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Cover letters are always a topic of discussion: many HR experts find them too long, too inefficient, and simply superfluous. Companies like Deutsche Bahn have long since abolished it. And many applicants would also prefer to give themselves the warm effusions. What recruiters really want from applicants “Dear Sir or Madam…. blabla… work in your publishing house” That was…
Mastering scientific work can be decisive - not only for the successful completion of a degree, but also for your future career. What should you pay attention to? Why is academic writing important? Whether term papers, bachelor and master theses or even a doctorate: Scientific work is one of the basic skills that you should acquire during your studies. And…
A good education and diligence are no longer the guarantors for a career. What is needed above all is creativity, which ensures the survival of a company even in difficult situations. we will tell you how you can use simple means to promote your creativity. Make a career through creativity Peter B.'s department wants to develop a new product on…
We like people who are similar to us more. And likeable people can convince us better. A simple truth – what does brain research say about this? The perfect match? The web is full of amazing people looking for other similarly attractive, successful, like-minded people who want to find their perfect life partner.Maybe it's a…
Tax returns, reinstalling your operating system, cleaning the house—these are all things we like to put off—until the mountain just keeps getting bigger and bigger. 3 good reasons against procastinating. And 3 tips for quick decisions and implementation. Because then the procastination becomes the correct procrastination ;-) Postpone or not? Make sure…
Among bosses we find introverted and extroverted personalities. For the latter, special challenges can arise when they have to manage introverted employees. 10 tips for a change of perspective. How bosses correctly lead quieter employees Among bosses we find introverted and extroverted personalities. Both are neither good nor bad per se. The job decides who fits better where.…
Applications and curriculum vitae show applicants with all their professional / technical knowledge and experience, but also with their personal characteristics. Can and may a ghostwriter write applications? Why is a real résumé so important? The application and the résumé not only show technical characteristics, but are also one Spiegel the personality. Therefore, according to the…
Delegating means less work. In retrospect, however, many wish they had done it themselves. If you don't want to suffocate yourself with work, you have to delegate tasks. With these seven rules everything works smoothly. Good reasons for delegation Ideally, the transfer of tasks provides relief for the manager and an expansion of competence and new motivation for...
If we think in the same way, it is difficult for us to change perspective. But even the change of perspective is only a question of technology. Humor, posture and questioning techniques, for example, are helpful. Change your perspective! Is the glass half empty or half full? We know that it would be better to take the glass of life, from difficult tasks, from challenging…
The atmosphere in the office is tense: one employee is completely overwhelmed and frustrated because she has to do her colleague's work in addition to her own. What can you do as a boss? When one employee works for the other, she regularly exceeds her own targets with a lot of diligence, effort and commitment. Of this is at her…
The commercial director of a medium-sized company is temporarily absent due to a traffic accident. Diagnosis: complicated femoral fracture. An operation followed by rehabilitation and physiotherapy is unavoidable; returning to work was unthinkable for the next six months - a catastrophe for the company. Replacement wanted! It is the problem of many companies: Due to illness, employees are absent for weeks and…
How do you motivate employees? By setting clear goals – actually quite simple. So why does it often go wrong? And what can you do about it? Employee motivation – what is important? The behavior of their superiors is crucial for the motivation of employees. How are they treated by their manager? How does the manager trust them...
Not just editing eMails can be done efficiently, but you can also save a lot of time when shipping if you follow a few important rules and tips. Follow-up Not every email can be answered immediately, other messages, on the other hand, do not require an immediate response. So that the processes triggered by an email are not forgotten, or...
Dealing with your superior requires a certain amount of sensitivity: On the one hand, he decides on your professional advancement - you should therefore be on good terms with him. On the other hand, you also have to represent your opinion to your boss, demonstrate your skills and at the same time not put up with everything from him. How to conduct a successful salary negotiation Mr...
Proper communication with colleagues is one of the most important success factors for a career. It's all about the right mix: You have to work together with others in a team, but at the same time you have to assert yourself against competitors. Rhetorical skill is the key to success here. How to get along well with colleagues Whether you like it or not: You…
Why don't many people achieve their goals through strenuous effort? Distractions and disruptive factors are often to blame for the fact that we procrastinate – or our own inner attitude. How can you change that? What does procrastination look like? Let's start with an example: Mr G. wants to plan his time carefully in the future and stick to this plan...
