An interview can be scary. If you're like me, interviews and meetings are an integral part of your business.
In the past, these meetings were anxiety provoking. Although interviews are supposed to be two ways, I would often be more nervous than the recruiter. In the past, I never felt like I had a sense of control during my interviews. I would practice and prepare but never felt ready enough when the interviewer came along.
My perspective on interviews has changed a lot since then. I now feel in control and confident during interviews.
Thinking "How can I get this job?" put me in the mindset to impress, to exaggerate and to become self-consumed. When I began thinking about the ways I can provide value, it was as if I was already engaged in my first work assignment. I would begin researching the problems the company was trying to solve to understand how I could help.
Thinking about value gave me confidence to attend any interview or meeting. In this article, I will show you practical ways to start thinking about value.
A resume is not only a record of what you've done but a reflection on how you think about what you've done. As a recruiter, I would often reject candidates that did not realize the impact they had in their last job. When you don't realize your impact, it's difficult to know what worked and what didn't. Not understanding your impact makes it create any successes you have had in the past.
I would often see talented freelancers who minimize their duties and in turn downplay their value.
The first step to nailing any interview is understanding your value.
Recruiters often love numerical values that show off your impact during particular projects. An example of this would be " I help increase conversion by 20%" or "I helped X company increase their sales by 5% over 40 days." Employers love numbers because it makes your impact quantifiable.
Before you even apply to your next position, rewrite your resume so that it reflects your value.
During your interview or initial proposal, bring solutions! Brainstorm a way you can help the company solve a problem they are facing. Prepare a short case study jam-packed with solutions. Spend time building quality case studies and solutions rather than approaching more companies.
For example, if you are interested in working at a non-profit, a weak point may be in their marketing. Even if you are not applying as a marketer, show how your skills will help solve their marketing problem.
Think of one or two ways to solve a potential problem before your interview. This will give you more confidence and authority during your interview.
Before an interview or meeting, you may feel nervous. Your nervousness translates into your energy. In my article on confidence, I talk about using meditation as a confidence building tool. Meditation allows you to get out of your own head and calm down your mind.
I find that after meditation I speak a bit slower and more deliberately. I notice that during interviews I tend to choose my words and stories more carefully.
I recommend doing this an hour before you interview for at least five minutes.
The last tip I will give you has to do with your beliefs. Imagine going into an interview knowing you had already got the job.
Imagine the level of confidence you'd have and the type of questions you'd ask.
Believe in yourself and your ability. Reflect on my first tip of understanding your value. You know you're a great fit and can provide so much value to this company. You are the BEST person for the job and if you don't believe this…why would you apply?
You know what you can bring to the table.
Here are some awesome books on confidence that should help you nail any interview.
Leave a comment with your best tips for nailing interviews.
There is a lot to be done before any interview. Nobody will ever pass an interview without proper preparation.
It begins with a positive mindset. Get it on your mind that the interview day is your sunshine day and no matter what happens, you must come out a winner.
Researching and memorizing most important things/stuff about the institution or firm I'm to have the interview with.
Valuing my worth and pouring out what I have in me to the panel.
Being honest at all cost.
At times, I try to be a little sarcastic if it's necessary. Hahahaha.
I appreciate your article Madam.
Thank you for your insightful comment! A little sarcasm haha that's a fun tip! But yeah I agree, research and preparation are key.
Yes, you're correct. Preparation is very important to get a job. Searching for a job is so difficult so if you were given a chance to get an interview you must be prepared. When I am a fresh graduate and have an interview to a company the first thing I am doing is to check the background of that company. Hahaha. I am just sharing my experience.
These are all great tips. I like the concept of believing that you've already got the job. This will make the interviewee think like one of the interviewers. It is important to answer all logistic questions a bit politically indicating that everything in this company is good and you can still bring something new to the table. A great read. Have a wonderful weekend ahead.
Exactly Neil, we want to bring innovation while still answering all the basic questions!
You bring up very good points in your articles and I respect your writing style greatly. Self-worth is not necessarily self-centeredness and people tend to overcomplicate the interviewing process.
Job interviews are all about selling your best qualities to the employer, so play up your strengths without appearing cocky.
Thanks for the time and effort you put into writing this article; you provided some very good tips. This feels well-timed, as I feel stressed with my own job search, so I will definitely apply your advice to my search. Have a good weekend.
I think some people go into an interview thinking that if they are too confident they won't get the job. I love your distinction between self-worth and self-centeredness. I think it's important people see that one does not equal the other. I do wish you luck on your job search!!
This is great advice. I have never applied to a job before so i'll try to keep these tips in the back of my mind when i try to do my next interview. Although these tips do not include how can one sell himself if he has no previous work experience. would you mind elaborating more on that.
I couldn't agree more that interveiws are so anxiety provoking. Anxiety gets you whenever you think too much but it can't be helped worrying so much that could potentially mean your entire career . Before going to an interview, I would sugest that one should warm up by actually talking to other people and if there are any, he should talk to other applicants. This would prepare the person and at least take his mind off from thinking too much about the interview. Confidence is rather built up and faked at the beginning but after some time, it will be easy work.
I like your suggestion of talking to other people before the interview so you don't over think it. This is a great tip!!
I feel like understanding my value is the trickiest part of interviews for me. I'll be doing many interviews in the next year and a half because I'm leaving undergrad, and it's pretty nervewracking. I feel like I often get distracted or stressed in trying to give the employer answers that they want to hear instead of speaking for myself, which I think does more harm than good. I never really considered the mental aspect of just simple confidence–hopefully that will help get me far. This was honestly super helpful, I'll be following your blog!
Ha-ha this is very true! Same thoughts when I first landed on my dream company to get interviewed. Thanks for sharing though.
Thanks for this post. I'm preparing for an interview in a few weeks from now.Just to buttress your point,I started a routine.I look in the mirror and tell myself that I have what it takes to take up that role and deliver the expected result.I do these daily to muster and build my courage from the inside out.It's important to overcome fear before the interview, and most importantly know before hand what value you'll add to the company before you're asked.
I've been job searching for a while and interviews are the absolute worst! I definitely have a tendency to downplay everything I did at my previous jobs, sort of trying not to seem like I've got a big head when in reality I guess I'm just looking like a weak candidate! Whoops.
Even if I'm not the best interviewee, I do always try to smile a lot and seem very friendly! A lot of the time the interviewer is going to have to work with you at some point so you don't want him thinking you're a total grouch, haha.
Useful post! This will surely help people searching for jobs. I'd also recommend making a good impression on interviewers. Some employers won't hire you if you come across as unpleasant during the interview, even if you have all the hard skills they're looking for. (If that's how you act during an interview, they can only imagine how you'd act around clients…they'd rather not take the risk.) Dress appropriately, sound enthusiastic, and treat the interviewer with respect.
This is a brilliant piece, actually alot of job seekers go in for interview naive. Of course this not unconnected to the myth that interviewers are there to screened out. Really when going for interview or even any meeting at all, maybe presentation before a board, one have to be in the right frame of mind. Because if an individual is mentally confused or even anxious it will physically show on him or her and that is not good for interview. This is so because composure and presentation similarly matter.
I will love to be here always in other to New things . Seriously I like this thread. More comments I really need to see.
Hi I am happy that you are part of this amazing site. You will learn more tips for sure that regards to interviews. This blog is very helpful and very informative. People who just starting find job may get help from this forum about dos and donts and more tips to be prepared and be confident during job interviews.
I love the way you put it, that you need to reposition yourself to add value to the company you would wish to work for rather than the traditional ways of passing an interview. I also think it would be prudent, especially now that creating and updating webpages has become simple, for interviewees to create an online portfolio of sought. This website/Portfolio should detail in full all you have done throughout your career in great detail. The beauty of this, is that you can always update your portfolio! For example if you help your company win a contract, whilst things are still hot and the management is happy, talk to the directors to drop a few lines on how you were useful in getting that contract. It would make it very easy for you to secure your next job!
Very good and informative post that reminds me that interviews are not just about you but about the company finding ways to improve itself as a whole. In the midst of all the stress and anxiety of you wanting to pass your interview you forget that ultimately, these are humans, searching for valuable people. As long as you show your value you will be alright. Thanks again for this inspirational post.
Thanks so much for the comment. It's so true that how you see yourself ie. self-esteem problems, as you say will affect your interview!
This is so timely! I stumbled across this post just as I'm editing my resume for a new round of job-hunting. I really like the tip about me already having the job, if I can think it, maybe the interviewers will be influenced to consider it too.
The whole truth. Nowadays it is difficult to find a job in which we could find. Often we accept what we get tired.
This is really helpful. I'm still searching for a job now and this is really useful for the future interviews. Know your value and believe in yourself that you already got the job.
Fantastic Post, I always end up underselling myself in interviews. I come in, give a great confident interview, but always bomb in the "why should we hire you" style questions. Although I excel greatly in group interviews oddly, since I usually play well with others in a pleasing way.
I really appreciate the tips and information. I have an interview next week and I will apply all the knowledge and suggestion I get from here. I will add wearing a comfortable suit as a tip because it makes you relax answering the questions during the interview. Be natural and honest because it will make difficult for you if you tell lies during the interview. I will also put a coin inside my shoe as a lucky charm lol.
This is a great tip! Wear comfortable, but professional clothing and be honest. Lies are much harder to keep up! That's really hearing about your coin trick haha that's awesome!!
This is really helpful. Interviews are really stressful and overwhelming. I'm still searching for the job now and this is useful tip for my next interview. Know your value and think you already got the job.
Danielle, first I want to thank you for this beautiful blog! I can see how much effort you put into this, and believe me it really shows. Your advices are very precise and helpful. I remember when I got my first job; I was really nervous. I think everyone gets both excited and anxious in a interview, but if you have confidence in yourself you can do amazing things. Limitations are only in our brain. I absolutely loved your idea of meditation before an interview. Never did that before so I'm going to do this in future interviews. Thank you so much!
Same here I never thought meditation would help but as I have read it,it does and I can wait to try it. Interview is kinda scary for sometimes but we should avoid it. For me the interview process is about selling yourself as well as the experiences you had. In this matter we should not be scared either we should be proud of our accomplishments.
Thanks for the article. This makes me remember an advice a friend told me once: Fake it until you make it! Not in a lying sense but in the sense of believing you got this, believing you can do the job better than any other person, we need to pump up our confidence a lot when it comes to getting a job and that leads me to the part you said we need to know our value!, I didn't realize I do make an impact in my job, I do make things better for other people by doing it, I will remember that now, thanks!
Thank you, it helps a lot actually ! What is important as you mentionned is self-confidence, it shows how much you trust what you are saying, because one of the things which are hard to pretend is self-confidence ! Be a self-confident based on real things, I mean, get the required knowledge to boost your profile, be competitive and be polyvalent ! Let yourself know that you are on the top and that you are not talking out of nothing ! Even in an interview, have a critical mind, show that analyzing is your main process, and that you can learn from your experiences !
An interview for a job is actually what's getting nervous. But these are helpful tips. Most tips you can hear from a lot people today were too cliché. It's like you already heard them before, and just make a little revision from them. Until I read this article, I realized, I can do it the different thing which can even show my personality. I will share this to my friends just in case they need some helpful infos.
This is indeed, another one of your great article. This time it's about interviews and jobs. Most of us get scared pretty easily thinking about interviews and jobs. The nervousness one feels when looking out for a decent job that pays and when actually finding and sitting for an interview is considerable. How many have failed to actually find a good job! And how many have felt to pass an interview just because of their nervousness. I'm sure you're article will help and motivate all people who are on a lookout for jobs. They will find out the confidence to sit in an interview and pass the interview.
I still remember when I'm applying as a piano tutor. The employer asked me many questions about music, and others. The important thing is, be yourself! You know what you can do and you know what you want. I remember the employer asked "do you want to teach kinderbeat class"? Kinderbeat class is a music class with children of age 3-4 years old. I answer yes, because I want to have experience teaching children in music. I want them to experience and enjoy music as adults do!
First of all,thanks for your article,really helpful.I agree ,a job interview is very stressful,but it's success totally depends on you.In order to succeed ,self confidence is very important,you 'll need to control your mind and knowledge for the best result.
An interesting CV,without unnecessary information is the first step to any job,from that point things will come to you naturally,you'll have to sell that employer the best version of you,a future employee who has the ability to adapt to any tasks,and who is able to resolve them.
The tip is great! Usually when I go for interview, my tip is "always be myself". What interviewer ask, answer with solid proof and straight to the answer. For example if interviewer ask "what book did you read recently?" I will answer Korean and English short stories because I do read them always. Try not to have the "ah…hmm…" Because interviewer will know that you are not ready will the job.
Hope that helps as well!
What I really like about this is how it puts you in a proactive position. By thinking about how you can add value to the company you are not just selling yourself, but actually producing meaningful results before you even have the job. This will certainly demonstrate your value to any potential employer and give you a leg-up when you officially get the position in having a clear goal already thought out. This is the type of thinking that separates successful people who are producers, from those who wish to be successful and tend to sell themselves in a way that is both shallow and self-serving.
As far as what I've experienced in applying job, we all know that preparation is the key but there is a kind of person that can't handle things and undergo mental block whenever the interview is about to be taken up. It will depend on a person also in it's self confidence on how he will face and hold his preparation until the interview will be done. The combination of self confidence and preparation to words is the great and effective way of passing any interview. Forget first any problems your currently facing and focus in your interview thats how you will effectively pass the interview. You can also test yourself by practicing the interview with your friend by asking some questions to you. Hope that helps my friend.
Good article ! This tips can surely educate others especially the fresh graduates. I think that a job interview bought stress to the applicants for a while because they must prepare their selves to answer questions that is needed to satisfy their interviewer. The way they talk and answer has a huge point to accept them on a specific company. So it's important to be cautious for the words that they say when undergoing on an interview.
Ofcourse before you get the job that your applying for you should know about the company backgrounds, industry and their top clients or either the product & services that they offer to the market. And addition don't lie to your CV or your experience when you in an interview because they knew it if your telling the truth or not . Be confident and sell your self that I'm capable to handle this job and your willing to learn .
I have been interviewed many times. I have had job interviews, business interviews, college interviews (for enrollment) etc. Through these years, I have learned one basic thing about interview. You must have confidence. When you have confidence, you could get positive outcome from the interview even though you may not be qualified for the work. I had no prior experience in dealing with vehicle tyres. I went to a business interview. "What do you know about Tyres" I was asked, I did not know any thing, but I said "Vehicles need tyres to run, if tyres wear and tear, they need to be replaced." I was awarded a contract.
This is really a fresh and seasoned post helping job seekers or even for those up for promotion how to step up their games. It is really a nice point, to develop one's idea that he had the job before stepping to that interview, boosting your confidence in a level enough to help you make it work . While it is really essential that you prepare something and lay your cards in the table in a way you promote yourself as a future asset to the company, not just another normal functioning employee.
I just graduated in college and haven't had a single interview yet. I find this page very informative and the tips on preparing or having an interview would be a great help for me since I am planning to apply on a company soon. I also believe that being optimistic will lead you to a great outcome thus, being positive that believing in yourself that you will be accepted increases your confidence and makes emotional things get better. My advice for the readers like me would be, you should take a long rest to stable your mind before the interview and I assure to you, it will be fine.
Focus your search on jobs that you're qualified for. You'll have a better chance of getting selected for an interview. Sending out random resumes and cover letters is just going to be a waste of time. Before you start job hunting, take the time to decide what type of job you're seeking.
The process of doing job interviews is always stressful. For me, I try to focus at the the I wake up, leaving no space for doubt and fear that I'm not ready or good enough for that job. A clear and direct resume will help you too.
I absolutely agree that having an interview is very scary which you actually make an effort and preparation for an incoming interview. For my experience, on my first interview I was very nervous and at the same time my hands don't stop producing liquid which is actually annoying since you need to shake the hand of your interviewer to show your great attitude, so it was a unforgettable experience. But all the hard work of preparation and practicing yourself in front of a mirror is worth it if you passed the interviews and got the job.We can all do it and be successful but first you need to tell yourself that you can and you will get the best interview your life could ever have.
This is a very nice article, and somehow I can relate to every person who has trouble dealing with interviews, whether for a job or for any other reasons. It's a very good idea to have a mindset that you already got the job before going to the interview, somehow it lessens the stress and the nervousness, and will boost our confidence. Because if we are nervous, we tend to forget ideas and thoughts and it may affect our chance to get that dream job. I also believe in meditating before the interview, and I do that as well. It relaxes my nerves and helps me get focused.
I did some of the tips here and it really works! i got a job and i just keep myself to be responsible and hardworker enough to my work so my managers always in favor of having me in their company.
If I'm searching for my job. I will use this as a guide. You help me so much.
Well some people might think that looking for a job is a hard task but the truth it only depends on how you see yourself,because if you think that you are not able to take the job your mind will always head to a negative result which is unhealthy. Job seekers should always be positive and open minded. Confidence is the only main thing that employers always consider because if you say that you can do the job at the same time being confident and looking to be true to your word a job is guaranteed, but if you look weak and not confident enough to prove your word its always a 50/50 gamble. So better stay confident people will always look at confident people as proud individuals who trusts themselves and every decision they make. I have always done the same thing and I have never been turned down.
Be confident and just be yourself. Piece of advice that I can give. I have been in a lot of interviews before. Well, I was a full-time employee back then and I've been through various job interviews. When I started doing online jobs, there were still some interviews, good thing I am more confident with virtual interviews that the physical ones (hahaha). But kidding aside, just make sure that you are prepared, you did your research before you proceed with your interview. Don't impress the interviewer by telling them that you know this and you know that, where in fact you don't have any idea about it. Just be honest and cite some other skills you have that is related to the job you are applying for especially when really don't have any background about the job or if it is your first time.
This article is very helpful specially for those people who doesn't have any work experience or for those people who just recently graduated from their studies. I still remember the time I applied for a job, though I believe that I am fit for the job however at that time I got so nervous specially when the interviewer called my name. I wasn't able to pass the interview, because I wasn't able to answer the interviewer directly due to nervousness. So to make yourself confident and face the interviewer without any fear is to study the job that you're planning to apply, and make sure that you can commit to the job, you will be happy and comfortable with that job.
I couldn't agree more to this. The fact that you seem to be prepared to nail the interview, sometimes, the nervousness gets you down. I think it really helps if you get to learn from other's experience and gain insight from those too.
Thanks for this educative article. Anyone preparing for an interview should take this tips seriously. Adequate preparation is essential. You should research thoroughly on the company and think of the solutions you're bringing to the table. Besides, you need to have a positive attitude. Smile politely, and don't say negative things about your previous employer.
Acing an interview is hard. It is also the hardest part of getting a job. The only thing that I can say to this is kust to be true to your self and be confident. Being honest is the greatest thing that you can give to your employer and add it up with a self confidence, it will really make you stand out.
This article is very much helpful. It makes you more confident in every job interview that you will be facing. As per my experience, i just nailed it through confidence and smile. It would work a lot easier if you speak your mind. don't hesitate to ask if you have anything in mind. just make sure you will not offend someone in asking. and show your interest to the company your applying that's the most important.
It's a wonderful article that helps people to find a job. Giving tips to every people also helps you. You share to everyone you know and i'm just very thankful for having these. When I got have my college degree i will back to this article and read this over and over again.
I believe that these corrections you gave above are what most of the job seekers lack in the sense that they forget that most firms do not just employ anyone with critically analyzing what impact they would be bringing into the company. Some applicants do not check their strengths and weaknesses before applying for a job and sometimes, this is where they start limiting their chances.
If they could understand that what the company always want to hear is what value would they be adding if they are given the job as well as in what ways would their positive energy assist in pushing the company, then getting that dream job would be a reality.
Applying for job needs a lot of courage and confidence within yourself. Many would end up not pursuing their job interview since they feel lack of confidence. This would be the hindrance why your having difficulty with your interviews. Always show that your not stiff and perky. Being perky would help ease your tension of your situation.
There's a lot of preparations and pressure when I start my interview. My dream job is to be a video editor. The company that I am applying is too big and put some on my opportunities. So I do my best on that interview. Feeling calm just answer questions confidently and there's a chance to pass it. Keep positive. Thanks for that wonderful article that;s a big help for us.
Job Interviews can really make us feel nervous and there's nothing wrong with that. But, as always, we have to make a choice whether to be afraid or feel excited about it. I agree that setting a good / positive mindset before the interview helps a lot. We have to think of it as a wonderful once in a lifetime opportunity. So we should feel excited about it and do our best to prepare for it. That's when preparation comes in. Preparation is very important. I taught interview classes before. Many applicants failed due to lack of preparation. Listing possible questions and writing down your answers would help a lot. You may practice in front of a mirror and imagine that it's a real interview. If you are lacking of some possible questions, you may try to search online. I love to see the comments above. Wonderful topic!
There are job applicants who possess great skills and knowledge but failed to get the job. And the reason is that, they forgot to be humble to their interviewer. Remember that it is not only what skills and knowledge that the interviewers are looking for, they also observe the applicants attitude during the interview. Job interview is the applicants chance to sell him/her self, but it is necessary that the applicant puts in his/her mind that he/she is there to express him/herself and not to impress. So no matter how good you are, be humble in answering the questions.
As a quick analysis and detailed look at the information from this article, I've determined that there is lots of valuable and incitement information that was provided. As most of the wonderful folks on this forum have most likely been through a variety of interviews, being prepared is always a challenging task. During an interview we strive to make the best possible image of our qualifications and proof that all of us can successfully fulfill the requirements of the position interviewing for. As stated in the article from Danielle Thompson, she mentioned "developing solutions to bring to an interview" and this is exactly what I'm trying to state.
Give examples of your previous success as well as how you as the interviewee can provide success for the company's future! I've hope you enjoy my address to this article and please feel free to give your comments as well!
I am really pleased to know more of what other people think. As I have remembered when I attended my first ever interview at an established Pharma Company I was quite nervous. Simple information like this helped me a lot, I have prepared possible answers for possible questions, I have learned to relax before having my interview.
Overall, I agree of these useful tip and advise, follow it and you will not go wrong.
Still, I really think the secret for this is just to be yourself and picture your future self working for this particular company.
Of course, you'll need to perform your best to be able to keep your good impression. After all, your life is what you make it.
Meditate ? You have to do is to have a high confidence. And be true to yourself.
Thanks for the tips Danielle!
It was a sudden interview that I didn't have time to meditate or prepare for it mentally.
I think you must know yourself first know your likes and limits, know if the job you are aiming for would be easy for you. finding the right job is a challenge in every jobseeker right now because some has skills but they don't want to take the chances landing on that kind of job while some want the job but they don't have the skills. that's why knowing yourself first must be on top for you to have a job that perfectly fit on your skills and qualifications.
You should not be nervous in an interview, just imagine that you are talking to someone that wants to know who you are, its just like selling yourself (your personality) to someone you know would hire you if you give your best shot. have confidence and express your ideas in the middle of the conversation.
Vert good and practical advice. I think having the mental attitude that you are valuable and worthy, and acting like you belong there, without being arrogant is likely the best way to get the job. Just be confident and not nervous..you can do this!
Thanks for the tips., it helps a lot.
These tips will be the guide on how to get a job. You will work hard for that and still focus on your job. Job will be the best source of living and income. This will bring you joy and happiness once you are working now as a regular employee.
For a successful interview, I agree that you have to research about the company and your desired position. But I also recommend the job seeker to be honest and just be his or her self and not that over confident. Because sometimes too much self esteem ruins everything.
I had so many failure or rejection in many interviews. I'm trying to face the interview again and again to achieve success of approvement. Just try and try until you succeed. Failure is the learning process. Learning from your mistakes and rejections in life. Make a change.
This is very helpful. I always tend to get nervous before interviews and always messed up. I'll try to meditate before my next interview. Wish me luck!
It sounds cool to have known learnt about these ways that I can use to feel confident and relaxed before going for the interview that can get me that dream job. I am grateful that you shared it with someone like me that will be going job hunting soon.
Every time I will have an interview, I make sure that I had the requirements of the job that I'm applying for. So, from there il get the confidence. As I know what will I say and its more natural for me to answer all the questions. I set aside the fear because I believe if it is meant it will happen and if you failed in the interview don't worry surely there's more work waiting for you.
Don't worry about failure, there's more interviews to come for you. Failure is the learning process in life. If you failed many times it's okay, there a last that you can be successful.
You need to be formal on attire when you're in the interview. Interviewers tests your hygiene status a little bit. More importantly, the mind that you can answer interviews with confidence and such a credibility. You will be rejected if you lie in the interview, they know how you can be.
First of all, you must be confident with yourself. Be you, be honest when answering the questions, wear your best smile and always give your best shot when having an iterview. of course you should wear a formal attire, you should look neat. Appearance is also one of the categories of the the interviewers.
Imagine when you're been interviewed, you're the best in that job and believe that you're helpful to the company that you're applying. Don't blame yourself because you're rejected in the interview and there's a chance of you've been interviewed again.
This is very informative and helpful! Big help to those job hunters there to be prepared and confident in their interviews. I will definitely share this to all of my friends!
Job interview never gets easier even when you've gone through many interviews. Interviewers have different set of styles and personalities that you have to consider. I think research is very helpful.You have to really know the company you are applying for. Invest your time on building confidence by brushing up your communication skills so you can speak clearly and concisely about the assets you have to offer. Practicing is the best preparation so far. Have your friends do a little role play to help you organize your thoughts so when you're on the real interview it will be much easier to respond on questions you anticipate which are available anywhere online. There are a lot of resources online such as this article that would help you overcome any kinds of interview. Thanks for sharing!
I super agree with your guide for I have experienced it myself and used most methods you have shared. I still remember my very first job interview, my heart was beating so fast may speech starts to buffer, in the end I didn't get the job. After that I lost confidence, I thought to myself who's going to hire me this way if I couldn't even bring myself to answer the questions calmly. So i decided not to look for a job for a month, then a friend forwarded me a job opening he saw online, and I decided to try it. Now I thought to myself, I needed to "PREPARE and PRACTICE" and yes I did well, I nailed it.
I have the same experience. its so funny how I answered when the interviewer said "can you please tell me more about yourself" and start storytelling my life story that is so unrelated to the job I was applying.. And yeah as expected I failed hahaha..
Thank you~! You've just become my hero today, actually I have plans to apply for a job that I really wanted to have.. But yeah.. "job interviews" I hate how this makes me so frustrated and anxious about myself.. And starting to question my abilities.. But now after I read your simple but powerful advice.. I am now confident to face my fears on having a job interview.. thank you!
thank you for the guidelines you gave us. its really helpful specially to those who didnt realize their impact as you say and i learn a lot in this article you wrote. As an applicant you must value your worth and realize that nothing is impossible you just practice and practice until you perfect it and boom hotdog.
Giving a solution to a problem that the company may be having is a great thing especially during a first interview. It can give a good impression and it may mean that you are much more likely to be hired by the company for the job that you interviewed for. Just remember to not give away too much of your idea and to try and give a basic idea because what may have is that they take the idea but don't bother hiring you. I think it's also important to calm yourself and relax before the interview so that you are also calm and relaxed during the actual interview. Meditation like you suggested is a great way to do so.
I'm currently working here abroad. I'm planning to go home and settle down for me to be able to look after my daughter. Being away for 5 years, eventhough I go home every year is totally different if I'm there. My presence would be more valuable. With these ideas, I gain my self confidence knowing that I can make it to be a freelancer. I should just he prepared physically, emotionally and being a mother financial matter is a big deal. Now, I had better understanding on how should I start back again in nailing my target job which is home-based jobs. Thank you.
Positive mindset should be the first thing you establish before going to job interview. Being positive gives you more confident and bring the best in you. Aside from the normal preparations of documents, how you look, it is important to be yourself. Some of the interviewer just ask anything under the sun, expecting a simple answer. So no matter what preparation you gonna do, believe in yourself and answer according to your knowledge and understanding.
These are very good tips for any still seeking to be an employee can easily take to with both hands and have his or her interview passed like a piece of cake.
I have come to realize that planning and actually executing such plans is the secret of becoming successful in any interview. The planning would definitely give you self confidence and it's the best tool that you need to impress the panel interviewing you.
I like the last part. Geez, I haven't thought of that everytime I apply for a job. Well, you can't take the fact that there can always be someone among your four walls who is better than you.
I bring something along nevertheless. I bring God with me. I always tell him, even how badly I need or want this job, it is your will. It is your call. You know what's best for me. I can only do my fair share. If I fail, then it's not for me. I do this because I want to get out of that door happy after all that went through, cause God was there throughout.
What an excellent article. I usually get nervous during interviews but I appreciate you taking the time to write this as it has given me newfound confidence next time I have to go through it again.
Arrive at your interview 10-15 minutes early. It's actually best to arrive at the location even earlier (to ensure you aren't late because of traffic, etc.) and wait in your vehicle/use the washroom/do some power poses and then present yourself at the appointed place 10-15 minutes early.
Dress appropriately. This varies depending on the job, but a rule of thumb that I would advise is to dress for one position above the one you are applying for. For example, if the position you are applying for usually wears dress pants and a dress shirt but no tie, and the direct supervisor wears dress pants and a shirt and tie, wear a tie.
Smile and act confident (even if you aren't).
This is true. However when you're in a foreign country applying for a job, more often than not, you cannot really demand that they pay or hire you for what you think is your worth. Sadly, for most, (I'm Asian), when we apply for jobs, we always downgrade our values in order to compete with the locals of that country. even though we know that we can do a job we're applying for easily, we always get that race measurement.
"Brainstorm a way you can help the company solve a problem they are facing. Prepare a short case study jam-packed with solutions. Spend time building quality case studies and solutions rather than approaching more companies." This sounds so simple but it's so effective. I did this in an interview last week following up with the statement "so essentially this is how I can save your firm time, money and energy".. I got offered the job!
One thing I can suggest is try to intimidate the person who's going to conduct your job interview. Sometimes the assigned person that will screen applicants have strong personality because they will twist your brain by asking scenario based questions. While your giving your answers, they will observe you on how you deliver the information and check your self confidence. Whenever I undergo to any type of interviews, I'll pause for about 10 seconds to absorb the questions and give out the negative side comments then follow up with good things and as I continue answering the question asked, I'll focus on the positive things while staring at person's eyes.
I remember my first interview. It was nerve-racking.
I would sit in the office waiting anxiously for the interviewer to come. Then, I'd be shaking as the interviewer started asking me tough questions like what you've shared. Good thing I was quick to answer most of them. I'd say I did okay.
I didn't get the job but it was still a learning experience. Interviews are only as scary as they seem until you realize it's not about you. It's about what positive change you can bring to the place and position you're applying for.
Meditation does help. I try to have gentle reflections whenever I feel pressured. It helps calm the mind and puts me at ease.
Same thing I felt during my interviews before. My hands were cold and I was little bit nervous. I was holding a pen to ease the uncomfortable feeling and it really works for me.
I have always been anxious during interviews, which is the main reason why I didn't land on the company I have always dreamed of. I had a hard time going through a lot of interviews before getting my current job. I've been working for three years and what I do are mostly programming and encoding so I am usually in front of a computer. Recently, I've been thinking of changing jobs and going to a different company but I fear that it will be harder for me to pass interviews this time since my professional social skills are not really polished in my current workplace. Your tips are really helpful and I hope it will work for me. I haven't tried meditating but I feel like it will make a difference.
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True! You should be ready otherwise you can't answer all the questions properly. You know already your worth by the time you've submitted your application form because you are the one who knows your skills and credentials.
Prepare by take out some formal clothes from your closet and try to look presentable from head to toe. Bring along your manners and confidence. Make some scripts if needed, list down the common set of questions during interview. Practice, say it out loud. Do your homework and research about the company. Bring a book while waiting for your turn to be interviewed. Eat your meals and pray.
You just need to be ready physically, emotionally and spiritually. Sleep well, let those problems and stresses gone away and most importantly, pray. Overthinking about the questions may also affect the interview. Go with the flow, just answer what's been asking for. Finally, self-confidence is a very big part.
We all know that we need a job to finance our daily expenses, as a jobseeker, I need to be confident to face any job interviews. Just think of your loved ones, and that is the main reason to boost your confidence.
That is right. That is one thing that we need to think and consider to ease the scary feeling during interviews. Think that and for sure everything goes smoothly. We are doing anything for our family. Everyone does,so whatever it is,either the interview was difficult and the interviewer looks scary we will ignore it for sure for our family.
Thanks for this article. I'm currently applying for my first job so this helps alot to change my mindset about how to nail that interview. I'm always nervous during my interviews and forgot everything i have rehearsed and it made me realized that it's not how you answer those questions that matters, it's how you reflect yourself that's why it's always important that you know yourself,what you know you can contribute when get hired. I hope this could help me on my next interview.Thanks.
The key to success stays in your confidence. When applying to a job and getting an interview, you should be prepared mentally, physically and emotionally. You need to build up your confidence and believe in your own value. You know yourself the best, you know what you are capable of and that's what you need to show to your employer. And the most important thing : be spontaneous and natural. It is more helpful than you think. Some employers will appreciate that you didn't come prepared with a text learned from home and you just have a conversation that flows naturally. Good luck everyone on your future interviews!
Proper mindset and being prepared are important factors to be able to nail the interview. While it is true that during the interview it's hard to be at ease, however a good preparation would help anyone to survive and still come out successful.
Interviews are the scary part of the process of getting a job. I have been interviewed by many companies and I would say that every time am in it I feel little bit nervous but I was thinking that whatever comes out to my mouth would reflect my personality. What I did before my interviews was reviewing my resume. It is very important to tally what is in the resume and what you are going to say. Speak in your heart and mind and be honest to the interviewer I think these are the keys to nailed the interviews.
Yeah When you feel nervous think about the best thing would happen after the interview. Just think the interviewer as a friend.
Yes thats true to overcome your nervouse you should think something good and at the same time you can entertain yourself like playing games in your mobile or listening music before your turn and for sure you will feel relax.
Thank you for these helpful tips. Your last tip is truly a powerful one. Positivity in an interview is essential because it attracts positive result. Enough amount of confidence is also an important ingredient. An interviewer will always see how we carry ourselves and if we know what we are saying. Let's try our best to convince our interviewer that we deserve a spot in their workplace.
I would have to agree with you. Mothers like us usually think of our kids welfare and safety especially when we live away from them because of work. Our presence is really a big need for them. In my opinion, freelancing is a good choice to earn money while staying beside your loved ones. I am also doing some freelancing jobs and they are very rewarding. You can do stuff, enjoy leisure time with your family while earning continuously without any boundaries. There are a lot of freelancing platforms where you can target on and can give the salary you ask for.
Sometimes I really dont understand why we need to be scared in interview. Why people frightened to same people? I personally experienced this moment during my first job interview. I was really scared. What I did to make me relax and ease this feeling is that I concentrated in the beautiful things that would possibly happen to me inside the interview room. One thing that the weird thing that I have done was I let myself holding pen during the interview. I dont know why I feel mre confident holding a pen. It is weird isnt it? But its working for me.
I couldn't agree more. This is so true. I find this article helpful and I'll surely be following these when I'll have my first job interview. To add on this, our mentors thought us to keep the positivity during the interview. Nowadays, skills aren't the only basis of employers but also the personality and motivation of the applicant to learn more, as well as the willingness to grow personally and professionally.
Thank you for time and effort to write this one. I relate to this one. In the past, I only pass my resume in the companies in not thinking of how should I help or proper goal so thats why in my interviews is like im being a self centered person or I didnt think much of what my answer in the interview. Later on, in my past interview I learned from my experience be able to know my capacity in the job I applying to but still not having a question like what will i do to help this company and braninstorming of the companies problem ti how to solve it. So, to this I acquired new learnings.
I like how it tells you what you can do more to improve yourself as an individual who want to get a particular job. Thinking of putting myself in the situation where I am already working for the job made me think what would that company need me for. Thinking about that will help everyone when choosing a job to apply for. Sitting down and meditating before the interview can really be of help. Especially for those who tend to lose and forgot about what to answer when answering the interviewer. Calming yourself puts your mind at ease and makes you ready for the questions.
Honestly, just be yourself. Yeah, it's hard for us to get a job, but as someone who faked it for a while to get a job, my experience is that if you try to fake it, you have to fake it forever, and that's not something that's feasible. Eventually, maybe later than you'd like, you'll find a job that's a good fit for you. Look for that rather than trying to fit in where you aren't accepted.
We all know that it is really hard to find or get a job. In fact, all of the jobs are really hard to find even if you have finished college or having a bachelor's degree. I think one of the main reason why applicants failed to be qualified on the jobs that they are applying to is being unprepared during interview. And for that, a big thanks to this site because there are tips, guidelines and suggestions in preparing to certainly get a job.


