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The Unspoken Interview Killers

A career filled with achievements is essential for your next promotion or new job opportunity.  So is a good resume documenting those achievements.  If you happen to be chosen for an interview, preparation is the key. Imagine you have done everything right.  Your career is filled with the right experience, and you excelled in all the critical areas.  You worked hours to document this experience and achievements with a killer resume.  You planned out every question that could be asked and practiced your responses over and over. Additional Post: 5x Your Productivity by Changing This One Habit You walk into the interview with confidence, but within minutes, you throw all your hard work away because of a few easily avoidable mistakes made with your body language and non-verbal communication. I know.  It is hard to imagine that your non-verbal communication is that important, but it is true. Good candidates walk into interviews every day, and within minutes, they sabotage the very job opportunity for which they have prepared. Survey According to a recent Harris Poll of 1,014 hiring managers, your body language mistakes can make significant negative impressions and ultimately affect hiring decisions. Follow these simple tips to prevent your…

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Leave a Legacy Like Barbara Bush

I have never really given much thought about Barbara Bush.  Frankly, I didn’t know much about her before she died.  Of course, I knew a few things about her, but I mainly thought of her as a past First Lady and the mother of President George W. Bush. When she died on April 17th, I watched the news coverage with a lot of interest and realized that she was so much more than what I had previously thought. In fact, Barbara Bush was a remarkable woman who left a lasting legacy on the world. That set an excellent example for the rest of us. I can’t recall such nice things being said about someone by almost everyone, including people who might not ordinarily be a supporter. Universal Praise Let’s take a moment to review a few of those statements. President Bill Clinton said, “Barbara Bush was a remarkable woman. She had grit & grace, brains & beauty. She was fierce & feisty in support of her family & friends, her country & her causes. She showed us what an honest, vibrant, full life looks like. Hillary and I mourn her passing and bless her memory.” President Barack Obama shared his thoughts…

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Opportunities Still Exist for Police Chief Candidates Who are Not Willing to Relocate

Last week, I wrote about the top advantages for police chief candidates who are willing to relocate for a police chief opportunity. See Related Post:  3 Major Advantages to Being Willing to Relocate for a Police Chief Job These reasons are important and valid.  But, all is not lost if you are not able or willing to relocate. This week, I want to touch on several advantages to staying local. Examples Here are a few examples of police chief candidates who sought out local police chief opportunities and succeeded in their work. On April 3, 2005, Deputy Chief Ken Ball of the Marietta Police Department retired and was sworn in as the Chief of Police of the Holly Springs Police Department.  Holly Springs is located in the adjacent county to Marietta.  Chief Ball served with distinction for over 11 years before retiring in 2016. Chief Gary Yandura served as the College Park Chief of Police for nine years beginning in 2001.  In 2013, Chief Yandura was appointed as the Police Chief of the Hiram Police Department.  He served until being appointed as the Chief of Police of the Brookhaven Police Department.  Chief Yandura had the opportunity to start the Brookhaven…

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