How To Be More Confident

How To Be More Confident How To Be More ConfidentPosted March 7, 2017, by Vivien Luu Struggle with self-confidence and asserting yourself at work? Dont let that hold you back Here are five simple habits you can develop to build your self-confidence, improve your self-esteem and become a mora confident version of yourself. Lets be honest. Nobody is born confident. Well nobody except Beyonc that is. For the rest of us myself included feeling (and genuinely being) mora confident is an everyday struggle. I never used to care. Until the best manager I ever had told me something that stuck You lack confidence. Its the one thing holding you back. And she welches right. I wasnt being taken seriously at work. My ideas werent being heard. And none of my projects were being prioritised. A lack of assertiveness was killing my career. So I did what anyone else would do. I devoured a Costco-sized bag of chips (worthit dontjudgeme) and Googled the shiitake out of How to be more confident. Unsurprisingly, Google failed me. So I took matters into my own hands. I got advice from experts, people I admired and read up on scientific studies. The tips they gave me Changed. My. Life. It was like switching off the mute button. I started getting pulled into more meetings, people sought out my opinion, and my projects started getting off the ground. So what did I do? Of all the advice I got, these were the 5 simplest habits that had the biggest impact on my confidence. 1. I Stopped Apologising Over-apologising is your worst enemy. It undermines your authority and makes you seem unkoranvers of yourself even if youre not. Worse still youre probably guilty of it without even realising it. I used to apologise for everything. And I mean everything. Id apologise for wanting to speak in a meeting, for being sick, for correcting people when they spelt my name wrong. I was a serial offender. Until this Tumblr post caught my eye It was such a simple and elegant solut ion So I started swapping out sorry for thank you. Old me Sorry for the late response. New me Thanks for being so patient with this. Non-assertive me Im sorry I forgot to make those edits to my article. Assertive me Thanks for pointing that out Ill be sure to make those edits. 2. I Opened Up My Body Language When our body language is confident and open, says body language expert Amy Cuddy, other people respond... unconsciously reinforcing not only their perception of us but also our perception of ourselves. In a nutshell, if you act confident, people around you will think youre confident, and youll feel more confident too. How do we make this happen? According to the experts, you should Sit up straight and stand tall. Keep your chin and head up confident people seldom look down at the table or the ground. Make frequent eye contact when youre talking. Use hand gestures with open palms whenever you speak open palms are an ancient display of truth and honesty. 3. I Stop ped Avoiding Those Difficult Work Conversations You know the ones Im talking about those work conversations that are super awkward or just downright difficult to have. Id been putting off quite a few of these chats. I made up all sorts of excuses that it wasnt that bad, that I was blowing things out of proportion but the truth is, I was afraid of how Id come across or that I wouldnt be able to assert myself. So I bit the bullet. I scheduled a chat with my boss about my salary, and a catch up with my manager to push back on some additional projects that Id inherited. The results? I walked out of both conversations feeling incredible. My boss and manager listened and I came across as...thats right you guessed it more confident. They both respected me for being proactive, for openly discussing issues I was having, and for being someone who was unafraid to speak up. So stop putting off those difficult conversations. Trust me, youll feel a whole lot better afterwards, an d who knows you might even earn yourself a raise 4. I Dressed The Part I hate to say it, but what you wear matters. Every study I could get my hands on told me what I absolutely didnt want to hear that I needed to make more of an effort with what I wore to work everyday. Why? Because people are judge-y. And no, thats not me saying it. Thats what science says Trust me, as someone who thinks doing her hair is putting it up in a bun, and would never sacrifice a sleep-in for having perfect (or any) mascara, I wish it werent true. But the fact is, how you present yourself at work says a lot about who you are, how seriously you take yourself, and can even influencehow focused and competent you are at work. All the science points to the fact that clothes can be very powerful. So I couldnt think of a single reason why I shouldnt be using this to my advantage. So I started to Dress more formally, particularly if I had any meetings or negotiations to sit in on. Even though I w ork in a fairly casual office, I realised that generally, people who dress up, move up. So goodbye tees, hello blazers Wear make-up to work every day. Research suggests that women who wore makeup were perceived as more prestigious and more dominant. Add creative tweaks to my outfits. A study found that when you slightly deviate from the norm (e.g. wearing a red bow tie at a black tie event), you are perceived as being powerful enough to ignore the rules. 5. I Started Saying No No is a powerful word. Its also a word thats exceptionally hard to say if youre anything like me, and hate disappointing others. But the problem is, when you say yes to every task, meeting, project and donut thrown your way you burn out. Trust me. Oh, and you put on 5kg (eep) The reality is, there are only so many hours in a day. And I realised I was better off doing an AWESOME job on four projects, rather than a half-baked job on eight. Pushing back on things I didnt have time for was by far the most em powering habit I picked up. It gave me time to do some seriously great work (which in turn, did wonders for confidence), and my managers began to respect my schedule. They also had more confidence in my ability to deliver projects to deadline. So learn to say no. Trust me. This simple two-letter word will empower you in so many ways. All in all, this was one of my better life experiments. Way better than I can eat 1kg of vegetables every day or Im going to write a fantasy trilogy this year during my lunch breaks. I got a cooler wardrobe, my salary went up and honestly, I feel different like a slightly more centred, authentic and empowered version of the person I was 12 months ago. At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, these 5 habits changed my life. I hope they do for you too ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health they can help you maximise your potential and opportunities and help you navigate chall enges and obstacles smoothly. Find out more about how a career coach could help you.

