Career lessons to be learned from key Game of Thrones characters

Career lessons to be learned from key Game of Thrones charactersCareer lessons to be learned from key Game of Thrones charactersWinter is zu siche. Or at least it will be when the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones airs returns to HBO on April 14.close dialog Advertisementclose dialog/* effects for .bx-campaign-1012257 *//* custom css .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-type-agilityzone .bx-close z-index 2-ms-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -ms-transform rotate(0deg) to -ms-transform rotate(360deg) -moz-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -moz-transform rotate(0deg) to -moz-transform rotate(360deg) -webkit-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -webkit-transform rotate(0deg) to -webkit-transform rotate(360deg) keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from transform rotate(0deg) to transform rotate(360deg) bx-close-inside-1012257 top 0 right 0 /* KD - Remove padding from video wrapper and set height to 100% */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper padding-top 0important height 100%.bx-custombx-campaign-1012257 bx-creative-1012257 .bx-wrap height auto/* KD - Change positioning to static as that was not necesaary and here you can adjust the height of the video element */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper video position static/* rendered styles .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative *first-child width 100%.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative background-color durchschaubarborder-style nonemax-width 900px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-close stroke whitebackground-color blackborder-style solidborder-color whiteborder-width 1px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-group-1012257-AFvXBOB padding 10pxdisplay bl ockwidth auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-J0EiS8Y width auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-J0EiS8Y *first-child padding 2px 4pxfont-size 10pxcolor rgb(255, 255, 255)text-transform uppercasebackground-color rgb(0, 0, 0)background-color rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34)For those unfamiliar with the series (how is this even possible?) its an epic fantasy series with good guys who might actually be bad guys, and cold-blooded assassins who were once lovable little girls. And dragons, including an undead, zombified one.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreNow that weve got the other six of you caught up, did you know there are some really great career lessons to be learned from some of the main characters on Game of Thrones? Clemson Universitys Career Services Associate Director of Analytics and Initiatives Kathy Horner weighed in.Jon SnowThe bastard who would be king (wen t from feeling like he was never part of the family, to becoming Lord Commander of the Nights Watch, to being resurrected from the dead. All this while keeping his hair long and perfectly tousled (as per actor Kit Harringtons contract).Horner believes career lessons we can learn from Snow are to always do what is right (display integrity ethics on a resume and in interviews). While youre at it, Develop and demonstrate leadership skills. Be persistent in finding positions and companies in which you believe in their values and you are able to fight for what you believe in. Maintain loyalty but dont be abused.One more tip If someone keeps offering you criticism, accept it. Ygritte told Jon You know nothing Jon Snow 19 separate times. Maybe if hed listened to her, shed have had a happier ending.Sansa StarkWhen the show began, we didnt know all that much about the eldest Stark daughter other than she favored lemon cakes, ornate hairstyles, and obnoxious princes. That all changed when po or Sansa became a pawn for the Lannisters, the Boltons, Littlefinger, and pretty much anyone seeking a marriage of convenience. But Sansa learned how to play the game and evolved past her naivete to become a strong, powerful woman unrecognizable to her younger self.Horner believes we can learn from Sansa to Display adaptability and self-awareness recognizing that issues, beliefs or stances might need to change in light of new information. As a girl, Sansa Stark was only given glimpses into what the big picture of her life story could be. As she matured, she learned not only from what people told her but from her own experiences.Horner says Sansa can inspire us to remain steadfast in the face of challenges and understand the power of strategic partnerships/alliances. Hone your analytical skills to see multiple sides of things.If youre having a tough time at work, dont ally yourself with the first sympathetic person who comes your way. Pay attention to the inner workings and politics of the office and only form connections that can mutually strengthen and benefit your respective careers.Arya StarkIts hard being the youngest girl in a traditional family when all you really want to do is stick your sword in things. Aryas path is nothing like those we usually read happens to girls born into privilege. Horner believes the career inspiration from Arya includes the fact that you should be true to yourself and step outside of the stereotypical gender roles. Forge your own path based on your interests and skills. Develop and hone skills in communication and adaptability. Challenge the glass ceiling.Arya was an adept goal creator and list keeper. While Im not suggesting that you make a list of enemies you hope to kill someday, its not the worst idea to keep track of those that have harmed you professionally and then avoid them. Unlike Jaime Lannister, people dont usually change that drastically.Daenerys TargaryenHorner thinks one of the greatest skills displayed by the Mother of Dragons is her resiliency and ethical leadership. It can inspire the rest of us to Forge collaborative relationships to reach shared goals. Listen to counsel and ideas from others to create the best product possible.Some other quick career takeaways from Game of Thronesclose dialogAdvertisement Time left in video 000 left out of / Play/Pause Video Mute/Unmute Video close dialog/* effects for .bx-campaign-1012255 *//* custom css .bx-campai gn-1012255 */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-type-agilityzone .bx-close z-index 2-ms-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from -ms-transform rotate(0deg) to -ms-transform rotate(360deg) -moz-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from -moz-transform rotate(0deg) to -moz-transform rotate(360deg) -webkit-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from -webkit-transform rotate(0deg) to -webkit-transform rotate(360deg) keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from transform rotate(0deg) to transform rotate(360deg) bx-close-inside-1012255 top 0 right 0 /* KD - Remove padding from video wrapper and set height to 100% */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper padding-top 0important height 100%.bx-custombx-campaign-1012255 bx-creative-1012255 .bx-wrap height auto/* KD - Change positi oning to static as that was not necesaary and here you can adjust the height of the video element */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper video position static/* rendered styles .bx-campaign-1012255 */.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative *first-child width 100%.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative background-color transparentborder-style nonemax-width 900px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-close stroke whitebackground-color blackborder-style solidborder-color whiteborder-width 1px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-group-1012255-AFvXBOB padding 10pxdisplay blockwidth auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-element-1012255-J0EiS8Y width auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-element-1012255-J0EiS8Y *first-child padding 2px 4pxfont-size 10pxcolor rgb(255, 255, 255)text-transform uppercasebackground-color rgb(0, 0, 0)background-color rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34)Ned Stark Dont lose your head at work. Stay calm and asses a situation before r eacting one way or another.Tyrion Lannister Dont let others perceptions of you define you.Cersei Lannister Nothing. Dont learn anything from Cersei.Samwell Tarly Being a book nerd can help you save the day.Missandei Dont disparage a job offer if you consider it beneath you. You can work your way up.Melisandre Ageism in the workplace is real. Try to look the part whenever possible.Lady Lyanna Mormont Prove your worth and dazzle the team, even if youre the youngest hire.Bran Stark Dont be so intent on climbing the corporate ladder that you ignore your lurking enemies.Jorah Mormont You might have to spend a long time proving yourself again if you betray your coworkers or boss.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 ha bits of mentally strong people