Help a meeting, some employees moan. But the people who organize it and make sure that something useful comes out of it groan even more. So long preparation times and a lot of stress? Not at all! Efficient meetings can also be organized spontaneously - the participants only have to have a common goal and see that something comes of it.…
Too many people get in their own way, mostly with behavior patterns learned in childhood. How to dismantle these involuntary self-sabotage strategies? Definition: What is self-sabotage? Self-sabotage is a common phenomenon that can be detrimental to our professional and personal success. It is the act of getting in your own way that…
So what does healthy leadership look like? "Power together" does not mean that you, as a manager, generously delegate responsibility to your employees and thus overwhelm them. Threat instead of motivation Or put it so unhappily as follows: “I give you the responsibility for this entire project. It's challenging - dig in and don't let me down!" It sounds…
Artists often live in precarious employment conditions. In order to understand their situation on the art market and thus on the job market, one has to recognize how training at art academies works – for example at the Düsseldorf Art Academy. Artists as service providers In order to understand today's art education, one must take a look at the history and the self-understanding of art:…
External motivation is important, but unfortunately you can't always expect others to build you up. You have to do that yourself. Find out how here. Self-motivation You should first observe a few basic rules – if you take them to heart in your daily work, you have already motivated yourself. Do you work…
Apply - but right? In fact, when applying for a job, things are often done wrong that should be clear to everyone. Therefore, we provide an overview of the most important application basics with our small applicant encyclopedia. Properly apply from A-Z – that's what matters Your application is the first thing your potential new employer sees about you. Around…
In order for a cooperation not only to create additional work, it needs a solid basis. A common vision of all participants is a fundamental contribution to this. The team should always be based on the goal, the question of “What for?” Without a goal, there is no answer to the “why” Every collaboration needs energy. But much that absorbs our time has to do with…
Finding good developers is not easy. Companies are therefore well advised to comply with their wishes. But what makes developers happy? 56.000 developers provide an answer. How do you keep good employees? We are often asked by our customers how they keep good employees and how they can attract the right new ones. Based on…
Rule #1: Your vision can only be implemented if you state it out loud. If they keep her to themselves, she remains a figment of the imagination. And here we show you why you should talk about it. The journey is the reward We travel a lot to do our work, but sometimes it doesn't wait until we reach our destination...
Management from the top down is not always the best solution. In more and more organizational processes in the economy, other forms of management are replacing the classic hierarchy. This is how lateral leadership, i.e. management at eye level, can succeed. Change of direction: This is what the management of the future will look like As organizations have become flatter, the strict hierarchy is becoming less important. At the same time, the network-like relationships…
Managers are only human. Like every other employee, you know situations at work that make you uncomfortable – for example, layoffs. 10 steps to watch out for. Quitting is part of a manager's job A boss's job is to get things done. In doing so, he must be able to...
Finally! The invitation to the interview is in the mailbox. But how do I prepare for application questions in a job interview? We have compiled frequently asked questions from recruiters. 7 typical application questions What do you know about us? Why did you apply to us in particular? Why are you the right person for the position offered? The opposite goes...
What makes a good boss? He should be social, good to the employees, not an asshole. But is that really good management? Cool bosses = good management? Why leadership means so much more Cool bosses who play table tennis with their employees, organize summo wrestling and go on vacation with the whole team are considered a symbol of a…
At the beginning of every start-up there is a really good business idea that remains secure even in crises. But how do you find them? An overview. So you think a crisis-proof idea is great, so now you are motivated to become self-employed, despite all the prophecies of doom and difficulties. But something is still missing: A really good business idea. One that…
Finding suitable employees who do great work, fit into the team and stay long-term is what HR employees are required to do. This is difficult, especially in IT - also because developers often tick completely differently. 7 tips on how to formulate your job advertisements. Job advertisements are applications to the developer We know through our daily exchange...
Studies show that around 15 percent of working hours in Germany are spent resolving conflicts. Time that is better spent on completing important tasks. 2 X 8 tips on how to deal with them. Colleagues from annoying to schemers Everyone knows him, nobody likes him. Whether you’re an eternal complainer, a perfectionist know-it-all, or a career-hungry sucker,…
Willingness to make decisions and fear of making a decision are two antagonists – and indecisiveness is unfortunately more common than many would like. But what is behind the fear of making a decision? And how can problems still be solved efficiently? Don't be afraid of the decision! The unwise strategy of many perfectionists to avoid mistakes and criticism at all costs...