What its Like to be Chocolatier

What its Like to be ChocolatierWhat its Like to be ChocolatierIt is believed that the feel you get after eating a chocolate is very similar to love. There is notlage many people on earth who dislike chocolate. There is not many people who wouldnt like to be a chocolatiers either. Just imagine if someone asked What do you do? And you would answer I do exactly what Willy Wonka doesChocolatiers differ from chocolate makers. Chocolatiers create confectionery from chocolate. There are actually schools for future chocolatiers. They study subjects such ashistory of chocolatemodern techniques of cultivation and processingthe chemistry of chocolate flavors and textureschocolate tempering, dipping, decorating, and moldingbusiness marketing and managementIf you want to become professional chocolatier, you should get some skills in pastry or confectionery chef. It is important to create not only tasteful but also beautiful chocolate confections. It takes years of experience to master the art of chocolate.There are several chocolate schools worldwide. Ecole Chocolate school is situated in Canada. You can choose between becoming chocolatier or chocolate maker. Another school- The Chocolate Academy has 12 schools worldwide. The Franch Culinary Institute offers courses that can help you become skillful chocolatier or pastry.The World Chocolate Masters is a competition founded in 2005. The best chocolatiers from around the world meet there every year. Master chocolatier has to be able to work with chocolate in many different applications tempering, molding, sculpting, and decorating. The best chocolatiers of today are for example Naomi Mizuno (Japan), Francisco Torreblanca (Spanish), Pierre Marcolini (France) and Carmelo Sciampagna (Italy).Do you like this story? Share it with your friends.Share Your Feedback or Ideas in the Comments

