3 Habits of All Great Communicators

3 Habits of All Great Communicators I have been fortunate enough to travel to many countries and work with professionals from various  industries and backgrounds. No matter where in the world I am, there is a  certain type of person who always stands  out to me.  Theres something special about them. Its hard to put youre finger on what it is, but you cant help but feel great around them.  When they talk you listen attentively and it feels like you’ve known them for years, when in reality  its only been a matter of hours.  What could it possibly be? To  the untrained eye, it can be rather perplexing. How is this person managing to win me over like this? My conclusion is this its got everything to do with their communication skills. Theyve mastered  the art of  conversing with others. Now, despite these people seeming to possess Yoda-like Jedi powers, it doesnt mean you cant learn  them too.  After all, Luke managed to do it and he ended up saving the universe! While  improving your communication habits mightnt  save the universe, that doesnt rule out saving the world! Heres where to start: 1. Communicate through empathetic narrative Being able to explain your ideas and experiences through the prism of empathy allows for others to gain a better understanding of what you have to say. You are able to create an emotional connection with your speech and therefore what you say has far more resonance and influence. Think about what you say and whether it would have any relevance in their life. For example, instead of talking about why you love swimming and how good you are, try focussing  on the difficulties you went through to learn how to become a good swimmer. The element of difficulty and adversity is something others can relate to and what you say  will have  far greater impact. 2. Be inquisitive about other people’s passions We are all passionate about something. It could be anime, your football team or various elements of your job. If someone enquires about this passion, even if youre the shyest of introverts, youll joyfully talk about it like there’s no tomorrow. Now at this point you might be thinking “well I don’t find their interest particularly interesting” and I agree. See, great communicators know how to ask the right  questions. Even though  someone’s passion on the surface doesn’t seem particularly stimulating, a great communicator is  able to make it interesting for themselves and those around them. For example, I have little interest in horse riding. I do, however, have an interest in competitive sports.  Instead of talking about technical aspects of horse riding with the person I am speaking with, I would instead ask questions centring around  the strict regime many of the horses and jockeys have to go through to operate at the pinnacle of their sport. 3. Use clear and concise speech Why say something in two lines when it can be done in one? Most people  possess short attention spans, and talking (or waffling) for too long is likely to make their minds wander. We’re  all  guilty of daydreaming when someone else is talking, particularly in boring meetings- we cant help it. To minimise this, great  communicators are efficient when it comes to explaining their points and ideas. Getting to be more succinct take a lot of  personal  analysis and self-awareness, which great communicators constantly do.  One of the best and more obvious ways to do this is simply to  â€œthink before your speak”  or more accurately “think through the key points you wish to make before you speak”. This is especially important when its a story or an anecdote; you’ll find people are all of a sudden far more interested in what you have to say. About the author: Farhan Raja is a career coach, former recruiter and founder of Jobinterviewology.com.

Is Further Training a Worthwhile Investment

Is Further Training a Worthwhile Investment Training is beneficial and a worthwhile investment for both the employer and employee. The employee gets the opportunity to expand on their skills and knowledge, something that is  actually one of the top factors that job seekers look for in an a role; and the employer gains a skill professional who is equipped to excel in their job. The chance to learn new things and develop within the company can also be highly effective for boosting employee morale and productivity. This infographic created by  brightonsbm.com  looks into  the value  of upskilling and how individuals can make the most of their skill-set. Why upgrade skills? 57% of upskillers did so to increase their chance of getting a promotion with their current employer. 47% were seeking a better opportunity at another company. 42% were looking to enter a new field of work. 20% wanted to become an entrepreneur. What industries are upskilling? 28% of professionals working in maths are undertaking training or education to pursue a new field of work. 26% of engineering and IT professionals are completing further training/education. 25% of sales and security clearance professionals are also doing so. Does generation and country affect attitude? Gen Y are the most likely (63%) to be motivated by the prospect of a promotion with their current employer. Professionals in Americas and APAC are more likely to undertake training for a  promotion than those in EMEA. Is there a skills gap in Britain? 15% of British employers say that some of their staff are not fully proficient at their job. 7 out of 10 employers say that their skills requirements will change over the next 12 months. The top lacking skills (63%) are technical, practical or job specific skills. How  can employees go about upskilling? Allocate time for researching, networking and creating a career plan. Get networking and talk to people who work in your desired industry or have undertaken a course that may suit you. Do your research so that you know whats available to you and what the financial requirements are. If you are out of work Think positively about being out of work and use it as an opportunity to get on the right career path for you. Treat upskilling and job searching as a full time job. Be visible to employers. What are the benefits of upskilling? You will stand out from other candidates when applying for a new job. It can put you in good stead of earn a promotion. It makes it easier for you to change careers if you wish to do so. It has potential to increase your earnings. Find out more below! [Top Image Credit: Shutterstock]

