” a generic, meaningless phrase, be sure to have an arsenal of examples demonstrating the times your communication skills came to the rescue. For example, when did you solve the problem, calm an incendiary situation or synthesize several sides of […]
Dressing for Success: Interview Attire
Whether interviewing in the legal, financial, hospitality, retail or healthcare industries, or for any management, management training, leadership, C-suite or executive positions, formal attire is usually expected. For men, this translates to a suit, dress shirt and tie, and for women, a skirted suit, dress, and jacket or a matching trouser suit. Refined, simple, traditional jewelry, such as pearls, semi-precious stones, and metals are the best choices. Avoid distracting long earrings, noisy bracelets and other […]
Nailing Your Resume
Having a resume that jumps out from the stack of hundreds of other’s is a tough accomplishment to achieve. These days, shorter is sweeter. A one to two page resume is best. Do not put your goals or objectives on this document; your resume is not about your generic wishes and needs. Mirror the terminology in your resume to the job descriptions that are attractive to you, and if necessary, have several versions of your […]