5 Things You Need to Know About Implementing Personality Assessments

5 Things You Need to Know About Implementing Personality Assessments 5 Things You Need to Know About Implementing Personality Assessments That being said, it can be quite tricky to actually integrate these assessments into your hiring process, especially if youve never dealt with them extensively.If youre in need of some guidance when it comes torolleality assessments, here are a few lessons weve learned as a company that should help you when it comes time to bring personality assessments into your workplace1. Yourein Good CompanyThe majority of organizations between 60 and70 percent of them, according to some estimatesuse personality assessments to evaluate employees. As more and more companies begin to warm up to the idea that fit is more than just a combination of job experience, training, and skills, they are turning to personality assessments to help them truly evaluate candidates in useful and accurate ways. Many of todays top organizations have found personality assessments to be invaluable tools in their hiring processes.2. They Need to Be ritterlichPersonality assessments are one of the best ways to evaluate whether or not a given candidate isgoing to fit in atyour company but only if you assessments measure everyone against the same criteria, and only if those criteria are fair to diverse groups of people. Otherwise, you may make some truly poor hiring decisions based on inaccurate data.Oh, and one more thing If your personality assessments do not fairly measure all candidates by the same objective and unprejudiced metrics, then you may be leaving yourself open tolawsuits from candidates who feel your organization discriminated against themdue to their background or ethnicity.Be very careful that your personality assessmentsallabide by federal and state hiring laws3. Hiring Might Take a Bit Longer, But It Will Be Worth ItOnce youve incorporated personality assessments into your hiring process, you might find that some seemingly qualifiedcandidates dontmeet your new, more demanding standards. As a result,it may take longer than youre used to to find candidate who do make the cut but dont worry, because this is a good thing.See, personality assessments are helping you set the bar higher. Fewer candidates will be able to meet this bar, but the ones who do will be great culturalfits.You can also think of it as a trade-off You may be increasing your time-to-hire a bit, but in exchange, you can lower your turnover by as much as 12 percent.4. They Let Everyone ShineFor a long time, many employers thought that extroverts were always better sales candidates than introverts. The argument, which seems sound on the surface, is that an extroverts outgoing personality would help them make more and better sales, whereas an introverts quieter personality would prevent them from inspiring others to buy a companys products.Studies have shown this to be patently untrue. In actuality, it is the ambivert the person who has a mixture of introve rted and extroverted qualities who makes the best salesperson. Personality assessments can help these ambiverts shine brightly where they might otherwise be buried under a sea of enthusiastic extroverts.Of course, the foregoing is just an example of one of the ways in which personality assessments can help employers find great candidates they may have otherwise missed. Personality assessments let everybody shine in their own way, giving organizations fuller pictures of their talent pipelines.5. They Are More Accurate Than You Might ThinkThis all sounds well and good, butcouldnt candidates fake their answers on these tests, making them inaccurate anduseless?The answer is No, not really. Although candidates couldtry toanswer questions according to what they think employers want to hear, rather than according to the truth, most personality assessments are aware that candidates sometimes try to do this. These assessments actually take into account candidates attempts to outsmart them a nd produce accurate results even when the candidates are not being totally honest Personality assessments dont really have right or wrong answers they just give insight into what a candidate is like.-Bringing a personality assessment into your hiring process may feel intimidating, but dont worry As long as you know what to expect, youll be setting yourself up for hiring success.

