Non-verbal communication is a vital part of understanding and communication. Studies have shown that only 20-30% of communication is verbal, which means that the rest of information we perceive is conveyed by tone of voice, eye-contact, facial expressions, how we stand, gestures, and so on. Understanding how your body language can affect your business relationships is a vital...
Women in senior positions are no longer a growing trend, and have instead leveled off at a stagnant 24%. There are a number of benefits to having women in the workplace, from getting more funding, to getting higher ranked leaders when reviewed by their peers. It’s surprising to say the least that women aren’t getting...
Choosing your words carefully can serve you well. And delivering your message to another person's communication style is effort well spent. But how often do we think about the non-verbals we're giving off? The Presentation Design folks at Ethos3 created the infographic below, outlining some valuable tips on nonverbal communication.
Have you noticed that the job interview often has a giant influence in the recruitment process? Even in the Match.com approach to recruitment, it seems unlikely that the face-to-face job interview will ever go away. As Wagner said, “There seems to be a certain human curiosity which can be satisfied in no other way than by...
Imagine an afterwork party at the office. People are relaxed and small-talking like crazy. You, on the other hand, have an inexplicable urge to stay in the corners of the room, and you don’t feel like talking. You just want all this to end and you can’t wait to get some alone time at home....
If you’ve been angling for your dream job for some time without ever getting past the interview stage, it could be time to tweak the way you present yourself. Each time you turn up to face that final hurdle, the interview panel assesses not just your qualifications and experience, nor your desire for the job:...
