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5 Body Language Tips for Your Next Job Interview
- Confident Posture: Sit straight with shoulders back to show confidence and engagement.
- Steady Eye Contact: Make regular eye contact to convey focus and connection without staring.
- Controlled Hand Gestures: Use natural hand movements to express yourself, avoiding fidgeting.
- Genuine Smile: Smile warmly to appear approachable and positive, especially during introductions.
- Strong Exit: Maintain composure after the interview with a confident handshake and upright posture until you’ve exited.
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3 signs your job is taking over your life and how to stop it before burning out
- Constantly Checking Work Emails: If you find yourself checking emails first thing in the morning and last thing at night, it’s a sign of unhealthy boundaries. To regain balance, set a cut-off time for work communications.
- Working Long Hours: Multi-tasking can seem productive, but it often leads to burnout. Leuillier recommends focusing on one task at a time to enhance efficiency and reduce unnecessary overtime.
- Work Dominates Personal Conversations: If work is all you talk about with friends and family, it’s time to reassess. Reflect on what truly brings you joy outside of work and schedule activities that energize you.
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World is entering 'Indian era': Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff highlights India's growing global influence
- Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff declared that the world is entering an "Indian era" during the Dreamforce event, highlighting India's growing influence in the global economy.
- Salesforce, with over 11,000 employees in India, has expanded its operations, serving major clients like Bajaj Group. Benioff praised Arundhati Bhattacharya, head of Salesforce India, for her leadership in driving this growth.
- Additionally, Salesforce unveiled "Agentforce," an AI tool set to revolutionize business processes by automating functions in sales, marketing, and commerce. While there are concerns about job displacement, Benioff emphasized the potential for workforce transitions and new growth.
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26-year-old EY Pune employee succumbs to 'work stress' four months after joining, mother writes to firm's India boss
- A 26-year-old EY Pune employee, Anna Sebastian Perayil, tragically passed away due to work-related stress four months after joining the company.
- Her mother, Anita Augustine, wrote to EY India's head, accusing the firm of glorifying overwork. Perayil, a Chartered Accountant, struggled with anxiety, sleeplessness, and excessive workload.
- Despite these challenges, she continued working late into the night and on weekends. Her mother emphasized how Perayil’s inexperience in setting boundaries contributed to the situation. She urged EY to reassess its work culture, as her daughter’s tragic death should serve as a wake-up call for the company.
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Raising a seed round 101
- Raising a seed round can be a high stakes and confusing part of being a startup founder and therefore startups must understand the nuances of raising a seed round to maximize the odds of success.
- Terrence Rohan, who has supported companies like Robinhood from their earliest stages and Jack Altman, the founder of Alt Capital who has invested in companies such as Lattice, provide an in-depth and practical guide on raising a seed round.
- Startups must first decide if venture capital is the right option for them and if so, they should pursue raising a seed round only if they have the ability to scale and want to give up approximately 10%-20% of their company to investors.
- Before raising a seed round, startups must have proof of commitment, proof of work, and proof of insight. Commitment entails leaving one’s old job and making a full commitment as the founder. Work entails doing enough research on the problem one seeks to solve. Insight entails one having a clear thesis on what they plan to build.
- Startups must decide how much money they should raise in a seed round and a simple formula is to aim for a 24-36 month runway, building in a 25% buffer.
- By activating emotional triggers of prospective investors such as the fear of missing out (FOMO), startups can maximize the odds of success of their seed capital fundraising.
- It is crucial to plan and prepare one’s pitch before meetings with investors. A well-crafted memo and minimal deck with relevant financials and proof of work are good to have. Startups must have strong intros to investors and practice perfect synchronous preparation for multiple pitch meetings to create excitement and a sense of urgency amongst investors.
- To offer startups insider insight, anecdotes and advice from successful founders who have raised nearly $9 billion in venture capital is integrated in the guide.
- Seed-stage venture capital primarily comes from three types of investors- angels, seed funds, and multi-stage firms each with their own investment philosophy and stage-specific expertise.
