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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

This does not need to be a resume building activity, as you obviously have the job already. This is your chance to try something new, meet new people, and enjoy your time. This suggestion also includes off campus activities; you might consider using your extra time to pursue a new position. The Bottom Line.

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3 Ways to Get More Done Right Now

Harvard Business

When I need to get something done in a hurry, I use three time management tactics to maximize my available time and sharpen my focus. In the middle of client meetings, I would sneak a peek at my phone to see whether I had received any communications. Cat Yu for HBR.

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All you need to know about the interview (Part 1: Overview and Fit Interview)

Tom Spencer

Walk me through your resume.”. You could get questions such as: “Tell me about a time when you demonstrated strategic thinking to lead your organization or project.”. Recall what I have mentioned many times, management consulting firms are assessing candidates for their Leadership, Achievement, and Problem Solving skills.

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Book Recommendation: Four Thousand Weeks

Kai Davis

Feeling busier—thanks to all that email—I bought Getting Things Done, by the time management guru David Allen, lured by his promise that it is “possible for a person to have an overwhelming number of things to do and still function productively with a clear head” and “what the martial artists call a ‘mind like water.’ ”.

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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. The following themes were in the top 10 strengths for the majority of jobs: Dependable/Meets Deadlines; Team Orientation; and Attention to Detail/Accuracy. Other themes were more specific to a particular job.

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The Right Way to Check Someone’s References

Harvard Business

After all, she says, the goal with any reference check is to “go beyond simply verifying facts” on a resume. If Richard was hired, he was going to work remotely at least part of the time, and several team members wanted to learn more about Richard’s time management and organizational skills.