These are the biggest (and weirdest) dating and relationship red flags

These are the biggest (and weirdest) dating and relationship red flagsThese are the biggest (and weirdest) dating and relationship red flagsThe road to romance is fraught with tension, with each side hoping they dont push each others buttons.BodyLogic MD surveyed 1,000 people about their biggest warnings in a new relationship, which antics are most likely to cause resentments in a marriage, and even the best ways to find their soul mate.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreDating pet peeves vary widely between generations, it turns out. For Baby Boomers, its a partner who doesnt keep their word. For richtungeration X, its having a partner who cant commit. Millennials cant stand a partner who isnt emotionally available, and Gen Z cant tolerate a partner who wont tolerate texts.Check out the graphic for the early-stage red flags, broken down by men and women. They range from oversharin g on social media to being controlling to not texting when out/busy and the supremely annoying giving advice instead of comfort.Once you get past dating, you may find yourself in a relationship, and after that, possibly married. This leads to a whole new set of problems as couples try to adjust. Newly married couples found they did a number of things wrong in the eyes of their partner once they settled in together. Here are their top 10 crimesSqueezing the toothpaste tube 85%Folding laundry 72%Showering 71%Taking out the trash68%Dishes 65%Toilet paper roll orientation 59%Finding a parking spot 56%Expressing emotions 42%Cooking 36%Giving advice/problem solving 31%In fact, 77% of married couples said that their first year of marriage was complicated because of differences in how household chores were done. The whole list of indignities, which could be printed out and taken to a couples therapist, is below.But theres good news Any resentment in the marriage boils down to lack of commun ication, as 87% of women and 77% of men responded. So the problem, as they say, is easily fixable.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Brief History of Political Advertising in the U.S.

Brief History of Political Advertising in the U.S.Brief History of Political Advertising in the U.S.Anyone who has been in the United States during the run-up to a presidential election will know all about political advertising. To say it bombards TV viewers, radio listeners, internet users, and anyone who sees a billboard would be a vast understatement. The amount of money spent on political advertising grows every year, with an estimated $9.8 billion spent in the 2016 election year. Television Changed Everything It was the dawn of television that changed the way politicians reached their audiences. Before that, it was all about getting out and about, meeting the voters, holding town-hall debates and shaking hands. In fact, in 1948 Harry S. Truman covered over 31,000 miles in America, shaking over half a million hands. That was quite the achievement back then, but it would be astonishing today. No candidate would ever put that kind of a commitment into the meet-and-greet when ad vertising can do a far mora effective job. Presidential candidate Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first politician to really take advantage of TV, creating more than three dozen 20-second television spots. They were filmed in one day at Radio City Music Hall, where visitors asked questions that were were spliced into separate shots of Eisenhower answering them (as though the viewers were asking him directly) in his trademarked no bull way. These questions were split into ads, and the campaign Eisenhower Answers America ran. The campaign was credited with helping Eisenhower win the election. TV Ads and Debates After Eisenhower, the power of television could not be doubted. Nixons television addresses during his presidential campaign, covering the Cold War and government corruption, were very powerful. However, John F. Kennedy was a man who was born to be on camera and created more than 200 television ads in his run for the White House. Their televised debate is seen as a watershed i n political campaigning. While Kennedy was at ease on camera, looking slick and confident, Nixon was fidgety on camera, had sweat on his brow and looked troubled. Ironically, when the debates were televised, people thought Kennedy was the clear winner, while those listening on the radio thought the opposite. The Rise of Negative TV Campaigning Lyndon B. Johnson ran one of the most controversial ads in political advertising history. Entitled The Daisy Girl, it showed a young girl playing he loves me, he loves me not and when she plucked the last petal, a voice counted down to a nuclear explosion. The tagline because the stakes are too high for you to stay at home is believed to have sealed Johnsons victory over opponent Barry Goldwater. In the decades that followed, and up to the present day, more political campaigns have gone negative. And even though voters claim not to like attack ads, statistics show ansicht ads are effective. Political Advertising Reaches New Media Its fair to say that Bill Clinton was the first presidential candidate to effectively use more of the non-traditional forms of a political ad. Rather than run a campaign comprised solely of TV spots, radio ads, and billboards, he spread his reach much wider. He would appear on daytime TV talk shows and find his way onto channels like MTV. This grabbed the attention of younger voters. But when it comes to modern political advertising, Barack Obama changed the game. Although he used traditional media outlets and ran some negative spots, his campaign was based on a positive message hope. And, he used the internet and guerrilla advertising successfully. Artist Shepard Fairey created an iconic poster that was seen across America. Obamas use of modern methods, plus his youth and charm, upstaged his much older, traditional Republican opponent, John McCain. 2016s Historic Battle of the Bizarre In what many considered a surprising result, candidate Donald Trump was successful in defeating Hillary Clinton to win the 2016 presidential election. One thing is for certain 2016 was a game-changer with President Trumps caustic rhetoric giving his campaign millions of dollars in earned media without spending a dime. And for better or worse, Trumps use of Twitter as a means of reaching voters proved effective.

