Friday, May 22, 2020

Got The Fall Blues Heres What To Do About It

Got The Fall Blues Heres What To Do About It The “fall blues” are characterized by mild depression, lack of motivation, and low energy that many people experience during the fall. Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to prevent the overwhelming feeling of fatigue and solutions to get yourself back to normal! Here are a few basic recommendations from Dr. Calapai that are easy to implement into one’s daily life to beat the blues: Get sunlight:  Due to shorter days and less sunlight, you may begin to lack vitamin D, which increases melatonin and fatigue. Sunlight is one of the best sources of vitamin D, so get it as much as possible. Take your vitamins:  Multivitamins are always a great substitution for nutrients you may be lacking. Exercise:  Contrary to popular belief, exercise actually gives you energy. Maintaining a weekly workout regimen is a great way to feel better and reap the benefits that come with staying active. Vegetable juicing:  This can replace heavier meals people tend to gravitate to, during the cooler months. Don’t forget protein:  Fish, turkey and chicken are great sources of protein, which  build up your body’s organs such as the brain, heart, liver, kidney, skin and muscles. Drink fluids:  Staying hydrated is one of the easiest ways to stay alert and energized. About Dr. Calapai Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O. is an Osteopathic Physician board certified in family medicine, and anti-aging medicine. Proclaimed as the The Stem Cell Guru by the New York Daily News, Dr. Calapai is a leader in the field of stem cell therapy in the U.S. Dr. Calapai started his practice in New York City in 1986.   For over 25 years he has hosted nationally syndicated radio shows. His two weekly call-in shows on WABC 770-AM, where he offers health and medical advice. He has a show on Saturday morning  8-9am  and Sunday evening from  6-7pm. He has consulted with numerous high-profile individuals including  Mike Tyson,  Mickey Rourke, Steven Seagal, and Fox series Gothams,  Donal Logue  and worked as a medical consultant for the  New York Rangers  hockey team as well as various modeling agencies.

Monday, May 18, 2020

Blogging as a Recruitment Tool

Blogging as a Recruitment Tool In 2016, you’d be hard-pressed to find any successful business without a blogging presence. Whether businesses are truly committed to blogging or not is one thing, but most at least play along because they’ve repeatedly been told that it’s a best practice. But, despite the fact that most businesses have blogs, very few realize just how powerful this platform can be as a recruitment and talent acquisition tool. “A blog can serve as the foundation for just about anything you want â€" a personal brand, an enterprise level business, a multi-million dollar content provider or a startup,” says Neil Patel, successful internet marketer and blogger extraordinaire. “A blog is super important.” And while these big-picture concepts are all wonderful, a blog also has the potential to help businesses expand their talent pools. Check out some of the things you can do with your own company’s blog to bolster your recruitment strategy: 1. Openly highlight your culture One of the primary goals of your blog should be to humanize your brand. Blogging is a chance to open up and voice opinions and beliefs in a long-form manner that speaks to your audience and engages them over time. Specifically, you should take the time to openly highlight your culture. What makes your organization so great? What priorities do you have in terms of caring for employees and helping them accomplish personal goals? Is there room for upward mobility? Answering questions like these will help you better resonate with prospective candidates. 2. Discuss job openings in depth A posting on a job board is one thing. Meticulously discussing the details of that job opening on your blog is another. When you take the time to profile openings and really discuss the details about the position, you end up garnering more interest and getting more qualified candidates. This saves everyone’s time and increases the chances of finding a strong connection. 3. Give employees a voice Prospective candidates want to know what your organization is truly like. While the owner, CEO, or a hired writer can discuss some of the ins and outs of the company, they ultimately want to hear from the employees. You can honor this wish by giving your employees a voice and letting some of your team members publish testimonials and share experiences on your company blog. 4. Share posts on social media The only way to maximize the value of your blogging efforts is to share on social media. Not only should you share new posts on your branded social profiles, but you should also encourage employees to share. There’s something very influential about an employee sharing a blog post about why they love their job. Plus, this increases your reach and puts your brand in front of hundreds or thousands of people who could be interested in joining your team. 5. Build thought leadership Whether you realize it or not, every time your company publishes something on the blog, you’re telling people what you stand for. Hopefully, you’re posting authoritative content that establishes thought leadership. And while thought leadership goes far beyond talent acquisition, it certainly helps in shaping your image. “Start sharing news that’s relevant to candidates’ professional aspirations,” recruiting expert Laura Byrne says. “By posting about a topic they care about, you achieve two things: 1) you add value by putting news on their radar, and 2) you show them your company shares their interests.” Are you leveraging blogging? While your company is probably already posting a few times a month, are you fully leveraging your blog to its maximum capacity? Blogging is a powerful resource that has the ability to fundamentally change your organization from the inside out. Author:  Larry Alton is an independent business consultant specializing in social media trends, business and entrepreneurship. Follow him on Twitter  and LinkedIn.

Friday, May 15, 2020

10 Executive Job Interview Body Language Mistakes - Executive Career Brandâ„¢

10 Executive Job Interview Body Language Mistakes You did all the back-end work. You  defined and differentiated your personal brand and unique value proposition to your target employers, written brand-supporting career marketing materials (resume, biography, profile, etc), built  an online  presence for social proof, and researched and prepared  for interviewing. And its paying off! Youre getting interviews with your target employers. Along with practicing your answers for expected questions and knowing what questions you should ask, are you preparing to convey the right body language? In her Forbes article, Interview Body Language Mistakes That Can Cost You The Job, Jacquelyn Smith cautions that thousands of non-verbal cues  job seekers do without thinking, can sabotage their chances to land the job. She offers 10 body language faux pas (in pictures) to remind yourself to avoid, as you enter the interview: Weak handshake. Invading personal space. Crossing your arms. Playing with your hair. Bad posture. Lack of eye contact. Looking like youre not interested. Not smiling. Fidgeting. Hiding your hands. Related posts: What NOT To Do in a Senior-level Executive Job Interview How to be a LOSER in Executive Job Interviews The Three Most Critical Executive Job Interview Questions photo by Amber de Bruin 00 0