The Unknown World Of Nursing

The Unknown World Of Nursing Being a nurse is no easy task, and perhaps you already know that if you’ve been heading down this path for a long time. What you may not realise, until you’re in a nursing role for yourself, is just how hard it is on multiple levels; namely, that many people do not understand the level of skill, resolve and drive required to complete your job successfully and then start again each day. The world of nursing is unknown to anyone who has not experienced that world first hand. A cursory glance or a surface-level view of this specific breed of medical profession is insufficient, because there’s more to nursing than the tasks demanded of you at any given time. Every day is different and every specific job is different. No two nurses have the same career. If you want to know a little bit more about the unknown world of nursing and peek behind the curtain of mystery, then here are some facts which might give you a vague idea of just how taxing this industry can be. Constant exhaustion. When you’ve been sitting in the waiting room of a hospital for several hours, the impatience is likely to drive you insane. Whether you have some majorly wrong with you or not, waiting to have your mind put at ease about any form of ailment or worry can be a highly stressful and terrifying experience. It’s easy to lose patience with medical professionals at this point.  But you might want to cool your temper in the future. Remember that nurses and doctors are people too. When services are overstretched, it isn’t the fault of individuals. Nurses in particular are exhausted all the time, and yet they have to put on a brave, bright and “highly awake” face for the sake of patients. It’s a draining profession.  Simply coming across a patient who is calm and respectful can be the difference between this person having an even tougher day or being offered a moment of welcome relief. If you’re considering entering the medical profession, it’s worth it, but you will be tired. That’s a simple fact of the job. There are far more types of nurse than you may realise. Nurses aren’t just doctor’s assistants. They don’t simply walk around administering injections. There’s far more to the job than that. And there is far more variation in specific types of nurses than that.    Occupational nurses, for example, work within businesses rather than hospitals. There are many ways you can enter the health profession without even stepping foot into a hospital.  People need medical help and assistance in all manner of places.   Similarly, there various paths to becoming a nurse, from resident programs to a RN to BSN online program. You could also enter the health and wellbeing world of nursing, if mental issues are an area in which you’ve always been interested. Nurses don’t always have to tend to physical issues, and they’re not merely “assistants” to more experienced individuals. You can become a highly skilled professional within numerous different industries, so there’s no need to limit yourself. You could look into an Accelerated BSN in order to get qualified as an undergraduate nurse. Assessing reports and researching. It isn’t only doctors who require a technical and specific knowledge of patients, along with research into current medical practices. Nurses require an education and skills in analysing medical data, so as to come to a verdict on patients. Nursing is a highly technical profession and far more difficult than we often realise. Image credits. Main.  Surgery.     Hallway.  