Computer science reveals 4 secrets that will make you happy

Computer science reveals 4 secrets that will make you happyComputer science reveals 4 secrets that will make you happyWhere do yougo for fruchtwein of yur answers these days? Google. And its no surprise that Googles a companyfullof engineers. Engineers solve problems. Thats what they do.And computer software engineers have developed methods - algorithms - to solve some of the most insanely complex problems out there. So what if we turned that cold, clinical science toward the warmest and most human of problems?Turns out you can get some amazing solutions. No, you dont need to understand calculus and you dont need a mind that can bend spoons. Were going to make it simple to applyadvanced computer science to the big decisions in life and the everyday struggles that plague us all.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraOkay, time to update the software in your brain. Lets get to itHow To Minimize Regret And MaximizeHappinessComputer scientists often use a framework called explore/exploit. Exploring is when you gather information and exploiting is when you put it to use.In life, exploration minimizes regret. Youget to try lots ofoptions. But ausbeuterei maximizes happiness. Youdo what youknow will work, and get results youknowyoull like.Exploring is fun. We all like novelty. But if younever do anything with what youlearn, youdont get very far.And exploiting what youve learned can provide big returns. But too much of that and younever learn anything new, and cant solve problems youve never seen before. So youneed a bit of both. Which creates a problemHow do you strike the right balance?No need to do heavy math. But the key thing you want to think about here istime. How much time do you have to exploit the results of your exploration?FromAlgorithms to Live By The Computer Science of Human DecisionsWhen balancing favorite experiences and new ones, nothing matters as mu ch as the interval over which we plan to enjoy them.So if youve just moved to a new city, try a different restaurant every night for a while. If youre about to move out of a city, stick to your favorites. And you can applythis principle to many different areas of life from jobs to meeting new people.Explore/Exploitalso helps explain some of the seemingly crazy behavior of human beings because, to a degree, its programmed into us.Alison Gopnik, aleading researcher on children, explains this is why kidshave such short attention spans and do so many crazy things - they need to explore this new world of ours.And it also explains why older people can be so set in their ways. Theyve had a long time to explore. They know what makes them happy. So they stick to it - and more often than not, it works.FromAlgorithms to Live By The Computer Science of Human Decisionsexploration necessarily leads to being let down on most occasions. Shifting the bulk of ones attention to ones favorite things should increase quality of life. And it seems like it does Carstensen has found that older people are generally more satisfied with their social networks, and often report levels of emotional well-being that are higher than those of younger adults.(To learn more tips on living an awesome life, check out my bookhere.)Alright, so the science of high tech can help you be happy. But can it help you get your act together?How To Organize Your OfficeComputer scientists would refer to this as a sorting problem. Thats what Google does - sorts of information.Trigger warning for neat freaks youre not going to like this. (And sloppy people - rejoice)Turns out that in manyareas of life, the time you spend searching beats constant attempts to sort. Keeping your books in that perfect order takes more time than having to do a little digging on the rare occasion when you need a specific one.So when it comes to organization, computer science says err on the side of messiness.FromAlgorithms to Live By The Computer Science of Human DecisionsThe basic principle is this the effort expended on sorting materials is just a preemptive strike against the effort itll take to search through them later. What the precise balance should depend on the exact parameters of the situation, but thinking about sorting as valuable only to support future search tells us something surprising Err on the side of messiness. Sorting something that you will never search is a complete waste searching something you never sorted is merely inefficient.Okay, but with the things you use frequently, you need to be able to find them. No argument here. Whats the best way to organize that stuff?Well, believe it or not, computer science and Martha Stewart agree. (Add that to the list of sentences you never thought youd hear.)One of the guiding principles Martha recommends is to think about, When was the