4 ways to fix a bad first impression at work

4 ways to fix a schwimmbadeanstalt first impression at work4 ways to fix a bad first impression at workYou were behind a failure of epic proportions at work. But not only that - you just so happened to embarrass yourself while meeting your new boss for the first time.Heres how to move forward in a more positive direction after making a bad first impression in the office.Be crystal clear about itThink about it You have nothing to lose.For Simon Sinek, author of Leaders Eat Last, it all boils down to honesty. In a recent Inc. video, he talks about how explaining that youre not proud of your first impression - and doing so over the phone, not sending an email - can be an effective tool.Heres the script he recommends using I think I came across poorly when I met you. I was a little bit excitable and I think I was nervous and I just wanted to put it out there that I wasnt particularly proud of how I came across.Dont let them see you sweatTry not to get too tripped up by your mistake.Al ysa Wishingrad writes on the JPatrick + Associates Executive Recruiters blog about how to keep your cool during an interview where youve come off the wrong way.Think back to the last time you were watching a live wertzuwachs and a dancer slipped, or an actor flubbed their lines, Wishingrad writes. The dancer who seamlessly continues on with the choreography or the actor who allows the gaffe play in their favor often wind up as audience favorites. Its the ones who pull a face, or get so flustered they cant find their place that lose the audiences favor.Show the value of your contributionsProve that you have a lot to offer.Heidi Grant, Ph.D., author, Senior Scientist at the Neuroleadership Institute, and associate director for the Motivation Science Center at Columbia University, writes in the Harvard Business Review about employing what psychologists reportedly deem outcome dependency, which essentially means that others cant get what they want without cooperation from you.To create outcome dependency, try to identify opportunities for collaboration. For example, if your supervisor has underestimated you, consider asking for an assignment that would allow you to work with her more closely. Its natural to shy away from people who dont think highly of you, but you need to fight that instinct and instead stick to them like glue if you hope to correct their misperceptions. Things will get much more comfortable once they begin to realize that youre not so bad after all, Grant writes.Switch things upLet them see you in a different light.Journalist, digital media consultant, and investor John Boitnott writes about how to do this in Entrepreneur.Some professionals have found that the best way to overcome a bad first impression is to show a completely different side of themselves. If youve made a joke and its fallen flat, follow up by showing your serious side. If you feel that youve overreached in your efforts to be professional and come across as pompous or rude, try to lighten the mood with a little self-deprecating humor, Boitnott writes. Often revealing a completely different side of yourself can make a difference in showing that someone cant get to know you in just a few seconds.