This poor homeless statue of Jesus is still having trouble finding a home without controversy.
Appropriate, I think. It challenges our sensibilities in a way that I think only Jesus does.
But, here's the thing: this is not controversial from a Biblical perspective.
If Jesus wasn't actually homeless (for a dude who might have had a home, he doesn't hang much there in scripture), he certainly was found with the homeless and destitute, probably sleeping many nights under a sheet with the sky as a roof.
OMG, Jesus! Where did you get those quads from? Biking?
I'd say it's damn near blasphemous…and that's coming from someone who doesn't think much is very blasphemous.
An uproar over this statue…that's screwed up. We see Jesus as Jesus is and get all offended. That's a teachable lesson for those with eyes to see and ears to hear. But I haven't heard much said about those other pics or others like them that appear on bulletin covers, emails, Facebook memes, or bumper stickers…in fact, I'd dare guess that most Christians would see them and not think two things about them: their veracity, their message, their scandal.
Want to know what else doesn't seem to cause much controversy? The fact that people die of starvation in the city of Chicago, one of the wealthiest cities in the world.
Or the fact that farm owners are committing suicide because they can't make a living anymore, what with our demand for everything cheap and mass produced and all.
Or the fact that $600,000 was stolen from smiley Joel Osteen's mega church a few weeks ago, and that was just one Sunday's offering from plate-giving. For some perspective, that is almost double my faith community's total operating budget.
Where's really-ripped abs Jesus when you need him?
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I think that much of what is being shared in this article is absolutely spot-on, but I dare guess that the majority of Christians do, in fact, found the ripped-ab Jesus and arm-wrestling Jesus to be both creepy and theologically and scripturally unsupportable. Please keep in mind that the majority of Christians are not American or even European. Even among those of us who are American, I believe the majority are just as dismayed by those two images as the author.
Thanks Lisa. I hope what you say is true.
"Where's really-ripped abs Jesus when you need him?" For the win.
Nice piece with good perspective.
After seeing a story about this sculpture (linked on Facebook) a friend of mine responded with: "Jesus is not homeless. He lives in my heart." I copied and pasted a few verses from Matthew 25. Within minutes she responded that she had forgotten those verses, and now sees the sculpture as a challenge rather than an insult. The Gospel really does get scrubbed too often and too effectively. It's good to revisit the grit and grime now and then.
I honestly can't see why a statue of the Son of Man who had "no place to lay his head" should be deemed controversial. Have we really lost touch with the Gospel that badly?
The one of the muscly Jesus breaking the cross I'd actually say does cross the line into blasphemy, it's so dreadful. Theologically unsupportable and bizarre to look at. The other one's almost as bad. Those ought to be controversial, not homeless Jesus.
Great piece! I saw an article about the "homeless Jesus" and wondered why anyone would think it was controversial…we should not be surprised. When Jesus lived here on earth; He was controversial, so much so that they killed Him!