5 Social Media DONTs for Job Search

5 Social Media DONTs for Job Search Unless you have been living in a cave for the last few years, it is pretty hard not to have noticed how entwined our world has become with social media. Gone are the times that we only use social media to talk to our friends, we now use the platforms to interact with TV shows, voice customer service issues, contribute to worldly debates and build relationships with total strangers. Now as most of us aren’t stupid, we know that when applying for jobs, future employees will scope out our Facebook and LinkedIn profiles. Just type in “social media” to an online search and you will be presented with an abundance of horror stories about how inappropriate use of social media cost somebody their dream job. Research by CareerBuilder revealed that 2 in 5 hiring managers have been put off from hiring a candidate because of what they stumbled across on social media. A figure which had increased by 9% compared to the previous year. We are becoming more aware of the impact that social media has on our lives, so why are we getting it so wrong? Here are a few tips to help you get it right: 1) Don’t hide behind privacy settings: We are all guilty of sitting in glass towers laughing at the public profile fools, thinking our drunken snaps are safely hidden away from the prying eyes of the future employer. However, did you know that anybody can see your tagged photos if whoever uploaded the album has made the album public? An employer can log on and all of your unprivate tagged photos will be readily available for anyone to view. Make sure you have your privacy settings locked down. Facebook status privacy settings have been known to change when posted from a mobile device, however secure you think your private settings are make sure you double check before posting. 2) Don’t wish me luck: So you have a hundred different interviews for entirely different roles? Don’t let your friends wish you luck all over your social accounts. Chances are employers will see the goodwill gestures and think you arent serious about their job opportunity and are merely adopting a scattergun approach to finding a better role. 3) Don’t be a lurker, get involved! You may think that employers are logging on to dig some dirt on you, but the reality is they are just trying to get a fuller picture of a potential new employee. It is important that you fit in well with the work culture, so employers often look for evidence of a well-rounded individual that they could envisage working with. You may not be displaying any negative qualities through your social media, but inactivity doesn’t show off any good qualities either. 1 in 5 hiring managers surveyed by CareerBuilder, claimed that they found something on a social media profile that confirmed their decision to make the candidate an offer, including having a wide range of interests. We all know that nobody likes a show off, but social media is a great way to flaunt your achievements without looking out of place. Stating you are an expert baker in a legal interview may seem a little unorthodox, but showing off your culinary talents online will score you brownie points. Get involved with discussions, network with people and post engaging pictures about your hobbies to demonstrate what a well-rounded individual you are. 4) Don’t voice controversial opinions:  While it is important to get involved with discussions online and flex your ideological muscles, nobody wants to employ an overly-opinionated loudmouth. To employers, your passion could come across as argumentative and you may seem difficult. Steer away from controversial issues if you want to keep the peace between you and your future employer. 5) Don’t be a fake: Although social media is often used to paint a shining picture of yourself, don’t stray so far away from the truth that you become a different person. It’s a bit like lying on your CV you shouldn’t do it. While having active hobbies can be helpful, you don’t need to climb mountains at the weekend to land your dream job. It will also be painstakingly obvious if you go for a job interview and suddenly start tweeting everything about the industry you interviewed for. Keep your social media consistent, and if you are going to go down the industry-themed route make sure you do your preparation and start well before you apply to avoid your efforts looking forced. Takeaways: If you managed to get through the interview and your employer is looking into your profile, chances are they already like you. Social media shouldn’t be a corporate chore, by all means show off your unique personality online and have some fun, but consider your audience and whether there will be any consequences from what you post. If you are unsure about how your chosen industry will react to your social media, it’s better to play it safe and keep it tame. Be the best version of yourself on social media, think before you post and keep active! Author:  Nick Taylor is a Marketing Executive at Forward Role Recruitment, a leading digital marketing agency in the North West. Forward Role specialise in finding exceptional candidates their dream role within SEO, PPC, Social Media and other digital industry positions, by delivering a personalised and expert service that guarantees the right person is placed in the right job.