belastung time I wore it or used it? If its not often, get rid of it, or stuff it in the garage. Things you use f requently deserve priority.And computer systems almost all use caching - giving frequently used data a special area of memory that makes itmore accessible.So stuff that gets used a lot needs to be nearby and easy to locate. Whats a pretty good system to implement this principle? Its one you already use but probably beat yourself up about piles.Dont feel guilty when you pile stuff up on your desk that you use frequently. Computer science says thats a very efficient system.FromAlgorithms to Live By The Computer Science of Human Decisionsthe big pile of papers on your desk, far from being a guilt-inducing fester of chaos, is actually one of the most well-designed and efficient structures available. What might appear to others to be an unorganized mess is, in fact, a self-organizing mess. Tossing things back on the top of the pile is the very best you can do, shy of knowing the future.(To learn how to stop being lazy and get more done, clickhere.)Alright, weve engineered happiness and organization. But what does computer science have to say about powering down your brain when its wasting too many cycles on worrying?How To Stop Overthinking ThingsYoure worrying about something.You need to make a decision. But youwant to consider more possibilities. You feel with enough time you can crack this.In computer modeling, they refer to the problem as overfitting. In trying to create the perfect model, they consider too many factors and end up making something that provides predictions that areworse, not better.FromAlgorithms to Live By The Computer Science of Human DecisionsSo one of the deepest truths of machine learning is that, in fact, its not always better to use a more complex model, one that takes a greater number of factors into account. And the issue is not just that the extra factors might offer diminishing returns- performing better than a simpler model, but not enough to justify the added complexity. Rather, they might make our predictions dramatically worse. More time thinking doesnt necessarily mean better results. Sometimes you get too far out in the weeds and just confuse yourself further. So whats the solution?Since underthinking and overthinking can both produce lousy results, boundaries are essential. When good information is scarce and you have a high degree of uncertainty, use early stopping.Set a time limit on how much youre going to think about a problem and when that expires, pull the trigger. Just make the best decision you can.FromAlgorithms to Live By The Computer Science of Human DecisionsIf you have high uncertainty and limited data, then do stop early by all means. If you dont have a clear read on how your work will be evaluated, and by whom, then its not worth the extra time to make it perfect with respect to your own (or anyone elses) idiosyncratic guess at what perfection might be. The greater the uncertainty, the bigger the gap between what you can measure and what matters, the more you should watch out for overfitt ing- that is, the more you should prefer simplicity, and the earlier you should stop. When youre truly in the dark, the best-laid plans will be the simplest.(To learn the five secrets to how mindfulness can make you happy, clickhere.)So you have the engineering solution to overthinking. But life isnt all in your head. How can thinking like a programmer lead to you finding an awesome place to live?How To LocateYour Dream HomeYou want the best. But you cant search forever. This problem appears in many, many areas of life. Sohow many options should you consider before choosing one?The problem is that the best doesnt usually have a label on it that you can trust. But computer scientists have thought abourthis one too its called an optimal stopping problem.So if youre looking for that perfect apartment, ask yourself how long youre willing to search. Now take 37% of that time to look at options (roughly a third - I said, Id make the math easy.) And forget every place you visited- excep t the best one.Then keep looking. The first apartmentthat beats that best one you found in your initial scouting, take it. Science says this will deliver the best results, given the length of your search.FromAlgorithms to Live By The Computer Science of Human DecisionsIf you want the best odds of getting the best apartment, spend 37% of your apartment hunt (eleven days, if youve given yourself a month for the search) noncommittally exploring options. Leave the checkbook at home youre just calibrating. But after that point, be prepared to immediately commit- deposit and all- to the very first place you see that beats whatever youve already seen. This is not merely an intuitively satisfying compromise between looking and leaping. It is the provably optimal solution.