The story of Stella by Tocca is that it started as a very popular candle and was made into a personal fragrance because customers kept begging for it. I don't blame them. Stella candle is pretty fabulous and it makes sense that many wanted to smell like a fresh sweet orange. When I first tried Stella six years ago I found it too sweet and dessert-like. I have no idea if there's been a significant reformulation since or whether my tolerance for creamsicle in perfume has increased (most likely), but I nowadays Stella doesn't come close to my limit. As a matter of fact, I don't even consider it a gourmand.
Stella is a tasteful fruity-floral. Tocca created it as a smart and safe fragrance that's easy to like, easy to wear, and probably makes an ideal gift for someone who likes perfume but will not venture into the wild side. Orange is a crowd pleaser, and here it's carefully paired with assorted flowers- from orange blossom to spicy lily. I can't say that I'm too fond of the freshness and the watery flowers, but Stella is not too pale or limp, and the flowers have just enough bite and lushness to keep me from scrubbing. The dry-down is a bit synthetic and mostly musky. It supports the sweet orange notes and provides a satisfying creaminess.
Stella smells young and I mean it in the most positive way. It doesn't have any baggage or hangups, no vulgarity or obnoxiousness. It's a breezy and friendly fragrance, rosy-cheeked and well-adjusted. If I had a teenage daughter I would have liked her to behave like Stella (at least when I'm around), and wouldn't have objected had she smelled like that, either.
Notes: blood orange, aquatic notes, lily, orchid, freesia, sandalwood, musk.
Stella by Tocca ($68, 1.7oz EDP. Also in a $48 travel set and assorted body products) can be found practically everywhere, from Luckyscent and Barneys to Sephora. A press sample was provided by PR.
Oooh! I'd love to try this out in the sample pack. Sounds absolutely gorgeous. I've never heard of Tocca before though.