10 words and phrases you might be using wrong

10 words and phrases you might be using wrong10 words and phrases you might be using wrongAh, grammar - people either hate it with every fiber of their beings or absolutely love it, and Ive always fallen into the latter category. Luckily, Im an editorial assistant and copy editor here at The Everygirl, which means my days are filled with correcting all of the mistakes my word-filled heart could ever desire.With this, however, comes correcting the same mistakes - over, and over, and over, and over. There are a select few grammar mistakes that people continually make, and in the same breath, words and phrases that people continually misuse.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreWhile I already dove into themost common writing mistakes I see, I also see the same words and phrases misused all of the time. These are the ones that are at the top of my list (and the list isbedrngnisa place you want to be).1. LiterallyThis is the 2019 version of Valley Girl diction, and is obviously frequently used intentionally wrong to be dramatic. Trust me, I get it - contrary to what I said when I got into the office this morning, I wasnotliterally going to die if I didnt get an iced americano.But in writing, literally is used frequently where it isnt necessary - literally means that something is actually literal. While it isnt necessary to say a jacket that only comes in four colors comes in literally a thousand colors, you could have received literally 100 emails today- literallyWhile youre writing, your best bet is to stick to literally when you really mean it.2. InfamousWhat people think it meansA synonym for famousWhat it really meansWell-known for a bad quality or deedMaddie is infamously horrible at singing.3. TravestyWhat people think it meansA tragedyWhat it really meansA false or distorted representation of somethingJussie Smolletts charges getting dropped is a travest y of the justice system.3. EntitledI watched a movie entitledUsthis weekendWhat people think it meansA descriptor for a titleWhat it really meansEntitled means believing you deserve special treatment - it shouldnt be used to describe the anthroponym of something.4. Good/ wellPeople always think good and well can be used interchangeably, but that isnt the case.Goodis an adjective, whilewellis an adverb answering a how question.ExamplesShe did agoodjob. (Good is describing job, which is a noun.)She did the jobwell.(Well is an adverb describing how the job was done.)When referring to health, usewell.You dont look wellWhen describing emotion, usegood.I dont feel good about this project.What it really meansA choice between two equally undesirable optionsI had to choose between eating asparagus and broccoli - it was a dilemma.9. I could care lessWhen people say they could care less, they usually mean theycouldntcare less.CorrectI couldnt care less - meaning that you dont careIncorrectI could care less - meaning you do care10. AestheticAesthetic is a noun describing a set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular akrobat - or Instagrammer.I love her feeds aesthetic.It also can be an adjective, referring to a concern or appreciation of beauty.That picture gives me such great aesthetic pleasure.People frequently say thatssoaesthetic - dont.BonusPlural last namesChristmastime is a doozy for me, and let me tell you why.Every year, my mom displays all of the Christmas cards we receive on a board in our kitchen. Theyre lovely and uplifting and full of magical holiday spirit, but most of them have the plural of the senders last name wrong - front and center. God save the queen.Dont use an apostrophe, stick to adding s or es - Merry Christmas from the GillettesNOTMerry Christmas from the GillettesIf your last name ends in s, z, ch, or sh, add es. - Seasons Greetings from the JonesesThis article originally appeared on The Everygirl.You might also e njoyNew 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

6 Things That Make You Look Amateur on Your Resume

6 Things That Make You Look Amateur on Your Resume 6 Things That Make You Look Amateur on Your Resume Not everyone has the golden resume, filled with impressive job experiences that any employer would be crazy to bedrngnis consider. When we are just starting out, it can be hard to even fill the page of a resume simply because we dont have the experience yet. But thats not a reason to have your resume look amateur.Here are six things that make your resume look less professional, and what you can do to avoid them1. Short-term jobs. If you quit a job after a few weeks because you couldnt see your future there, dont put it on your resume. Employers look at short-term jobs as a sign that youre flighty, and you want to avoid that perception at all costs.If you have more short-term jobs (that relate to the one you want) than long-term, or many short-term consulting arrangements, you can add them into a section for one year. If you are listing many consulting assignments, make sure its clear in your resume that it was not a full-time, permanent position.2. Job experience that doesnt relate. If youre trying to work as an administrative assistant, but one of your past jobs was working as a restaurant server, leave that one off the list. However, if your job history doesnt provide enough experience for the Work History section of your resume, find ways to connect the unrelated work to what you want to do.For example, when you worked as a server, were there any tasks that related to the administrative assistant position youre vying for? You might be surprised to find that some of the skills you learned will translate for the job you want. Highlight these points in your resume. 3. Every responsibility you had at a job. Focus on a high level, and keep only what relates to the job youre applying for. A resume isnt the place to copy your job description instead, its meant to highlight the best of what youve done at past companies and tie it to what you will do with your next e mployer.4. References. While you do need a list of people who can vouch for you as an employee and overall exemplary citizen, you dont have to include the list with your resume. And dont add the phrase References Available Upon Request. Its a given you have and will provide references when it comes to that point in the interview process.5. Hobbies. Many argue that listing your hobbies on your resume gives the employer a better sense of your overall character. While that might be true, hobbies can also be used against you and employers can jump to conclusions about you before having the gunst der stunde to meet you. Unless the hobby relates to the job you want and its not covered in your job experience, keep it off.6. Why you left a job. Save this for the interview. Some job applications may ask for this information, but never volunteer it on your own. Explanations on your resume are required to be brief and could easily cast you in a negative light. Its much better to discuss this i n person when youll have the opportunity to explain further, if necessary.Lindsay Olson is a founding partner and public relations recruiter with Paradigm Staffing and Hoojobs.com, a niche job board for public relations, communications, and social media jobs. She blogs at LindsayOlson.com, where she discusses recruiting and job search issues.