(To learn the four rituals neuroscience says will make you happy, clickhere.)Okay, lets round this up - and learn how what computer science says is the optimal way to find your soulmateSum UpHeres how computer science ca n solve the most human of problemsMinimize regret and maximize happinessHow much time willyou have to exploit? If its a lot, spend more time exploring. If time is short, emphasize exploiting.Organizing your officeErr on the side of messiness. Searching often beats sorting. But cache the stuff you frequently use with piles. (Apologies to Martha Stewart.)Prevent overthinkingUse early stopping. Set a time limit for deciding and pull the trigger.Find your dream homeLooknoncommittally for 37% of your search time. Remember the best and grab the first place that tops that one. (Also works for finding parking spots.)So how do you find your soulmate? Once again, thats an optimal stopping problemHow many people (roughly) are you willing to date? Whats 37% of that number? Go out on that many dates, and politely tell those people, No, thanks. But remember the best of the bunch. Then keep dating until you meet someone better than that best one. And thats the person you want to focus on. ButOuch. Sounds kinda cold, callous and terribly unromantic, doesnt it? Youre probably right. Computer science cant solveallof ourhuman problems - and nor should we expect it to. I certainly dont.My college girlfriend didnt know it, but she was probably using the optimal stopping algorithm. I was one of the first guys she met on campus. And let me tell you, its no fun beingin the initial 37% that gets the No, thanks.ButIm guessing I was the best of her37%. Andits safe to say subsequentdating didnt reveal a better candidateSo she circled back. And that was the best thing for both of us. The truly optimal algorithm.Computer science has some pretty good solutions we can learn from. But sometimes the math doesnt work. Sometimes you need to go with your gut. Or with your heart.Join over 290,000 readers.Get a free weekly update via emailhere.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds 10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

What to Expect During a Job Interview

What to Expect During a Job einstellungsgesprchWhat to Expect During a Job InterviewWhether you are in high school, college, a recent college graduate, or you have been out of the workforce, your job vorstellungsgesprch does not have to be an intimidating experience. An interview is an opportunity for both you and the employer to decide whether or not you are a good fit. Here is a step-by-step description of a typical interview, with details on what to expect throughout the process. The Pre-interview Phase Before going to the interview, you will have already completed a number of steps in the job application process this is known as the pre-interview phase. During this phase, you will have sent a cover letter, resume, and any other required application materials to the hiring manager. You even may have had a phone interview with the manager before being invited in for an in-person interview. Thus, before even walking into the interview, the hiring manager knows a little bit about your background and qualifications. You should feel confident you were invited to have an interview because the manager thinks you could be a good fit for the company The Interview Phase The Beginning Your interview may take place at your high school or college, but generally it will take place at the companys office. Once you arrive, you may be asked (by a secretary or other employee) to wait until the hiring manager is ready to see you. Most interviews are one-on-one interviews with the manager or supervisor with whom you would be working fruchtwein closely at the company. Occasionally, you will interview with a human resources employee who conducts the companys hiring processes. The Interview Phase Types of Questions The interview will likely take place in the managers office. She may begin with information about her job or the company or engage you in small talk (questions about your commute, etc.), but the bulk of the interview will be specific questions that assess w hether or not you will be a good fit for the company. No interview will be the exact saatkorn each interviewer will ask slightly different questions. However, most interviewers ask questions to assess both your general behavior and skills. Below are a few types of questions that you can expect to come across most interviewers will ask some of each type of question. Verification Questions These questions will require you to provide objective information about yourself, such as your GPA, your major, the number of years you spent at your last job, etc. The interviewer may already know some of these answers and is therefore