What Does it Take to Succeed in a Creative Career

What Does it Take to Succeed in a Creative Career Photo Source â€" PixabayMaking a success of your career in the creative industries isn’t easy. It’s notoriously difficult to get a break in any of the creative sectors, and there is plenty of competition for places and attention. There are many people who do manage to make a living from being creative though. You don’t have to be a global megastar to have found success. There are many more examples of people making a modest but respectable living from their creative pursuits. These people simply have a plan and know what they’re doing and where they want to get to.If you’re going to make it in your creative career, you need to know what it takes to succeed. Success rarely falls into your lap in this industry. Despite the myths and cliches you might have heard, finding creative success really does take hard work and patience.Achieving what you want to achieve is never going to be as easy as you’d like it to be. But that should never be a reason to give up. evalHere are the steps that you’ll need to take if you want to find success in the creative industries.1. Set Realistic TargetsStart out by setting short-term, realistic goals for yourself. These goals should give you a guide to how you’re going to progress and achieve incremental advances in your career. When these goals are in place, you will have something concrete and tangible to aim for. And that can only be a good thing when you’re just starting out. It’s not uncommon for many young and creative people to be quite aimless and unsure of what their next step should be. You will have to find a way to set goals that help you to get what you want. But big and vague goals are not very useful at all. Yes, you might want to be a writer and win a book prize, but what are your short-term ambitions?2. Understand the Challenges AheadThere will be plenty of challenges that you will need to overcome before you make a success of your career. There is no easy route to success in this industry. If you fail to understand the challenges ahead, you won’t be prepared for them. And then, when they do confront you, they might be enough to make you give up on what you had been hoping to achieve.Look at the industry you want to work in and see what the challenges will be. It might be that there are very few jobs, maybe you will need to pay for training or perhaps you just need to get noticed. Understand these challenges and how you might be able to overcome them going forward.3. Learn from OthersYou can learn a lot from other people who have been there and done it all before. They can give you the guidance and help you need when you’re struggling as a creative person just starting out. Talk to other people who are already doing what you want to eventually do. Learn from their mistakes and the things that helped them to find success.evalThese are the people who are best placed to help you find the success you’re looking for. Bob Doyle offers help to people who are aiming to become more creative and find a new career path for themselves. You can take advantage of that kind of help as well. Any help or advice that allows you to learn valuable lessons is important.4. Stay DeterminedDetermination is an attribute that everyone needs when they’re trying to break through. It’s tough, and there will be plenty of setbacks and rejections that you experience along the way. But even the most talented and successful people get rejected and turned down when they’re just starting out. It’s something that happens to everyone, so it’s not worth beating yourself up about too much.If you can stay determined and focused on what you’re trying to do, there’s every chance you can succeed. Keeping that kind of steely determination is not easy when things are not going well for you. But it’s something that every artist and creative person has to be able to do.5. Make ConnectionsImage Source â€" Flickr They say it’s not what you know but who you know. And there certa inly is some truth to that statement. Of course, no one likes to think that their talents alone are not enough to get them to where they want to be. And that’s not always the case. Many people achieve things because they’re talented. But luck and other things certainly can play their part.evalAnd it doesn’t hurt to get to know people and make connections with them. If you have contacts who have influence in your chosen industry, getting that first foot on the ladder will instantly become a bit easier for you. In terms of your career progression, that can only be a good thing. So, when you get a chance to meet new people, attend events or network with people, go for it.6. Take Every Good OpportunityThere will be a lot of different opportunities that come your way when you’re pushing forward in your career. It’s often these small opportunities that help you out most when you’re looking for a breakthrough. It doesn’t matter whether you’re interested in music or acting, you should be sure to take every good opportunity that comes your way.You could end up regretting passing up a chance to do something later on, so don’t take the risk. When you have a chance to do something that you think might enhance your career, at least give it some consideration. Weigh up the possible pros and cons of taking it, and then grab it with both hands if you think it’s a good idea to do so.7. Keep ImprovingPhoto Credit â€" PixabayNo one starts out as the finished product, especially when you are working creatively. You will improve over time, as long as you put in the effort that allows you to do so. If you don’t improve, then you probably won’t achieve what you want to.Continual improvement should be what you’re aiming for when you’re a creative person.The progress might be slow and steady, but there is nothing wrong with that. What you shouldn’t do it stand still and take what you have for granted. Once you become too pleased with what you can already do, you stop pushing forward and demanding more from yourself. That’s not a positive thing for any creative person.8. Have Confidence in Your Creative AbilitiesPhoto Source â€" PixabayYou won’t get very far if you’re not 100% sure that you have what it takes to succeed in this industry. Of course, self-belief is not the same as self-delusion. You have to be honest with yourself when you’re doing a creative job. You have to know when what you’re doing is realistically going to work out for you and when it’s not.But if you are really going to commit to aiming for a career in the creative industries, you really need to have confidence in your abilities. This can be the difference between getting what you want and failing. If you have no confidence in yourself, then it will be almost impossible to persuade others that you are talented enough to succeed.9. Find Where the Demand LiesIn every creative industry, there is some kind of demand. If you can position yourself as someo ne who is able to meet that demand and offer a solution to people, you could make some money. Obviously, how you do this and how possible it is will depend on what kind of creative work you are doing. It might mean starting at the bottom where there are more opportunities.This can give you a chance to show what you’re capable and then progress onto bigger and better things over time. Many people expect too much when they first start pursuing a creative career, but you’re never going to start at the top. It’s much wider to find out where the best place to start is and go from there.10. Have a Financial StrategyPhoto Credit â€" Pexels.comevalThe financial strategy you have in place is important. Of course, you want to ultimately get paid for the creative work that you’re pursuing. But is that yet realistic? Many people have to support themselves with other jobs for years before they are able to rely solely on their creative pursuits. IIt’s always difficult to balance your re gular income with your creative work. It’s important to find a way to make it work though. If you don’t, you’ll be left with no money to pay the rent and finance whatever your creative aims are.Getting a short-term job doesn’t have to mean giving up on what you want to do in the creative world. It can be a way of making it happen, as is the case for many people.Now that you know what it takes, it’s time that you started putting some of these ideas into practice. So, what are you waiting for?