Alton Towers owners Merlin have been fined £5 million after a crash on the Smiler rollercoaster left five people seriously injured.
The company had been warned to expect a very large fine after indicating a guilty plea to a charge of breaching health and safety regulations after the collision, which occurred on June 2, 2015.
A two-day sentencing hearing at Stafford Crown Court began yesterday and the company has now been fined £5 million and ordered to pay costs of £69,955.40 after the crash, which left 16 people injured.
Vicky Balch and Leah Washington both suffered leg amputations and others, including Daniel Thorpe from Buxton, suffered severe injuries when their carriage collided with a stationary carriage on the same track on 2 June 2015.
Neil Craig, head of operations for HSE in the Midlands said: "People visiting theme parks should be able to enjoy themselves safely. On 2 June last year Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd failed to protect their customers, they badly let them down.
Responding to the sentencing, David Walker, leisure safety manager for RoSPA, said: "RoSPA believes that more serious offences should be met with more punitive measures to help deter potential future health and safety breaches, such as this incident which left five people with serious, life-changing injuries.
"This is one of the first significantly-sized companies affected by new sentencing guidelines.
"Prior to February 1, judges and magistrates were limited in the sentences they could hand down for cases like this, which tend to be extremely complex and serious in nature.
"Now courts are able to hand out tougher sentences that are consummate to the level of health and safety breach.


