With the nation's workforce hovering around full employment, employers are extending job offers quickly -- even without positions available to avoid losing highly skilled people in math and science fields, writes Heather Long. More than 70% of new hires in February were people from outside the labor force who were not actively seeking work, says Marianne Wanamaker, associate professor of economics at the University of Tennessee. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (3/8) Look to HR to find a mentor A study finds having a mentor increases a person's chance of promotion by 20% and improves productivity and job satisfaction, write Alyssa Pry and Jeanie Ahn. With fewer women in senior roles, it's more difficult for women to find mentors, so they should consider asking HR or industry organizations for help with finding one. Yahoo (3/11)
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Making the Connection
5 tips for more successful dialogue Engage in more productive conversations by eliminating digital distractions, maintaining an open posture and listening without intending to speak to truly hear what the other person is saying, writes Kara Goldin, CEO of Hint. Take note of what's left unsaid and consider the message that omission sends. Entrepreneur online (3/5)
Your Next Challenge
Your LinkedIn headline is key to search optimization The headline is the most-searched section of a LinkedIn profile but often the most underutilized, as many people allow it to default to their current job title, writes career counselor Robin Ryan. Include the job title you're seeking and other keywords that distinguish your achievements and expertise. Forbes (3/7)Avoid these interview faux pas You might lose a chance to interview if you wait too long to respond to emailed queries, writes Daniel Kline. In the interview, don't point out mistakes you think the employer is making or digress about your dream job but instead focus on the position being offered. The Motley Fool (3/9)
Balancing Yourself
Multitasking degrades social skills Research finds multitasking has many harmful outcomes, including reduced productivity, writes life coach Siobhan Murray. Continually trying to multitask harms our ability to empathize, think rationally and control our emotions, she writes. Thrive Global (3/9)
The Water Cooler
Va. woman bought 30 winning lottery tickets Deborah Brown purchased 30 Virginia Lottery tickets on Feb. 11, all with the same four numbers: 1-0-3-1. These turned out to be the winning numbers that day, and Brown won $5,000 for each ticket for a $150,000 total. WTVR-TV (Richmond, Va.) (3/11)