simply checking the facts on your resume.Competency/Behavioral Questions A behavioral question is one in which the interviewer asks you to describe a past situation when you demonstrated a particular quality. These questions indicate how you may handle similar situations at a new job. An example of a behavioral question is, Describe the toughest challenge you faced a t your last job. How did you handle it? Situational Questions A situational question is one in which the interviewer describes a hypothetical situation and the interviewee must explain how she would handle it or has handled it in the past. With this type of question, the interviewer wants to know how you will handle situations that may arise in the workplace. An example of a situational question is, What would you do if two members of your team had a conflict that affected your productivity?Case Interview Questions You will likely only encounter case interview questions if you are applying for a management consulting or investment banking position. In case interview questions, the employer gives the employee a business scenario and asks the interviewee how he would handle the situation. Sometimes these are questions about actual business situations, but other times, they are brain teasers that hold no direct relevance to the job (How many gas stations are there in Europe?). Case int erview questions allow interviewees to demonstrate their analytical ability and problem solving skills. Other Types of Interviews Group Interviews While this article depicts a traditional interview between one hiring manager and one interviewee, there are other types of interviews which you may encounter. Below are some common examples. Group Interviews One type of group interview you may encounter is an interview in which one hiring manager interviews you and other applicants simultaneously. In this scenario, the interviewer may ask you each to answer the same questions, or ask each of you different questions. Sometimes (particularly if you are being asked case interview questions), you will solve hypothetical problems as a team. Another type of group interview is one in which you are asked questions by multiple interviewers. Either the interviewers will form a panel and take turns asking you questions, or you will meet with each one at a time. Whether or not you are in a grou p interview, your interview questions will likely remain a mix of verification, behavioral, and situational questions. The Interview Phase After the Questions The interviewer may ask questions for anywhere from half an hour to an hour or more. Afterward, she will likely ask you if you have any questions for her. This is your opportunity to ask questions about the company and/or the position itself. It also gives you another chance to sell yourself to the interviewer. Again, the interview is your chance to see if the job is a good fit for you, so feel comfortable asking questions. After the questions phase of the interview, the hiring manager may give you a tour of the office and even introduce you to other employees. A tour will provide you with an opportunity to meet your potential coworkers and assess the atmosphere of the office. While this is typically the end of the interview, some interviews contain additional components for example, you may be asked to give a presentation to the hiring manager or a staff panel. However, if this is the case, you will have been told about this in advance, and will have had time to prepare. Upon concluding the interview, do not expect the hiring manager to tell you definitively whether or not you have the job. However, if she has not already told you when you will hear back with an answer, feel free to ask her before you leave. The Post Interview Phase The next stage in the job application process, the post-interview phase, takes place in the days following the interview. This is the time when the hiring manager (and anyone else involved in the hiring process) decides whether or not you are the best fit for the position. This is also the time when you think about whether or not the job is the best fit for you. Most companies will respond with a yes or no within a week or two, although some companies take even longer to respond (particularly if they are conducting interviews over an extended period of time. Some com panies, unfortunately, do not respond unless you are going to receive a job offer. If the company is still deciding between multiple applicants, you may even be asked back for another round of interviews. Remember that no interview is a waste of your time, even if you did not get the job or you decided it was not a good fit. Every interview offers an opportunity to practice your interview skills and to decide what types of jobs and organizations best fit your personality, interests, and skills.