Toyama comes to the subject with a background as a technologist, having studied computer science and worked for Microsoft for many years. In 2004 he helped to create Microsoft Research in India, a Bangalore-based computer science laboratory, where he was involved in and observed dozens of initiatives to bring computer technologies to the mass markets – and very poor consumers – of India.
Through that experience and as an influential figure in the ICT4D community, Toyama has unique insight and authority to offer on the subject of technology and development. And his judgement: it's largely hype. His book tackles example after example of hyped initiatives that didn't deliver on goals, fell short, went bust. He examines prominent examples like One Laptop Per Child and "Hole in the Wall" to show that they didn't deliver on their advertised goals.
Observing many pilots and initiatives, Toyama recognizes a pattern that the success or failure of an intervention seems to depend more on the competence and connectivity of the implementing organization than on the technology or specific intervention. Competent organizations, committed and reasonably successful in delivering existing programs – say on improving classroom teaching – can integrate new computers and software successfully. But without that human and institutional capacity, the computers end up gathering dust in a storage closet pretty quickly. Toyama coins a "law of amplification" in which technology or other interventions can enhance existing aspirations and competence, but fall short otherwise.
Toyama spends the latter half of his book exploring the "substrate" and seeking to understand what makes some people and organizations succeed in their social change missions when others fail. In this, he draws on both professional experience as well as personal, including volunteer work he has done. Toyama is quite evidently an inquisitive, empathetic, and friendly person. He has a lot of examples, usually people he knows personally, drawn from high and low; taxi drivers as well as Microsoft millionaires. He weaves these examples together and distils three qualities that are critical; positive aspiration, discernment and judgment, and discipline or will. He explores each of these to show how they are necessary to the positive development of individuals and, he argues, to organizations and even countries.
This is his recipe for development – building these "intrinsic" qualities. Each can be developed and is necessary. And his primary recommendation is to more fully develop and validate a paradigm of mentorship, another idea he explores and tries to define.
Although I enjoyed the book, I wished for more. In particular, for a book by a technologist, there's surprisingly little technology in it. Toyama uses the term as generically as I would, not differentiating between different kinds of technology. Since Toyama is pretty deep into it, I had thought I would be getting a bit more insight and texture on technology itself; the application of technologies, the design of technology, the conditions and requirements for technologies to be successful. It would be interesting to learn something about how Toyama – or Microsoft — think about different technologies. But none of that kind of detail is included. Instead, it's a rather broad critique; well argued but not specific enough that I feel any smarter.
Differentiating between technologies or their applications would be useful especially for practitioners and analysts. But since much of the book is really about the "substrate" the human and institutional context for technology I would have expected – and wanted – more operational guidance on that. How do we evaluate and differentiate? What different strategies and tactics might be used in different circumstances? How do we design better interventions based on an assessment o the intrinsic development of a country, or partner organization, or individual?
The book is also missing a political analysis. Toyama clearly has life experience that would have brought him into close contact with injustices both profound and petty, yet he does not tackle the political dimensions to development, nor to technology. The status quo serves the interests of some, as do technologies. The obstacles people face are not all intrinsic – many are extrinsic and structural. Toyama knows this, and mentions issues like corruption, caste, and the social revolutions. But his examples are all individuals breaking free of their constraints and achieving higher levels of wisdom. His primary recommendation is mentorship, which seems a pretty mild response to some of the horrors the world faces.
Overall, the book is an engaging read. Toyama's got enough snark to appeal to the skeptical hearts among us, but he's also clearly a very optimistic, even altruistic, person who chose to make his cause social change and human development when more lucrative career paths were open to him. There are many useful insights, including interesting historical notes in the various parts. It's a rather personal book, but sources from broader frameworks, psychology and history. But it feels like a first effort, like a scrimmage before the real game. I hope he keeps on with this work because we really need more. We especially need more operational guidance for how to evaluate technologies, but also how to evaluate the "substrate" on which technologies can offer benefits.
He takes a bit of time to get going but his points are pretty devastating.