Reliable Techniques for Business Resume Template You Can Use Immediately

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Basic Digital Skills Can Lead to a Middle Class Life

Basic Digital Skills Can Lead to a Middle Class Life Odds are if you are reading this article, you have some digital skills. The real question isdo you have the right ones? A new report shows a growing divide between those who have certain digital skills and those who are falling behind. A study of job postings by Burning Glass Technologies and Capital One found that middle-skill jobs that require digital skills are outpacing those that do not in a number of ways. Middle-skill jobs, according to the report, are those with less than 80 percent of postings calling for a bachelors degree and with a median hourly wage above the national living wage of $15 per hour. Middle-skill jobs currently comprise 39 percent of total employment in the U.S., the report says.The research was funded by the Capital One Foundation, which announced a Future Edge kampagne that will bestow $150 million in community grants and initiatives over the next five years to help empower mora Americans to succeed in an ever-changing digitally-driven economy.Pretty bluntly, the report comes to this conclusion a job seeker without the ability to use programs like Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word not only wont get hired, but they most likely wont even get an interview. Skills many of us take for granted are barring some peoplefrom meaningful employment. In addition to word processing skills, other in-demand abilitiesinclude the use of medical billing programs and the running ofcomputerized drill presses.Some key findings of the Burning Glass/Capital One reportNearly 8 in 10 middle-skill jobs require digital skills. Spreadsheet and word processing proficiencies have become a baseline requirement for the majority of middle-skill opportunities (78 percent).Digitally intensive middle-skill occupations are growing faster than other middle-skill jobs. Digitally intensive jobs have grown 2.5 times more rapidly than mi ddle-skill jobs that do not require spreadsheets, word processing, or other digital skills. Between 2003 and 2013, digitally intensive jobs grew by 4.7 percent, compared to 1.9 percent growth for other positions.Digitally intensive middle-skill jobs pay more than middle-skill jobs that do not include digital components. Digitally intensive middle-skill occupations offer 18 percent higher wages on average $23.76 per hour, compared to $20.14 per hour for all other middle-skill jobs.Writing for theWall Street Journal, Lauren Weber says that middle-skill jobs have become the holy grail to economists who are concerned that the U.S. labor market is becoming hollowed out, with employers adding mostly low-wage jobs for the two-thirds of workers without a college degree and high-paying jobs for graduates, but few jobs in between that can build and sustain a middle class.The Burning Glass Technologies report says that since the recovery from the recession, digitally intensive middle-skills jo bs have seen growth equal to that of high-skill positions. Its basically a statistical tie at 4.8 percent for the digital middle-skills jobs and 4.7 percent for the high-skill jobs in a three-year period from 2010 to 2013.Since they are growing more rapidly and pay more than other middle-skill jobs, these jobs offer a promising career path for Americans who lack a bachelors degree, the report says.On the flip side, jobs that dont require digital skills, like those primarily in transportation, construction, and installation/repair, lag in pay, growth, and opportunity. They have had the slowest growth of any category, behind even low-skill positions, by a significant margin of 1.9 percent for the non-digital middle skill jobs vs. the 2.9 percent for the low-skills jobs.Weber says thatBurning Glass used the 80 percent threshold becausemany employers are demanding college degrees for positions where the skills required dont suggest a degree should be necessary. Its a problem called cred ential creep.Interestingly, the Wall Street Journal circles back to an earlier report by Burning Glass to explain credential creep and how the demand for bachelors degrees is reshaping the workforce. The report in question found thatthere is a degree requirement for a wide range of jobs, but the requirement is most significant in fields that previously didnt mandate degrees. The gap, which is the difference between the percent of postings requiring the degree vs. the actual percent employed in the field that hold a degree, can be significant. The report said, For example, 65 percent of postings for Executive Secretaries and Executive Assistants now call for a bachelors degree. Only 19 percent of those currently employed in these roles have a B.A.