One Thing Youre Probably Getting Wrong with Your Resume

One Thing Yure Probably Getting Wrong with Your Resume One Thing Youre Probably Getting Wrong with Your Resume Does your resume tell your whole story? After reading it, will people know the details of everything youve achieved? If so, its probably not working.I love to paint and Im extremely detailed and anal when I do it. If Im going to paint a piece of fruit, its going to have every single detail exactly right or Ill tie myself in knots trying (hence, I am constantly tied in knots) But Im taking a painting class right now that is transforming the way I paint and funnily enough, the lessons Im learning are the ones I teach my clients every day.The class is called How to Paint Fast, Loose and Bold and, as the title would suggest, its all about loosening up. Were being encouraged to paint with big brushes and to eliminate the details that are not important while choosing the ones that are. In this way, we can convey all the important information about our subject while keeping the pai nting fresh and interesting. This is exactly what I do when I write a resume, so I have no idea why it didnt occur to me before to do the same while paintingThe key to a successful resume and the thing most people get wrong is that its not supposed to be your life story. Its not supposed to tell people everything you did. Its not supposed to talk about every project you worked on, every responsibility you held, every technology you ever used, every language you ever programmed in if you try to convey all that, your reader will get lost in the weeds and your resume will be dull and long-winded. Instead, your resume should be like the painting I featured in this post. It was painted by our teaczu sich Patti Mollica. Click to enlarge it and notice how she conveys everything you need to know about the scene, but while using big bold strokes. Looking at that painting, you almost feel as though youre there with her in Times Square on a rainy day. (Check out the rest of her paintings he re. Theyre pretty amazing).If you use bold strokes on your resume, if you eliminate all the unnecessary detail and focus only on the important stuff, your resume will sing like that painting. So spend some time going over your resume looking for the unnecessary details. And if youd like to know more about how to decide on whats necessary and unnecessary, sign up for the Blue Sky free resume writing course, delivered by email. Youll soon get the hang of it.

Most Noticeable Entry Level Resume No Experience

Most Noticeable Entry Level Resume No Experience Whatever They Told You About Entry Level Resume No Experience Is Dead Wrong...And Heres Why Sample Entry Level Receptionist Resume Objectives An important detail to put in your objective statement is the name of the organization. Entry Level Accounting Resume It is crucial to highlight your qualifications and techniques in your resume. Choice of entry level resume templates that can help you to create a skilled and persuasive resume. An entry level accounting resume is the very first step in gaining employment in the area. Nursing isnt just work. Many popular entry-level work in mental health are provided in the fields of counseling or family services. You will obtain experience and extra training whilst on the job that may be added to future resumes. With thousands of jobs available in addition to thousands of job seekers annually, its important for every aspiring IT professional to be noticed. Even in case youve never held an official job, its still true that you have life experience thats applicable to the work search. Youre so ready for your very first job for a phelbotomist Thus, you will need experience to find an entry-level job, but minus the job, you cant acquire experience. If you would like a great job which you would need to highlight all the skills you know or have acquired working as a dental assistant. Review them carefully but dont hesitate to add more on your resume so long as the skills are related to the work post. While you do not have a hands-on knowledge on the preferred job, you should not worry. Introducing Entry Level Resume No Experience The point is to grab focus at the perfect search phrases to make maximum effect. If you dont have any work experience, include life experiences that may be relevant to the industry youre targeting. As a fresh graduate, you must equip yourself with the essential tools that will offer you an advantage during the application approach. I ts a fact that experience is always provided importance by the majority of the companies. Using Entry Level Resume No Experience A resume summary lists experience when you have tons of it. The information ought to be at the peak of your resume. Obviously, other candidates will fruchtwein likely have the very same attributes in their resume. Use the following suggestions to make your resume really stick out. Why Almost Everything Youve Learned About Entry Level Resume No Experience Is Wrong With the most suitable mixture of talents and experiences, a prospective employer will know that youre the ideal person for the position. Nevertheless, all of the info provided are still pertinent to the position that the individual is applying for. Instead, tailor your objective particularly for the organization and position youre applying for. In fact, an entry level position is a chance for a career. The Nuiances of Entry Level Resume No Experience When youre asking for an entry-leve l position, you may or might not have the specific education or experience that matches the work description and requirements. If it comes to work experience, you ought to be attempting to give and document QUANTITY. If you continue seeing a skill or tool mentioned you dont know a lot about, start looking for free or low-cost on-line courses on the topic to bolster your skill collection. Since youll be interacting with many diverse sorts of people, you must have great customer service abilities. The Entry Level Resume No Experience Game You want employers to understand that dont wish to become in over your head and that youre searching for an entry-level position. In research, its all about what you could do in buchung to help the business stay ahead in the info highway. An objective tells the prospective employer what you must bring to the organization. With this kind of a small window of opportunity, you should receive your most recent experience front and center so the po ssible employer can immediately see what you can do to help the organization and if its related to their existing needs. The main point is that you really have much more experience than you might imagine you have. Include, too, any experience you have, like internships in your selected field. You have more experience than you believe. Additionally, its simple to find experience fast for just about any job. Resume creators permit jobseekers to make and download their finished resumes right from the net to get started applying immediately. Since theres no basis on how youll be in a position to do the job which will be assigned to you, an evaluation of your abilities and talents is required to be accomplished by your prospective employer. Because there might be dozens of applicants contending for a couple of positions, it is crucially important to submit the best resume possible thats crafted to promote your skills, experience, and education. Be certain you relate your skills in a manner that demonstrates that youre able to satisfy the requirements of each particular employer.