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Welcome Inclusion
Allyship must start with the senior leadership team
Creating a culture of allyship is vital to building an inclusive organisation; senior leaders have an important role to play.
A successful culture of allyship in an organisation is one where people who are in a privileged situation – due to factors such as their ethnicity, gender, sexuality, socio-economic background, education, or mental health – actively and consistently advance the interests of marginalised groups. In the workplace, this will not only ensure managers attract and retain the best employees but will also improve teamwork and productivity.
However, it can be difficult to embed this culture and encourage employees to display allyship, as the concepts involved can cause social awkwardness. For example, many people find it difficult to openly discuss the fact that they occupy a privileged position, either because they are not comfortable talking about their status publicly, especially at work, or because they worry they will misread a situation and cause offence. Furthermore, some people may not even realise they are in a position of privilege.
Employees who are members of marginalised groups are much more likely to notice, however, especially when the onus seems to be on them to raise their head above the parapet and speak up in support of others. To lift the burden from marginalised groups, it is up to senior leaders to demonstrate allyship in order for it to filter through the rest of the organisation and change the status quo.
Senior leaders must steer allyship
It's vital that the entire executive or senior team understands this concept of allyship, the privileged position they themselves may hold as a member of one or more majority groups (based on gender, ethnicity, sexuality and so on), and the role they must therefore play as an ally. This is not something that can be delegated to human resources, even though HR is responsible for an organisation's diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies.
"If you are part of a privileged group, it may be hard to understand or maybe even acknowledge that there is a problem because you've not gone through that experience yourself," says Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, CFO at The FD Consultant, a provider of financial consulting services.
"Senior leadership need to go all in, be genuine, and really buy into the idea. Courage is important because I suspect that lots of leaders, who are pretty effective in what they do, may struggle [with allyship] – and it does take courage to put yourself out of your comfort zone."
Although leaders must bear the greatest responsibility for creating a culture of allyship, they are certainly not likely to be alone in their discomfort with the exercise. Interim Financial Director Barbara Boyle warns that organisations must acknowledge that newly qualified staff may not feel comfortable enough to share difficulties, and says they need to be aware that people may not wish to be singled out for "extra" attention because of their gender, ethnicity, religion or any other characteristic. It is vital to maintain people's confidentiality, too, she adds.
"It would be useful to invite people that have had experience of being an ally, where they've had a successful outcome, and somebody that's a recipient of allyship," says Boyle. "Also, don't over-complicate allyship with too many new-fangled terms. It boils down to treating everyone with equal respect."
Spend time with your staff
Jeyaseelanayagam says leaders can take simple steps to make themselves more approachable that, in turn, will help build allyship. "Senior leaders … don't necessarily spend lots of time day to day with the less senior staff, so a way to try and deal with allyship is to schedule more meetings with people at all levels and all backgrounds. Ask them how they're feeling and ask questions that aren't specifically work related, but that are about them and what they're happy with, their work environment, what they're unhappy with, and why."
"A really good leader will take the time to spend with people and be seen to be approachable and be seen to be wanting the best for them," says Jeyaseelanayagam. "That's where you get serious improvements or strengthening of performance, loyalty, retention – all the things that good companies want in terms of their staff."
Larger organisations could issue questionnaires to employees to understand the kinds of issues minority or marginalised groups face within the company, suggests Jeyaseelanayagam, who also recommends senior staff attend training to improve their emotional intelligence, which will help them become better allies – and, ultimately, leaders. Allyship based on empathy and emotional intelligence must be authentic to avoid causing damage, he stresses.
Tanuvi Ethunandan, CEO at Data Duopoly, a software firm in the tourism sector, says it's important for leaders to consider employees' lifestyles as well as traditional protected characteristics.
"It's about leading by example and supporting people, no matter what," she says. Ethunandan adds that it's vital to understand that allyship needs to be inclusive of people's lifestyles: "When you have someone junior on the team, what's important to them is spending time with their friends and we shouldn't trivialise that," she says. "Allyship is understanding what is important to your team and making sure it's a priority alongside work."
Avoid allyship at your peril
As D&I becomes increasingly embedded into organisations' cultures and strategy, more and more employees will recognise quickly if your organisation is not doing enough to build a culture of allyship.
Ethunandan says that a lack of allyship means people will eventually leave. "People do business with people and if you are not fostering a culture where people are supported, there will be serious business consequences. You're going to have a greater churn rate of staff, and that's going to cost money. So, from an economic sense, allyship makes sense, but it's a long-term investment.
"It's not an HR exercise, it needs to be embodied in the culture and there will be long-term benefits. We're moving to a world where [allyship] will be standard and those that haven't adopted structures and policy will be left behind with costly consequences."
In summary, it is clear that senior leaders need to embrace allyship and disseminate it to their organisation. Fully integrating allyship into the culture will help attract a high quality, truly diverse and inclusive workforce, that will undoubtedly translate to a healthier bottom line and a peerless reputation.
How can leaders be active allies?
Recognise that allyship may be something with which you are unfamiliar. It's likely that privilege may mean you have not encountered problems faced by people in groups that differ to the one you belong to – this should not be regarded as a source of embarrassment, but is an opportunity to learn and act accordingly.
Encourage and practice openness in the workplace so the onus is not on junior staff to raise issues in a way that may feel uncomfortable, unusual or that breaches their confidentiality.
Invite colleagues to raise issues face-to-face, by email, in larger meetings or via a questionnaire.
Hire external experts in allyship – and ask them for feedback that you act on. Let colleagues know that you are taking action to address their concerns and review the situation to see whether matters have been resolved.
Establish a culture where speaking out against racism, sexism, homophobia or ableism and other forms of discrimination – even when presented as "banter" or jokes – is actively encouraged and supported. Explicitly promote anti-discrimination in mission statements or company policy, and internal communications. Provide guidance to employees on how to speak up in such situations, and ensure they know that doing so will not jeopardise their careers or relationships at work.
Raise allyship on an ongoing basis so it becomes second nature for it to be on the agenda and, eventually, embedded into the culture.
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Story By: Michelle Lee | Photos by: Nathalie Walker
As one of the area's most frequented all-you-can-eat buffets, Camellia Buffet has always insisted on cooking Korean cuisine the traditional way.
"We try to keep everything as authentic as possible, using recipes that have been passed on for generations," says floor manager Kelly Park.
With almost 30 successful years behind its operation, the restaurant continues to serve the community with an endless spread of Korean comfort food. As its name suggests, Camellia offers a daily lunch and dinner buffet with everything from specialty meats, noodles, vegetables and soups (lunch: $17.95, $13 for children ages 4 to 8; dinner: $25.95, $16 for children ages 4 to 8).
Included in both the lunch and dinner buffets are the eatery's famous flap meat, sliced ribeye and boneless kalbi.
Onion rings and orange chicken (part of the buffet)
"Flap meat is beef brisket marinated in sesame oil, salt and pepper — a great option for those who want something lighter," suggests Park. "Of course, sliced ribeye and boneless kalbi are classic Korean dishes, which we marinate overnight in our original seasonings."
Prepared fresh each day, Camellia's flavorful dishes attract a wide variety of crowds, from senior citizens to families with young children. "The food we have appeals to a lot of people," says Park. "Kids love coming in for their favorites like onion rings and orange chicken, or cooling off with some soft-serve vanilla ice cream."
In addition to a dine-in menu, Camellia also offers catering with advance or same-day notice.
"Right now, with kids back in school and summer winding down, it's a busy time for everyone," says Park. "Eating at Camellia is the perfect way to enjoy all the perks of a summer barbecue with friends and family, completely hassle-free."
930 McCully St., Honolulu
Daily, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 3-10 p.m.