- Terms that matter in seed capital fundraising are post-money valuation and whether there is a board. The most important thing is that startups get the capital they need and the right partners at the price they can negotiate after researching different options.
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Job-seekers are missing ‘something very basic’ in interviews, says hiring expert of 20 years
- Adriane Schwager, CEO of GrowthAssistant, shares that many job seekers fail to prepare properly for interviews.
- In her 20 years of experience, she’s noticed a decline in candidates' readiness, especially in understanding the company they’re applying to. Schwager advises job seekers to research the company and mention relevant details during the interview to show engagement.
- She also recommends reaching out to mutual connections or listening to podcasts to gain insights about the interviewer’s style. Schwager emphasizes that genuine interest and thorough preparation can make a significant difference in landing a job.
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What is 'monk mode:' productivity hack used by CEOs, entrepreneurs
- "Monk mode" is a productivity trend gaining traction among entrepreneurs and CEOs, popularized on TikTok and linked to Jay Shetty's book, Think Like A Monk.
- It involves dedicating oneself to focused work while avoiding distractions like phones. Although the concept has been around for years, it gained renewed interest in 2020. Practitioners may adopt various routines: some, like Josh Wood of Bloc, turn off all devices; others set non-negotiables such as daily meditation and exercise.
- Greg McKeown used monk mode to write his book Essentialism by working intensely for months. The key is to create an environment conducive to uninterrupted focus.
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Bye 9 to 5, hello 10 to 4: Employees are reaching office late and leaving early, shows data
- A recent Owl Labs survey reveals that 58% of hybrid employees check into the office for only a few hours, highlighting the shift from the traditional 9-to-5 schedule to a 10-to-4 routine.
- INRIX Inc's 2023 Global Traffic Scorecard shows fewer people commuting during the usual rush hours, with more traffic congestion around noon. This shift reflects the growing importance of work-life balance, flexible hours, and mental health support over climbing the corporate ladder.
- The pandemic has changed workplace dynamics, with many professionals prioritizing their well-being and opting for reduced in-office hours.
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Work-life balance over salary? 47% of Gen Z plans to leave jobs within two years
- A recent survey by Unstop, titled "Gen Z at Workplace," reveals that 47% of Gen Z professionals plan to leave their jobs within two years, prioritizing work-life balance over salary.
- The study, involving over 5,350 Gen Z employees and 500 HR professionals, highlights a disconnect between HR perceptions and Gen Z's motivations. While 78% of Gen Z switch jobs for career growth, 71% of HR professionals believe it’s for better pay.
- Gen Z values hands-on experience, professional development, and job satisfaction over financial incentives, focusing on career progression within a supportive work culture.
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TBM 310: Trees, Journeys, and Loops (and the Functional Model Trap)
- In cross-functional product development, model types frequently manifest as capability trees, customer journeys, and growth loops.
- Capability trees, as the name suggests, describe the functional capacity or potential of a system, team, or organization to carry out a particular action or process.
- Customer journey maps describe change and progression from a customer's perspective.
- A flywheel hypothesis for a product, sometimes called a growth loop, helps to establish a clear sense of the core loop that would retain customers, enable them to do more effective work and ultimately indicate sustainable, differentiated success for both the company and its customers.
- Capabilility trees are useful for establishing a shared language that can endure over time but are less effective for describing the present moment.
- The journey grounds us in the customer experience as they traverse the current iteration and solution for our capabilities, helping us plan improvements.
- Each model shows relationships between things. Capability trees show how higher-level capabilities depend on lower-level capabilities. Journeys show how one step leads to another. Flywheels show how variables feed into each other.
- The functional model trap occurs when you lose sight of the holistic forest through the trees, and run into trouble when thinking about these things in isolation.
- These models and their potential variations can complement each other to establish a more resilient shared language across product, design, and engineering.
- Teams are encouraged to use as many helpful models as needed but make sure the models use ubiquitous language and link to each other to avoid the functional trap.
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The things engineers are desperate for PMs to understand | Camille Fournier (author of “The Manager’s Path,” ex-CTO at Rent the Runway)
- Camille Fournier is the author of The Manager’s Path, which many consider the definitive guide for navigating one’s career path in tech.
