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5 ways to project enthusiasm in a job interview

Fast Company Tech

Showing enthusiasm in a job interview can be the make-or-break factor in getting that position. In fact, nearly 47% of hiring managers say a candidates keen interest in the job is the most important factor in determining whether they get the new role. Questions like this show that you take the job and its role very seriously.

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14 Job Boards for Nonprofit Professionals Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

If you are a nonprofit professional ready to move on to a new position, below are 14 of the top nonprofit job boards. 2) Philanthropy News Digest :: philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs PND’s job board provides listings of current full-time job openings at U.S. 14) CharityJob (United Kingdom):: charityjob.co.uk

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Why job postings may be attracting narcissistic candidates—without companies realizing it

Fast Company Tech

When companies advertise job openings, they often use buzzwords like ambitious and self-reliant to describe their ideal candidate. In my latest study, published in the journal Management Science with coauthors Scott Jackson and Nick Seybert , I found that these terms may attract job applicants with more narcissistic tendencies.

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Why I read 597 applications for one job—no AI involved

Fast Company Tech

Last month I posted a job description on our blog for a chief of staff role at my venture capital firm, Graham & Walker. Turns out, that job description really hit a nerve. And thats where I saw what one applicant wrote: Applying for jobs is so dehumanizing. Job seekers should be aware of that. I dont hire often.

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40% of managers say their mental health declined on the job

Fast Company Tech

More than a third of managers reported feeling like they were not sufficiently prepared to handle the people management and leadership aspect of their jobs, and that their company had not given them the tools they needed to perform.

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Afraid of AI taking your job? Make this mental change

Fast Company Tech

But even in a scenario like that, some current jobs will surely be lost. Im just pointing out that there are plenty of reasons why many of us are worried, anxious, or downright afraid of AI taking our jobs at some point. Im not going to try to predict the future and say what is right. So its more about desire and less about WAF.

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How to turn down a job offer (or interview) without severing the relationship

Charity Village

Rejecting a job offer (or interview) can be a tough choice to make, but its important to remember it IS a choice that is entirely valid for any reason you deem important.

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