6 ways to have a productive Wednesday

6 ways to have a productive Wednesday6 ways to have a productive WednesdayMonday and Tuesday have already come and gone, and its officially the middle of the work week. Congratulations on making it halfway throughHeres how to make your Wednesday, when its easy to lose momentum, go as smoothly as possible - before you know it, Friday will already be knocking on your door.Prioritize the difficult assignmentsDont put them off - you wont be able to bury them forever.Writer and essayist Nicolas Cole writes on Inc. about what unproductive people do - including accidentally negating their hardest tasks.Making to-do lists is easy. Responding to emails is easy. Taking calls (no matter how unnecessary) is easy. Whats difficult is thinking through how youre going to solve a specific problem youre currently facing. Whats difficult is creating that custom proposal for that one client whose industry you know nothing about, Cole writes. Unproductive people find every reason in the world to priori tize making another to-do list over digging into their hardest tasks.Productive people do the opposite.Dont be a computer zombie - head outside for a walkAn object at rest, stays at rest you know the drill.While letting your eyes glaze over as you slog through the day can be a tempting option (kidding), youll probably need to take some time away from your desk to truly focus.So go outside for a quick walk and a breath of fresh air.Who knows? You might even want topull a Steve Jobs and switch to walking meetings.Hands off the phoneMore time scrolling through social media feeds on your phone means less time crossing things off your to-do list. Try hiding your phone somewhere that isnt in plain view as you work at your desk - it might just be out of sight, out of mind.Also turn off certain notifications so you have fewer opportunities for distraction.Hit a roadblock? Think of yourself as someone elseScience says that thinking of yourself in the third person can help you combat stress . Put some space in between you and your problems to help decrease your anxiety.If that doesnt work for you, imagine that your friend is in the situation instead.Do something to enjoy life outside of workWhether you love your job or are just getting by, work shouldnt be your everything.Revisit that page-turner you stopped reading a while back, spend time with family or friends, or get back in touch with your hobby at a class after work.Plan out the next dayAlan Carniol, founder of bewerberinterview Success Formula and member of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), writes about time blocking in Fast Company.Writing down what needs to get done the night before is a great way to ensure you start your workday strong. Sound simple? It is- but its something many of us have forgotten how to do. To take it a step further, though, turn your to-do list into a full-fledged schedule using the time-blocking method, he writes. Before you go to bed, make a list of all your assignments, meetings, and tasks for the day ahead. Start by organizing your phone calls and meetings by time. From there, you can fill in any free hours with the days assignments in order of priority.

Buffett Wants In On the Action

Buffett Wants In On the ActionBuffett Wants In On the ActionWhat was turning out to be a relative yawner of a day on the financial frontno bankruptcies, mergers, layoffs, status switches, Fed bailouts or Congressional decisionsjust got interesting, as the investing guru from Nebraska, Mr. Buffett himself, has apparently taken a stake in Goldman sax to the tune of $5 billion in preferred shares. Im sure the folks at Goldman (who plan to raise $2.5 billion more in preferred stock) are thankful tootheir GS stock is boomingin after-hours trading, up 16 percent.

If youre a New Yorker who wants to visit Hawaii, read this now

If youre a New Yorker who wants to visit Hawaii, read this nowIf youre a New Yorker who wants to visit Hawaii, read this nowIt seems to be the season of Dream Jobs. On the heels of WOW Airs travel guide dream job,Hawaii Tourism United States (HTUSA) is launching Work From Hawaii, a program consisting of six residencies for each of the states main islands - Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and the Island of Hawaii - where you can work remotely in a stunning location or get your side hustle on.The week-long residencies are being crafted to inspire the best work of your life and suit the interests and occupations of the busiest, most ambitious city-dwellers, from advertising executives to start-up CEOs, techies, writers, and even visual artists.Each of the six people selected will receive an8-day/7-night trip with room and motherboard roundtrip airfare a specialized workspace for 5 days, an opportunity to participate in three sponsor-selected activities relating to cuisine, culture, andadventure unique to the islands and a $2,500 check.Applications are being accepted Work-From-Hawaii.comuntil June 4, with the residencies taking place in September. Currently, the program is only open to residents of New York Citys five boroughs. Work From Hawaii celebrates the career-minded traveler especially New Yorkers, who do everything in service of their hustle. Were intrigued by those who connect with our culture and traditions in a way that invigorates their hobbies and career aspirations. Its beautiful how they take Hawaii back home with them-refreshed and more inspired. The residencies are designed to embrace this determination and respect for the islands and stimulate personal and professional growth that will last long after youve left, stated Jay Talwar, CMO, Hawaii Tourism United States.The program is inspired by Americans embracing the workforce on the move and Millennials always-on mentality, where many employees expect to work, even while on vacation. And acco rding to a recent HTUSA poll, 88%agree that exposure to new people and cultures are essential to creativity, and 64% said they yearn to come home with a refreshed attitude.The six residencies are described as followsLOCATION SCOUT (Kauai) A residency designed for creators who dont sit still.DESIGN LOFT (Oahu) The ultimate creative studio in Honolulus arts district.THE TECH LAB (Maui) A view so stunning you wont believe it has WiFi.WRITING DESK (Molokai) The remote workspace of every novelists dreams.CORNER OFFICE (Lanai) A breathtaking dream desk, complete with a private jet commute.SOUND SPACE (Island of Hawaii) Produce your masterpiece from an idyllic recording studio.Maika?i pomaika?i (Good luck)