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Charlize Theron immediately didn't jump at the chance to play controversial news anchor Megyn Kelly in "Bombshell," the Jay Roach-directed drama about the downfall of late Fox News boss Roger Ailes' downfall after he was accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct and harassment.
"She wasn't necessarily a person who I just could throw my arms around," Theron says on the latest episode of "The Big Ticket," Variety and iHeart's movie podcast. "There were a lot of things that I have kind of had to separate from my own personal feelings about her — things that she said in the past that have bothered me. There are things that hurt, some of the things that she's kind of commented on in the past definitely bothered me."
But then, after talking to Roach and screenwriter Charles Randolph, Theron saw it as a role she couldn't pass up because they promised the portrayal would not be a sanitized depiction of Kelly. "If you can do it with thorns and all, then that's interesting," Theron said. "That's really interesting. I mean, as an actor you want somebody that's conflicting, like can kind of rub you the wrong way."
Her work is likely to pay off, as she's emerged as a frontrunner for Golden Globe and Oscar nominations.
While Theron says she never experienced anything as horrific as sexual assault while making her way in Hollywood, she said after the New York Times and the New Yorker published their explosive reports on Harvey Weinstein, she began to do some Googling.
She was looking for any magazine and newspaper stories in which she talked about a director coming onto her during a business meeting. "I Googled this guy because I remembered that I had always talked about it very openly and that I never tried to protect him," Theron said. "Whenever somebody said to me, 'Have you ever had a casting couch experience,' I would just tell that story. I would use his name and when I Googled it, the story was out there, but nobody ever printed his name."
"I know that I had said his name in several interviews and you couldn't find his name in any of the articles," she continued. "It was like every journalist decided to tell the story, but because he was a prominent director, no one wrote his name."
Theron doesn't name him now, but about eight years after the incident she found herself in another meeting with the director and confronted him. "It took me years to be in that room with that person again, and he didn't remember it," she said. "And ultimately, I'll be truthful, it wasn't as satisfying as I always thought in my head it would be… I think the hardest thing is kind of just finding that resolve… I think that's the thing that eats women up, this constant questioning that we have. In the end, the thing about harassment is that you're always questioning yourself. 'What did I say? What did I wear? What did I do?' And it has nothing to do with you, but yet we still put it on ourselves and I know that feeling really well."
Theron can't help but think of other times when she wasn't treated with respect in Hollywood, when she was made to feel less than the men in the room. "There's not a woman I don't know, over 40, who didn't go through an experience or more than just an experience, a period in her life when she was coming up in her career where she wasn't asked to placate, to sit in a room to laugh at her boss' jokes, to make them feel good about themselves. To make them feel like, to prove to them that you're going to be a great little soldier. That they should bet on you. They should invest on you," she said. "Those things are damaging, really damaging and they shouldn't exist. It is something that we need to remove from our acceptance as a culture."
You can listen the entire chat with Theron below. You can also find "The Big Ticket" at iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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What food blog would be complete without an entry for Momofuku Milk Bar? This place lives up to the hype. It's standing room only, so be prepared to eat your snack on the go or wherever your next destination is. We tend to get the Cereal Milk Soft Serve to eat as we walk and a Compost Cookie for a treat later on. "Hold the phone," you say "did you just say Cereal Milk Soft Serve?". Why yes, yes I did. It tasted exactly like the milk left in the bowl after you eat a helping of corn flakes and it is delicious. Oh and the Compost Cookie? It is every good snack all thrown into a cookie. Chocolate chips? Yep. Butterscotch chips? Got it. Oats? Check. Pretzels? Sure. Potato Chips? Why not? It may sound like something a only a ten year old let loose in a kitchen would come up with, but it works.
We are addicted, and we haven't even tried the Crack Pie yet.
Two weeks ago we introduced our friends G & L to korean fried chicken at Mad for Chicken, in return they introduced us to the concept of the Michelada. It sounded delicious so the Mr. whipped out his iPhone and found Mercadito Grove in the West Village that had them, so we piled in to a cab and were on our way. For some reason this Mexican drink has not caught on in Texas which I can not for the life of me understand. It's like Bloody Mary & Mr. Modelo got married and had a delicious baby drink. We got some chips & guac despite being full on the fried chicken and were immediately saddened by the fact that we had so little room in our stomachs. These were some Grade A chips & guac and we decided then and there to come back for an actual meal of food.
Last night I got an intense craving for a Michelada, but didn't feel like going out. Surprisingly, the craving stuck with me and remained just as intense all day. So back to Mercadito Grove we went. Started with the Callo (Scallop) Ceviche and split the Carne Tacos. Delicious, delicious, delicious. The couple next to us got the enchiladas and assured us they were just as good as they looked. Although honestly, you could easily just go and get the trio of guacamole or the trio of ceviche. I also love how if you are sitting facing into the restaurant it is extremely easy to believe that you are actually in Mexico and that the beach is behind you.
My Mom was in town and we were exploring the Metropolitan Museum of Art when we got a bit hungry. We didn't want anything too heavy since we were meeting up with the rest of the family for dinner, so we were delighted when we saw that the Petrie Court Cafe and Wine Bar served an afternoon tea! (Note: We are also huge tea drinkers). Sampling the above platter of dips, sandwiches, and pastries while sipping tea and chatting in front of the huge window overlooking the park was one of the most delightful ways to spend an afternoon that I can think of.
I'd walked by Lillie's Victorian Bar & Restaurant many a time and was always attracted to the romantic, Victorian decor. It looked positively adorable, but this doesn't exactly hold a huge appeal for The Mr. So when I had my Mom and Grandmother in town for a girls' day, I knew exactly where I would take them for brunch. The decor didn't disappoint, it is just as cute inside as what I saw through the windows. Unfortunately, they were having problems with their air conditioning and it was the end of July. Strike #1.
Being from Ireland, and my Mother having spent a good deal of her childhood in Ireland, we know our Irish Breakfast. In most places, we just know better than to order it, but since we are in NYC where real Irish sausage and bacon are available, we had high hopes. See where this is headed? Letdown and Strike #2.
Despite the fact that it wasn't very busy and they seemed to have plenty of staff on hand, we repeatedly found ourselves with a need and no one to help us. Through out the course of our meal I wound up fetching salt from another table and even going to the water pitcher at the bar to refill our waters. No joke. Super slow & non-attentive wait staff? You guessed it, Strike #3.
Such a let down! I was so in love with the ambience and wanted to like it so much. The only thing I can say is that perhaps their strength is more in being a bar than a restaurant.
Went to see The 39 Steps with some family members and needed a low-key, basic restaurant nearby the theatre. Hurley's had some good reviews on Yelp so I went ahead and made a reservation. The person who took my reservation actually had an Irish accent, which is a good sign for a place claiming Irish roots. We ordered off of the Prix Fixe Theater Menu and I went for the Baked Stuffed Clams, Veal Moran, and New York Cheesecake for $30.50. Was a really great deal because even though it looks like your run-of-the mill restaurant we were all very impressed with the quality of the food. We were also extremely satisfied with our waitstaff who helped get us out the door in time for our show even though one of the member's of our party was significantly delayed.
tbsp has quickly become our neighborhood go-to brunch spot. It's close, it's cute, it's laid back, there's (usually) no wait, and the food is fresh & delicious. Sadly, their service has been consistently lacking, but it hasn't reached a point yet where it's bad enough to outweigh the other pros. Pictured here is the French Toast, Huevos Rancheros, & Breakfast Pizza which was my favorite. Sadly it is not included on their newest menu, but I'm hoping and wishing and thinking and praying they will bring it back.
Finally stopped in to try the noodles at Republic in Union Square. We were surprised at how spacious this place in inside, since it has a fairly unobtrusive little store front. It looks like they do community style seating, although we went at an odd time so didn't have to share our table with anyone. The Watermelon Juice was delicious (I imagine that would be hard to mess up), but the Vietnamese Coffee was only so-so. The Mr. got the Spicy Duck Noodles (top) and I ordered the Spicy Beef Noodles (bottom). They were surprisingly good- I say surprisingly because we've been traipsing all over The Village ea ting noodles without a clue that there were fresh noodles to be found in our own backyard. I also don't have the highest expectations for the restaurants on Union Square seeing as the area just keeps getting more and more touristy (such as the most recent addition, TGI Fridays).
I'd heard Luke's Lobster referenced as the best lobster roll in NYC several times, so when the Mr. and I found ourselves hungry and in The Village one evening after going to a coworker's gig, I knew just where to go. What better way to sample all they have to offer than the "Noah's Ark" feast for two. Two lobster rolls, two shrimp rolls, two crab rolls, two crab claws, two bags of chips, and you guessed it, two drinks. The drinks were from Maine Root soda company which I found to be a nice authentic touch, I enjoyed the blueberry soda immensely. Of the food, the lobster rolls were hands down better than everything else, and next time we visit this establishment we will just go straight for that. While I haven't had many other lobster rolls in this fair city, these seemed like they would be pretty hard to beat. In fact, later in the week the Mr. had another lobster roll craving and so got one from The City Crab across the street- didn't even come close.
Next time I'm craving Cannoli instead of heading down to Little Italy I'm just going to whip up another batch of these Hungry Girl Cannoli Cones. As a bonus I used the leftover filling to make her Cannoli Stuffed French Toast bites one morning.
After working up quite an appetite sailing we decided we wanted a good old fashioned burger to celebrate America's independence. We could also use a nice cold beer after a misadventure with a broken clutch on the boat- yikes. Our friend led the way to this trusty burger joint and it completely hit the spot. Their Veggie Burger had actual chunks of vegetable in it and was definitely not the crappy frozen patty some places try to pawn off on you. The Veggie Fries were basically vegetable tempura and were delicious. The Mr., the burger connoisseur of the family, was very satisfied. He wasn't willing to give it the honor of 'one-of-the-best' burger joints in NYC, but he did deem it 'one of the better ones'.
To celebrate our half day we went on a field trip with our coworker in hopes of finally purchasing my new DSLR. The camera shop dude was totally sketch and tried to bait and switch me. He was also trying to convince me to by the European version of the camera "all my european customers do because they don't need the US warranty". Ummm, that's great, but I'm not European, I *want* the warranty. Then, when I informed him I would take my business elsewhere, he tried to tell me how difficult ordering online was . No, actually ordering from reputable sites like Amazon or BestBuy is quite convenient and pleasant. You must be confusing me with an old person. Do I really look like a European old person? Anyway, no new camera yet for fantastic food fotos, but soon.
After that fun diversion we headed over to get some famous Mad For Chicken korean style fried chicken. I was glad we were with someone who knew what they were doing because I would have passed by the non-descript office building door at least 5 times on my own. Then, even when I was sure I had the right address, I'm not sure I would've had the guts to walk to the back and up some even more nondescript staircase and open the plain unmarked door. But lo and behold- nice chic fried chicken restaurant inside.
We got a large mixed order of their Soy Garlic chicken and went to town. The crispiness of the chicken is just as much of an auditory experience as it is a savory one. While they are no longer officially affiliated with the Bon Chon brand, there is a reason people are talking about this stuff. Trust the hype and get some. Also of note that they have extremely good mozzarella sticks. Random I know. My only complaint was that the service was a little unattentive...oh wait, and they tried to bait & switch me by offering Diet Coke on the menu but the soda I received was clearly a Diet Pepsi. This is usually an unforgivable offense in my book, so it speaks volumes that I was willing to look past this incident and enjoy my meal.