The Interview Process Old-Fashioned vs. Progressive - Spark Hire

The Interview Process Old-Fashioned vs. Progressive - Spark HireThe standard bewerbungsgesprch process, as we know it, has undergone great changes over the years. Because of this, it is important for businesses to take a moment each year and review their interview process, ensuring that it is current. After all, how embarrassing to have an old-fashioned interview process while other companies are showing yours up with their progressive processThe Old-FashionedUp until recently, interview processes have been fairly standard amongst most companies. Many recruiters or hiring managers start out with a brief phone interview, assessing a candidates skill and interest in a position. Then, there may be a second, more in-depth phone interview or an in-person interview, followed by several more in-person interviews.While there is absolutely nothing wrong with this method of interviewing, there are much simpler ways to approach the interview process. Of course, as successful recruiters and hiri ng managers, we are always searching for ways to make interviewing and hiring more efficientThe ProgressiveRecently, many recruiters and hiring managers have begun to take advantage of video interviewing. Most of the services or resources that they have gravitated towards have been free services such as Skype, FaceTime, Google Hangouts, etc. These live video interviews have become very popular when it comes to interviewing non-local candidates and this form of interviewing has been extremely valuable when it comes to making selection of candidates that may not be able to interview in-person.However, one piece that these video services seem to be missing is the playback ability. Many companies have begun to experiment with asynchronous or one-way video interviews and live video interviews, immediately understanding the value and simplicity of these products.One-way Video InterviewsBy implementing the one-way video interview into your process, you are virtually eliminating the old-fas hioned, initial phone screen. Not only are you taking out the first phone screen from your process, but you are also saving enormous amounts of time that you waste when trapped in voicemail jail, scheduling a better time to conduct the phone screen, as well as all of those times when the phone screen gets off-topic. The one-way video interview gives you the opportunity to ask candidates questions in writing or video, and view their responses at a convenient time while also having the ability to playback the video. Because we are always trying to fit more into our already hectic schedules, you will definitely see more of the one-way video interviews in our future interviewing process.Live Video InterviewsLive Video Interviews are without a doubt the interviews of the future. With the growing popularity of technology, video has become a standard on everyones computer, tablet, and smartphone. Next time you are in an airport or in another public setting, take a look around you and I am koranvers you will see someone using FaceTime or Skype on their tablet or smartphone.Just as social media was integrated into the recruiting process due to its growing popularity, live video will be a must when it comes to our future interview processes.By integrating live video into your interview process, your company is showing its flexibility which is an increasingly hot topic with many employees today. You are demonstrating that your company is flexible and not all about face time in the office.In addition, when you use a live video interviewing product, you are creating a simpler, more efficient interview process. Not only will you be able to see the candidate as you are conversing, but you will also be able to replay the video afterwards, refreshing your memory when it comes to the candidates responses and answers throughout the interview. This means that there is no need to be concerned with note-taking during the interview. Instead, you can focus your time and energy on the conversation at hand, connecting with the candidate and observing the candidate throughout the interview.What are your thoughts on implementing video interviews into your companys interview process? Please share your ideas in the comments below.Image ratch0013/BigStock.com