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We asked 12 professionals how they manage cognitive overload. Below, you’ll find tips and tricks for calming your mind and workspace to combat #cognitiveoverload at work bit.ly/3MVsWFZ

According to Catalyst, only 6.2% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women, and we are proud to be agents of change that lead with female empowerment. vCandidates.com is dedicated to building the careers of women and growing a diverse workforce.

If you’re looking for a job, social media can impact you more than you might realize. Here are seven mistakes that job seekers frequently make when using social media: bit.ly/3IZxYii

Seriously, use #keywords. #Resumes get scanned by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). 98% of F500 & 66% of large companies use ATS. That makes keywords critical. Review the #job post, research the industry. Use common keywords. But don’t overstuff them. See bit.ly/34V72Sp.

A lot of news lately with layoffs. We can help. #vCandidates. #vcandidates #jobsearch #jobs #job #hiring #recruitment #career #jobseekers #jobsearching #nowhiring #employment #careers #jobseeker #resume #recruiting #jobhunt

“I cried. It was a surprise to me.” "I was in shock. I felt I was a failure.” Getting let go is tough. How it’s handled, how it’s managed, & how the employee is helped to find a new position. #Offboading should be a core strategy. We can help: bit.ly/36dtcwz

Anxious moments. Talking about you in an #interview. You’re good at presenting and justifying the #work you’re doing now. The only difference between this and a #jobinterview is that you’re the project that you’re justifying. Approach it the same way. We can help: #vcandidates

“47% of #interviewers said that they wouldn’t offer the job to a candidate if they had little knowledge of the company” (@twinemployment). #Research the #company & industry. What #products do they offer? Any recent #news or updates? Any reviews? This’ll show your interest.

You applied to 3 #jobs yesterday. Today, you’re networking. Tomorrow, you’re at a #jobfair. The next day you’re applying to new firms. By Friday, you’re tired. There is an efficient way that gets you well-prepared & connected to #recruiters who have open #positions. #vcandidates.

They say each job app takes 60 minutes to do & if you’re looking to submit 2-3 jobs/day & the more you apply, the better your chances of getting a call. That’s all wrong. Instead, just 1 60-minute job profile will open the door for recruiters to find you. That’s us. #vcandidates.

Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman in @HarvardBiz: “When people leave, they're going to talk about the company & the way they were treated on the way out” (bit.ly/3HsyOTZ). A well-thought-out #offboarding program is as important as #onboarding. See: bit.ly/36dtcwz

Today, there are more #jobs than #applicants. But #competing for a job is still tough. You still need to present the best of yourself. How you #brand yourself, how you prepare, how you #research the #opportunity. Our “5 Things to Stand Out” blog: bit.ly/2JBWexI

It’s appropriate to ask strong, tough questions to help you figure out if you want the opportunity if offered. We can help: #vcandidates. #interviewquestions #interviewtips #interview #interviewskills #interviews #jobinterview #interviewprep #interviewpreparation #career

Offboarding's difficult. Many emotions. “The appropriate metaphor? A no-fault divorce. Painful, but it allows 2 people to correct a mistake & move on. #Termination works the same way” (bit.ly/3KpuQgO). Handle w/ compassion & empathy. We can help: bit.ly/3dwzo5f.

How to make your #online #profile standout? Here are 16 #business leaders w/ ideas. A unique color background in your headshot. Optimize your profile to the platform’s #searchengine, interact w/ your networks, #post daily. Other quick-read ideas: bit.ly/3FWESm8

Why should we #hire you? A hard question to answer. You don’t know who your #competition is, but have you researched the #industry & #company & aligned your #accomplishments? If so, prepare an answer: who you are & how well you fit with the company. We can help. #vcandidates

A possible #jobinterview question: your expertise in #strategicplanning. Have you developed the company’s #strategic plan that positively impacted the firm's vision & identified SWOTs? Think about a past planning process, your role in preparing it & the results that occurred.

#Remote #jobinterviews. How have you adapted to #remotework? How do you stay #motivated? How are you managing your day when you’re isolated from your team? Prepare for these questions. It’ll help you and the company assess how well you’ll fit. We can help. #vcandidates

We’ve seen the news. How some companies mis-handle #offboarding. Did you know that only 29% of companies have an offboarding program (bit.ly/34uzUQz)? How it impacts the #employerbrand, employer reviews, & when hiring #talent later on? We can help. #vcandidates.

Managing #jobinterview nerves starts w/ preparation. Also, from @guardian: 1) breathe ahead so you don’t speak too fast; 2) sing a song out loud to clear your throat; 3) lean slightly forward in the chair; 4) be yourself like talking to friends. See bit.ly/3GiPInE.