by Bhatt Unnati | Sep 30, 2020 | Career Advice
A friend told me over coffee years ago that he had an interview scheduled for a highly sought-after internship. He was a great candidate. Yet, a few weeks later he told me that he didn’t get the spot. The employer — a news organization — was concerned about some of...
by Bhatt Unnati | Sep 30, 2020 | Career Advice
For most, applying for a new job is a daunting experience. Thanks to job boards and networking platforms such as LinkedIn, it’s easy for anyone to apply for open positions — but this isn’t always a good thing. With so much competition, you need your...
by Bhatt Unnati | Sep 30, 2020 | Career Advice
You polished your résumé, dazzled them in interviews, and landed the job you’ve been chasing. You’ve finally received that coveted offer letter. But don’t get too excited yet. “It’s sad to say that there are so many things you need to be aware of and careful of in...
by Bhatt Unnati | Sep 30, 2020 | Career Advice
I get so nervous before job interviews — sweaty palms, dry mouth, butterflies in my stomach. It’s really not fun. But once I’m sitting down with the interviewer, things usually get better, in part because I love talking about myself and my work. I don’t mean this in a...
by Bhatt Unnati | Sep 30, 2020 | Career Advice
Ask anyone about your haircut, and they might shrug and say it looks “fine.” But ask for career advice? You’re likely to get an earful of trite sayings, blanket, sweeping statements and outdated, traditional work tactics that won’t serve you well if you’re trying to...
by Bhatt Unnati | Sep 30, 2020 | Career Advice
There are times when having a difficult conversation at work is necessary. As a leadership expert for over 20 years, I often coach people, of various experience levels, through having these conversations effectively. Of course, difficult conversations can take many...
by Bhatt Unnati | Sep 30, 2020 | Career Advice
I have a dream version of myself in my head. In this ideal world, I wake up (naturally!) at 6:30 a.m., meditate, hydrate, exercise, and work diligently for the next eight or so hours before putting up an email-proof boundary and spending time with friends. In reality?...
by Bhatt Unnati | Sep 30, 2020 | Career Advice
You know that obligatory thank-you note you write after a job interview? It could make or break your chances of landing the job. A recent report from iCIMS revealed that 63% of recruiters reported being more likely to hire someone who was angling for a higher salary...
by Bhatt Unnati | Sep 30, 2020 | Career Advice
You believe professional outcomes depend on your cognitive skills and results you deliver. Then where does emotional intelligence or EQ (emotional quotient) fit in? Since you are dealing with your internal emotional state as well as that of other human beings, an...
by Bhatt Unnati | Sep 30, 2020 | Career Advice
While paid vacation time is a welcome benefit for many employees, some feel too guilty about taking time off to use it, a new survey shows. Each year, travel deal website Priceline commissions a study that looks at how — and if — employees use the time off they are...