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Kostadin Dirilgerow (bulgarisch Костадин Дирилгеров; * 1898; † unbekannt) war ein bulgarischer Radrennfahrer.

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1924 gewann er die erste Austragung der heimischen Bulgarien-Rundfahrt zeitgleich mit Georgi Abadschiew. Dirilgerow gewann drei Etappen der Rundfahrt.

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There are a number of specific procedures that bring about a state of relaxation, for example yoga, meditation, progressive and deep muscular relaxation, autogenics, self-hypnosis and biofeedback. Many of these procedures must be learnt and practised regularly. They should become as much a part of your life as brushing your teeth, and not restricted to when you are feeling or expect to feel stressed. Learning these techniques takes time and you should not expect too much too soon. Furthermore, it can take a while before the benefits are experienced but the results are worth waiting for. Later we describe the techniques we use and take you through the procedures so you can learn to achieve a state of relaxation.
There are also a number of activities that can be built into your daily routine to make you feel relaxed and revitalized. Taking a hot bubble bath, floating in a swimming pool, taking a steam bath, sauna or jacuzzi can bring about a state of relaxation. So too can going for a pleasant walk, taking a weekend break away from home, listening to your favourite music (Baroque music appears to be particularly effective), reading your favourite blogs, a night out at the theatre, an evening meal at your favourite restaurant.
Massage is a particularly effective way of relaxing the muscles which in turn leads to a calm mind. Also taking up a hobby, a leisure activity, joining a club, tinkering with the car, tackling a DIY project or developing new interests can all be relaxing as long as they are looked on as relaxation activities. But beware; some of these activities can be stressful if tackled in the wrong way.
A well-planned holiday of at least a week's duration is a good way to recharge your batteries. However, take heed, even a holiday can be packed full of distress. There might be airport delays, language and currency problems and there could be plenty of rain instead of guaranteed' sun. Stomach trouble can strike, you get sunburnt, and your partner forgot to pack your favourite beachwear. What is intended to be a relaxing holiday can turn into a distressful nightmare! Preparation and planning can help avoid many of these problems and minimize distress.
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Powerblanket | The Total Temperature Control Blog | How Can I Prevent My Propane Tank from Freezing?
Duane, your me buddy is probably shutting off because the carbon monoxide detector is either tripping it or malfunctioning. Return it and get a new one. I had that happen too.
My propane tank is connected to a generator and when running it at night in summer of Florida it freezes.
More than likely your issue is humidity and flow rate, if you are drawing a high flow rate especially when there's a lot of humidity in the air and when your tank level drops, you can freeze up. Heating it will help, you do want to check your flow rate and make sure that a blanket would put enough energy into the tank to fight the losses and maintain your flow rate. We can always give you an idea of what would be helpful. You can give me a call if you have any further questions.
I HAVE A PROPANE OVEN. THE TANK IS AT 35 AND THE TEMPURATURE HAS BEEN BETWEEN -14 AND 10 THE PAST THREE DAYS. COULD MY TANK BE FROZE? OVEN CLICKS ON BUT THERE IS NO SMELL OF PROPANE.
With those temperatures, it would be safe to assume that your tanks have frozen. If they were full, or mostly full, and you don't have a leak somewhere, then freezing is the culprit.


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El conflicto afgano-iraní se desarrolló el 23 de abril de 2009, fue un enfrentamiento entre los guardias fronterizos de Afganistán e Irán en la Provincia de Nimruz cerca de la frontera entre Afganistán e Irán. Un Comando de la Guardia Fronteriza iraní murió en el enfrentamiento y otro guardia fronterizo fue capturado por la Policía fronteriza afgana.  Según el general Saifullah Hakim, jefe de la policía fronteriza de Afganistán en Nimroz, la causa del enfrentamiento fue la incursión de los guardias fronterizos iraníes en el distrito Tang de la provincia de Nimroz. Irán  Press TV también confirmó que se produjo un enfrentamiento entre los guardias fronterizos de dos países y un soldado iraní murió mientras que otro fue capturado en el enfrentamiento.

Los dos países también se habían enfrentado previamente en 2007 y 2008 y más tarde en 2021.

Antecedentes
Afganistán e Irán comparten una frontera larga y porosa que los contrabandistas utilizan para traficar drogas hacia Irán. Muchos afganos también cruzan ilegalmente la frontera para ingresar a Irán. La actividad de los contrabandistas a lo largo de la frontera entre Afganistán e Irán es una fuente de tensiones bilaterales. Los enfrentamientos fronterizos entre los guardias fronterizos de los dos países son habituales en la zona.

Enfrentamiento
El general Saifullah Hakim, dijo a Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty que los guardias fronterizos iraníes habían ignorado las advertencias emitidas por las fuerzas afganas después de que cruzaron ilegalmente la frontera hacia Afganistán y entraron en el distrito Tang. En el tiroteo resultante con la policía fronteriza afgana, un guardia fronterizo iraní murió mientras que otro fue capturado. El general Hakim dice que esto ha sido reconocido por los funcionarios iraníes y que el soldado detenido junto con el cuerpo del soldado fallecido serán devueltos a Irán.  Press TV de Irán también informó sobre la muerte de un soldado iraní y la captura del otro por parte de la policía fronteriza afgana.

Enfrentamientos anteriores
El 8 de marzo de 2007, un guardia fronterizo afgano y otro iraní murieron en un enfrentamiento armado en la frontera entre Afganistán e Irán. El choque también dejó un guardia fronterizo herido en ambos lados.

El 20 de abril de 2008, un enfrentamiento armado entre los guardias fronterizos de dos países dejó un civil afgano muerto y dos oficiales iraníes heridos.

Véase también
Enfrentamiento Afganistán-Irán de 2021

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Afganistán en 2021
Irán en 2021
Guerras civiles de Afganistán
Relaciones Afganistán-Irán