Answering Sales Interview Questions About Supervisors

Answering Sales Interview Questions About SupervisorsAnswering Sales Interview Questions About SupervisorsTheres an old adage, Were all selling something, whether its religion or the next new shining product. However, interviewing for a salesposition can be especially challenging because you have to convince someone that you can sell their product (or service) while at the same time selling yourself as the best candidate for the job. As a salesperson, it doesnt matter what youre selling. Youll hear similarly themed interview questions whether youre selling a cloud-based service, shoes at a mall shop, amtsstube furniture, or any other item or service. One of the questions salespeople - and other interviewees - are likely to get on job interviews is about how past employers perceived yourwork style and aptitude. Interviewers will be looking to get a sense of your qualities as an employee and a salesperson. And, this question will also help them see your awareness of how others see yo u. For people in sales, grasping how others perceive you is a key skill. Examples of the Best Answers Here are sample answers to help you answer the interview question, How would your current supervisor or a former supervisor describe you? Use ansicht responses for inspiration when thinking through your response. She would describe me as a person who leaves no loose ends. I have often been complimented on my attention to detail.My former supervisor would say that I workwell in a kollektiv environment, as well as being an independent thinker who enjoys working on their own when the need arises. For instance, when I was employed at XYZ company, it was important to keep all the team members informed about the current upgrades and price changes on all products because we worked collaboratively on most sales endeavors. Instead of being put off bythis, I found it to be an interesting environment that was challenging but also enjoyable. He would describe me as a self-starter. At XYZ co mpany, we were responsible for our sales beginning with the first initial contact to closing the deal. I worked independently about 90 percent of the time. There were some experienced salespeople who had a difficult time with the lack of support, but I found it satisfying to have that kind of autonomy because I found I could be more efficient working on my own.Tips for Answering Sales Interview Questions Every responseyou give to interview questions should include concrete examples of your sales achievements. Its important to be clear and specific about how you can help the companygrow sales and increase revenues. Be sure to include numbers to back up statementsyou make. For example, you might say, At XYZ company, I was responsible forbringing in the ABC account and signing a contract that resulted inXX profit over XYZ period of time. I managed to accomplish this in only XX months with little help from my colleagues. One nice thing about getting questions about how your supervisor w ould describe you is that it gives you an opportunity to talk about yourself in a positive way. Along with including specific, quantifiable details, its also a good idea to emphasize skills and talents that the job you are currently interviewing will particularly appreciate. If you have difficulty envisioning what your manager would say about you, try thinking back to your most recent performance review. What were some of the positives mentioned then? Do be honest in your response. Keep in mind that its always possible the company youre interviewing with will speak to your supervisor during a reference check. That said, if you have a bad relationship with your supervisor, now is not the time to mention it. And, no need to point out flaws. Focus on the positive in your response. Remember, youre selling yourself as a candidate here Sales Job Interview Tips Before you head out to your next interview, review thesesales job interview tipsso you can convincingly sell your most importa nt product, yourself, to an employer who is well-versed in sales strategies, and will recognize a good salesperson when they see one. More Interview Questions About Bosses Review more interview questions about bosses and advice on how to answer questions about working with your supervisor, your best and worst bosses, and what you expect from a manager.

