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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

You successfully interviewed for a position at your dream consulting firm, and you have received and accepted an offer. Maybe you interviewed in the fall but defend your thesis in the spring. Whatever the case may be, you might find yourself with some time before you begin consulting. You did it! How best should you use it?

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10 Ways that AI is Turbocharging Productivity

Tom Spencer

AI-powered tools offer individuals a range of ways to boost their individual productivity including assistance with task prioritization, time management, professional development, and a range of other activities. By using AI-powered time management tools you can reduce the time spent on manually scheduling tasks.

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Hiring an NSF Research Project Manager to Start Immediately

NeoAcademic

Direct link to the application and formal job ad: [link] As part of a recently-funded US National Science Foundation project in which we will be building an online virtual interviewing platform, my laboratory will be hiring a part-time project manager with work to do for roughly the next two years.

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The 20 Most Common Things That Come Up During Reference Checks

Harvard Business

Along with job applications, resumes, and interviews, a reference check is one of the most common parts of the hiring process. It is also noteworthy that for the most part referees are electing to mention soft skills, supporting recent studies and articles in the popular press on the importance of soft skills for workplace success.

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Productivity Tips for People Who Hate Productivity Tips

Harvard Business

Many have read articles and books — and have even been trained in productivity methods — but still find staying focused to be an uphill battle. Your Team’s Time Management Problem Might Be a Focus Problem. If I have time, I’ll develop it into a more extensive outline (more progress).

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Productivity Tips for People Who Hate Productivity Tips

Harvard Business

Many have read articles and books — and have even been trained in productivity methods — but still find staying focused to be an uphill battle. Your Team’s Time Management Problem Might Be a Focus Problem. If I have time, I’ll develop it into a more extensive outline (more progress).

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Make Sure Your Employees Have Enough Interesting Work to Do

Harvard Business

Is it a problem of time management? I also interviewed the partners and a cross section of employees to better understand the anchors on raising Aristide’s productivity. Do your specialists waste time on clerical work? When productivity starts to slide, it’s not always easy to pinpoint the cause. Dig deeper.