3 Ways to Boost the Productivity of Your Medical Practice

3 Ways to Boost the Productivity of Your Medical Practice Sure, a medical practice should be all about attending to the needs of the patients and making sure that they receive high-quality care. Yet, it is no secret that most medical practices today struggle with a lack of time these days and the time we spend on each patient continues to decrease. By boosting the productivity of your medical practice, you’re not necessarily cutting the time you have together even shorter. It could, in fact, free up more time that you can spend on talking with them and understanding their medical history even better. Here is a handful of ways to increase the productivity of your medical business so that your team has more time to spend with each patient, provide better care, and attract more patients in the future. #1 Improve the team’s communication How we talk together has a lot to say about the work we perform as a team. Unfortunately, medical practices today tend to struggle a lot with the communication between different areas of the practice. While they may chat with the colleagues they see every day, there are always other employees in other areas who don’t get the message and the productivity is usually the one to suffer. Have a look at this article for some more tips on exactly what you can to do improve your business’ communication, by the way. You can easily take some steps in the right direction of increasing communication by putting a stronger focus on teamwork. Make sure that each employee understands just how important this is, make a point out of talking about it during interviews with your candidates, and work on creating a healthier company culture. This last one is important because it will affect the impression newcomers get of your business as well. When the entire business understands that teamwork is the number one way to improve productivity, they will help out the new members as well and it will shine through in the work you do together. #2 Invest in better equipment While the teamwork can be excellent and the communication may be strong, your employees are still going to struggle if they have to work with outdated equipment. One of the best investment you can make for your business is, of course, to buy high-quality equipment and make sure that everyone knows how to use it properly. Start by having a look at this ultrasound machine for sale before you look into upgrading other parts of your business as well. If this is something you need to take care of, it’s better to do it right away as your team may need some time to adjust to the new machines. If you have been using the same equipment for years now, an upgrade is definitely going to mean a lot for your business since the technology is steadily advancing and the medical equipment is becoming better with each year. By sticking with the same decade-old equipment, you’re actually limiting your business in terms of both productivity and care as the newer ones undoubtedly operate more efficiently and with more precision than the old versions. The productivity of your business is going to enjoy a tremendous boost if you’re able to invest in the best kind of equipment and you’re sending a signal to your team as well by letting them know that your patients only deserve the best. #3 Provide your team with training Finally, you’re going to give your practice a proper lift by making sure that everyone has access to high-quality training. Both medical equipment and medical knowledge is advancing rapidly, after all; by not providing your team with this kind of training, your business is surely missing out on a lot. Your patients will be missing out as well, of course, so have a look at this article to learn more about how you can give your practice what it deserves in terms of knowledge. Another point to this is that you should try to support your employees with furthering their education if they want to. There are so many areas to specialise in which your business may benefit from and so many courses that your employees might attend in order to brush up on their skills and even learn some new things. Training will, at the end of the day, boost both the productivity of your business and the quality of the care you’re providing. Take care of the steps above and you’ll enjoy a highly efficient health business in the future that has more time for the most important processes.

Assisting in Writing Technical Papers Resume Examples

Assisting in Writing Technical Papers Resume ExamplesAt the outset it is necessary to note that even though it may be quite evident that the articles being written are part of a resume examples, the author should also maintain a certain sense of personal style. An article or a resume example ought to be able to indicate the author's inner self, something which is most apparent in the topics discussed.In addition to this, there is no harm in using an author's biography for help in writing articles and help in submitting resumes. The sections which can be included in the biographical details can be seen as guide lines for the other sections. The author's biography can help a person to discover, interpret and also to identify his own personality traits.It is to be noted that the areas covered in resume examples will generally be general ones and include the subject matter on which the person is best known. The passages must be relevant to the personal experience of the person.For some p eople, the chronological section of the basic resume examples is usually the most difficult to write. It is necessary to consider and acknowledge the fact that most resumes are at times quite vague in their areas covered. It is only after the applicant has studied the resume examples do he find out that the chronological section of the resume can sometimes require a little more work.It is only after these challenges have been met, that the applicant will know that the section of the document needs to be in a style that will attract the reader's attention. This is when the resume writer will need to begin to anticipate the needs of the reader by presenting the material in a way which will be the right match for the applicant's needs. It is important to point out that this is not a process in which the resume writer is expected to guide the applicant.In addition to this, in the case of a resume examples, the applicant is required to write a few sentences on what has been accomplished during the past three years. In these times when there are very few jobs to be had, these will assist in writing an article which will be conversational and focus on the personality of the person. While a resume paper is normally expected to serve as an introduction to the applicant, the achievements in this area can help to raise the confidence level of the person.From the very first paragraph's end, the resumes must be prepared in such a way that they can be completed in a very short time frame. The reader must be able to see clearly, as one step or another will be required for a successful resume.The emphasis should be on the need to get the presentation of the material as clear as possible to make the essential points. The article, which the reader reads should be able to indicate a good amount of detail in a concise way. Only then will the reader be able to evaluate the content and it will be obvious where the gaps are.