What Absolutely Everyone Is Saying About Investment Banking Resume

What Absolutely Everyone Is Saying About Investment Banking Resume Therbeie are a lot of job portals available that can enable you to start looking for investment banking internship options online by your favourite recruiter. There are quite a lot of regions on the Internet at which you could acquire at no charge. The work application ought to be formatted in a simple, professional method. Both options are entirely acceptable, which is the reason why its up to you to pick which you would like. Lets look at the respective steps that you may take to make an investment banking resume without experience. As stated above, every industry takes an exceptional skillset. Furthermore, you can look for investment banking jobs on Monster. Anotlageher area where investment banks could possibly be hiring is in government compliance. Qualifications Potential employers in the specialty of investment banking will search for candidates with these qualifications in education and work experi ence. If you own a passion for investment banking, weve got a program to assist you build a satisfying and productive career in the area. It isnt necessary to include high school education unless youre just beginning your career or it was the sole degree you received. One of the greatest options is to produce a curriculum vitae that will catch employers interest. Top Investment Banking Resume Choices As there are lots of position levels offered in various banking processes, it is going to be better if you will state that youd like to grow professionally while helping the business grow too. Simply take the opportunity to just customize your resume and it is going to boost your probability of a successful application very significantly. Together with knowing about the journey of an investment banker you have to know the work schedule and the danger involved with the job. If you truly dont have any appropriate work experience, start positioning yourself so you can claim some. The New Fuss About Investment Banking Resume When it is about networking you must not count just on the web or the social media websites. If youre going to claim in order to be Asian market expert, you should have real industry knowledge-- for instance, you interned for an investment bank conducting research on Asian equities. Continue reading for ideas on how to construct a killer investment banking resume. Writing an effective investment banking resume is step one for candidates seeking to break into the business. The Most Popular Investment Banking Resume So many job applicants simply write resumes which dont resound nicely with their potential employers, making them get rid of interview opportunities. Its still difficult to really receive a job. Whats more, dont take one resume and attempt to apply for 100 distinct jobs. Entry-level jobs quickly offer six-figure salaries. The absolute most important items ought to be at the top. You also learn a shit ton in a quick timeframe. Take note that you ought to not list down EVERY single skill youve got. There are lots of hard skills for banking, and you want to list not just the ones that youve mastered, but all the keywords about the particular role youre applying for that guy or machine may be searching for. Getting the Best Investment Banking Resume It is going to also be beneficial to compose your abilities and abilities that are applicable to the banking market. If youre short on specific abilities, you can also cite personal skills. Besides your finance skills, you must be certain to have certain company skills which will help you cope with your co-workers, your seniors, your customers and the managing of the organization. Youre going to learn the the most critical skill of all of them. Every employer would like to know your experience is a fit for her or his organization. It is crucial for an applicant to extend a background of the applicants professional work experiences in the subj ect of banking. Excellent customer service skills are essential to be a prosperous bank teller. If you think youre already mindful of the processes in developing a banking resume, you could also want to download our samples of Fresher Lecturer Resume and IT Resume Templates for extra knowledge in different kinds of resumes. Who Else Wants to Learn About Investment Banking Resume? Since youre asking for a position in the financial industry, you have to continue to keep your resume professional. Convey to the recruiter that though you might not have any experience, youve grasped the fundamental principles of the finance sector and the position youre applying for. Inside my opinion, the very best resumes are focused on a single objective which is to demonstrate to the possible employee that you may add value to the business. Investment banking is a field which is quite unique, so there are lots of opportunities to produce your CV specific and strong to the position for which you re applying. 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