- Ensuring that engineers receive recognition for their contributions: Publicly recognize and credit engineers for their contributions to product successes.
- Legacy systems, despite their flaws, often have significant functionality and thoughtful design built over time and have been adapted to handle various situations.
- If you’re considering transitioning from engineering to management, aim to gain substantial technical expertise first.
- Don’t expect management to be a leisurely time of freedom—it’s about greater responsibility.
- Set clear, outcome-based goals for platform teams to ensure that their work aligns with improving productivity and solving key business problems.
- Encourage them to share their ideas and feedback early on to foster a collaborative environment and keep them engaged in the product development process.
- Redesigning or rewriting internal systems can be complex and may not always be necessary.
- Actively involve engineers in brainstorming sessions and planning stages.
- Advice for transitioning from individual contributor to manager.
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"Tech Hiring In 2000s Was Crazy": Man Shares How He Got Friend Hired At Dell
- A viral post by Jack Forge on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked nostalgia for the early 2000s tech hiring process.
- Forge shared how he got his friend hired at Dell by simply telling his manager that the friend was "cool and liked to party."
- His friend submitted a CV and was hired within three days. The post, viewed over 3 lakh times, prompted users to share their own experiences of how easy hiring used to be compared to today's multiple interviews, assessments, and rejections, with many reminiscing about landing jobs through unconventional methods.
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High-paying jobs in India: What does it take to get into that club
- High-paying jobs in India are influenced by skills, geography, industry, and economic value.
- Specialized roles in technology, such as AI and data science, command high salaries due to their niche skills and high demand. Industries like IT, finance, and healthcare offer lucrative positions due to their profitability and growth.
- Geography also affects wages; roles in metropolitan areas generally pay more due to higher living costs. Careers in fields like marketing, aviation, and investment banking are among the highest paying.
- Education and specialized training are key to securing these roles, with freelancing offering additional opportunities for high earnings.
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Recruitment expert reveals 6 details every resume should have
- Customize Your Resume: Tailor your resume for each job application to better align with the job description.
- Include Company Mission: Integrate elements from the company's mission statement to demonstrate your fit.
- Skip Graphics: Avoid fancy graphics and images to ensure your resume is readable by both humans and AI.
- Focus on Keywords: Use relevant keywords from the job posting to pass through automated screening tools.
- Highlight Achievements: Emphasize specific achievements and quantifiable results in your past roles.
- Keep it Professional: Maintain a clean, professional layout and focus on relevant experience and skills.
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Land your dream job in today’s market: negotiation tactics, job search councils, and more | Phyl Terry (Author, “Never Search Alone”)
- Phyl Terry, a former CEO and author of “Never Search Alone,” shared tactics for landing your dream job in today's market on a recent podcast episode.
- Joining a job council can replace fear with hope, motivation, and a stronger sense of purpose. These groups provide job hunters with a support system where members share experiences, offer encouragement and accountability.
- Job search councils are composed of six to eight people seeking employment. They work by creating a space where members can share experiences, offer encouragement and accountability throughout the job process.
- Focus on finding candidate-market fit in your job search, not just applying anywhere. Take the time to understand the market and your unique value and identify opportunities where you can excel.
- Conduct listening tours to understand what the market wants. These tours include reverse exit interviews, a broader network, and relationships with recruiters.
- Create your own job mission using OKRs to showcase your focus on outcomes and initiative. This also helps in developing insightful interview questions and in making an informed decision before accepting any offer.
- Before going into negotiation or interviews, list all the people who have helped you throughout your career in a "gratitude house" exercise. This can boost your confidence and reduce anxiety.
- The negotiation phase is where many don't ask for what they truly want. Before discussing salary, ensure that the company is committed to setting you up for success by asking about its priorities
- Always approach the negotiation collaboratively and use phrases that foster a collaborative conversation such as “Here’s how I see it” and “Does this make sense to you?”
- Never underestimate the power of asking for help in networking, interviewing, or negotiations. Asking for help means recognizing the value of other people’s expertise.
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