People with strong public speaking skills are often tapped for advancement or invited to speak at industry events, improving their income and influence, writes executive coach Manoj Vasudevan. "You need to realize the value in what you know, dare to speak up when it matters the most and learn how to get people on your side when you need their help," he writes of learning how to polish these skills via workshops or mentors.
Trying to be perfect can be draining, egotistical and doesn't make you happy or secure, writes Jane Perdue. "Perfectionism reduces people's level of playfulness and willingness to take risks," she argues.
Nerd Nite is a regular event in more than 100 cities that is built around three short lectures, allowing speakers to present their knowledge and attendees to meet and network over drinks. Attendees wear color-coded tags that identify both their day job and hobbies to make mingling easier.
The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division is studying public comments on proposed rules governing overtime pay requirements, regular rate and joint employer liability. The DOL aims to finalize the rules -- known as the "Big 3" -- by the end of the year.
A McKinsey report finds 40% of job sectors will decrease or disappear by 2030, but someone working in those fields, for example a bookkeeper, could retrain to a career not at risk, such as a loan officer, writes Karina Mazhukhina. Healthcare, STEM and creative fields will experience the greatest job growth, according to the report.
Post-interview don'ts include replaying it over and over mentally, distorting your performance as too negative or assuming you did so well you stop looking, writes recruiter Ashira Prossack. Candidates should avoid posting about an interview online and ghosting hiring managers if they accept another position.
When your mental energy is nearing zero, take deep-breathing breaks or a walk, but don't think mindless scrolling is restorative, writes Margarita Tartakovsky. Find a physical activity that recharges you and increase the likelihood of it happening by scheduling it with a friend.
After accidentally throwing out a shoebox that had his life savings inside, an Oregon man asked recycling company Recology to look out for the lost money. Nearly a week later, a worker at Recology's Samoa Resource Recovery Center in California spotted the shoebox and returned the $22,940 to the owner.
