6 components of a compelling presentation Prepare for a presentation by rehearsing in front of someone who'll give you honest feedback, says Adam Zukor, director of executive communications at Microsoft. And your points will make a stronger impact if they're related to stories involving real people, says behavioral science expert Jeff Kreisler. Business Insider (5/16)How flextime can impede your career Flexible working arrangements seem advantageous for both employee and employer, but these arrangements might come with stigmas that inhibits career progression. Fast Company online (5/15)
Making the Connection
Be yourself, respect others' time for networking success If you're concerned about imposing on others when networking, remember most people want to help, as long as you respect their time and present your abilities and yourself honestly, writes Liz Koblyk. Strengthen relationships by thanking those who play a part in your job search success. University Affairs (Canada) (5/17)
The way business, government and education come together to navigate changes in technology and the economy will affect the workforce, a panel of experts said at the Workers and the Innovation Age event. Panelists also discussed the skills gap, growth in the gig economy and the impact of automation. The Hill (5/16)
Your Next Challenge
How mid-career professionals can compete with younger candidates Mid-career job seekers establish an edge over recent graduates by promoting their latest accomplishments and posting industry-relevant content online, writes communications specialist John Feldmann. They should leverage their network when job searching and connect with potential employers and job sites on social media to improve name recognition. Ladders (5/13)Poll question: Did you do a mid-career change? As the retirement age rises and industries change, second careers become an option -- or necessity. After age 40, did you change your career from where you started?
Concealing a salary is a common trick among some companies Employers who won't divulge a position's salary until they make an offer are hoping candidates will settle for lower pay after investing hours in the interview process, writes headhunter Nick Corcodilos. He recommends ignoring job openings that refuse to offer a salary range upon request. PBS (5/14)
Balancing Yourself
Grieving while getting back to work If you have to return to work while still mourning, explain your emotional state to your employer and know that crying is part of healing, say mental health experts. "Cry as much as you need and never apologize for saying no," advises licensed master social worker Tami Sasson. NBC News (5/16)
Jeff Koons in 2009 (Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images)
The sculpture titled "Rabbit" by pop artist Jeff Koons was sold for $91.1 million at auction at Christie's in New York, making it the most expensive artwork by a living artist ever sold. The steel sculpture that looks like an inflatable bunny was purchased by art dealer Robert Mnuchin. BBC (5/16)
If you only think about your own advancement, your own success, you run out of fuel pretty quickly. But if we believed in something bigger than ourselves, that kind of motivation is self-sustaining.