Values are often discussed in great detail in companies. But what do the 6 success principles of leadership in companies look like? It all depends on the basic attitude The six principles of success for the inner game also lead us in the direction of value attitudes. Accepting and living a principle of success leads us to a compatible attitude. We can…
For some office workers, everyday working life seems to consist of nothing else: solving problems. The most important thing: just start somewhere. The best way to do this is with a checklist like a CIA agent. Step 1: Be clear about what the actual task is In fact, regardless of the specific task…
Women in the IT industry are rare, but very much in demand: teams of different compositions generate different ideas and equality is part of the credo of many companies. Still, many HR professionals struggle with hiring women. Here we want to clarify why this is the case and what you can do. Still too few women in STEM subjects The…
IT professions are becoming more and more important and employers are really courting the relevant experts, such as system administrators. But what exactly do IT administrators do? What tasks do system administrators have in IT? IT system administrators configure, operate, monitor and maintain networked systems as well as system and application software. They operate complex IT systems and ensure constant availability. Analyze and evaluate the needs...
A study by the Federal Association of German Startups shows that many founders are still young and inexperienced, but already have an average of 14 employees. 4 tips on what young entrepreneurs should pay attention to when leading. This is how management works in startups According to the information provided by the 1.224 young companies surveyed by the German Startups Association for the German Startup Monitor 2016, employees…
“No wind is favorable to one who does not know where to sail.” Nowhere is this quote more aptly placed than when it comes to employee and company management. Because if you want to see results, you first have to define a goal. Target Agreements – An Instrument for Everyone? No doubt goals are important. In order for your goal to be achievable at all, you shouldn't do anything...
Unfortunately, a boss who plays employees off against each other is not that rare. What can employees do against a toxic work environment and for a good working atmosphere? Toxic Work Environment & Bad Workplace Atmosphere: A Definition In today's fast-paced and competitive workplace, toxic behavior in the workplace by supervisors is often an uncomfortable reality that employees deal with...
In our society it is considered chic to be constantly available - because it emphasizes one's own importance. But what if unavailability suddenly becomes a rare luxury – and thus a status symbol? A paradigm shift! Manipulation by the boss: The fear of saying “no” You probably also know the problem: The boss wants you…
Using optimal documents from letters of motivation to application folders can be very time-consuming. How do you manage to write an optimal application even under time pressure? Tip 1: Your application documents must be a Spiegel Writing your resume and cover letter isn't actually a "painting thing" It takes time and an accurate recap of your practical and theoretical experiences. Analyze this...
There is a suitable solution strategy for every problem, you just have to find it and implement it – with these tips. Why Problem-Solving Strategies Are Critical To Success Problem-solving skills in both personal and professional life are essential to success. Every day we encounter a series of difficulties that require our attention, such as…
Strategies should be methodically well thought out and worked out. Unfortunately, quick decisions are the order of the day in many companies. What to do? How does strategy creation work – and how not? "Make a concept!" Again and again in various areas of the company you hear instructions like “quickly formulate a concept”, “create a presentation on topic XY” and…
Brad Pitt demonstrated it in Tibet, and so did Julia Roberts: Self-discovery is the first step to more fun in life 5 books that show how it's done. Changing habits through self-discovery It's not always the inner bastard's fault when self-optimization and success don't work out. Because it is usually pronounced...
Self-motivation, self-leadership and self-love are very popular. Nevertheless, the topic is not new. How do you manage to think big and turn defeats into victories? What do successful people do differently? The long-seller “Think big” by David Schwartz has been around since the middle of the last century and has lost none of its topicality. The…
Teamwork is seen as difficult, exhausting and unproductive. What is often missing is the right method for organizing and structuring the collaboration between different minds. Using the Business Canvas in a team The Business Model Canvas can help – and here is the book for it. There has hardly been an idea in the world of business administration in recent…
Good intentions, goals, projects or plans: You can call your various projects whatever you want, but how do you stick to the implementation? 5 books at a glance. Down with the bacon! Physical and professional fitness go hand in hand. Therefore the motto is: Get to the bacon (or the bacon rolls)! Fitness trainer Andreas Neichsner has…
Communication and rhetoric, the way we use our voice and express ourselves, have a crucial impact on our success at work. These books show how. No more bad meetings! With this very practical book you will be able to lead your meetings better - no matter what type of meeting it is. From…
These books are very helpful for anyone who works in sales or purchasing and who regularly has to conduct the relevant negotiations: Profitable Purchasing – Expert Tips for Price Negotiations Urs Altmannsberger will guide you through the most common negotiation situations in business purchasing. With a systematic schedule and concrete recommendations for action for difficult situations. At least 1 percent is always possible", that's what it says...
Say goodbye to the idea that talent is learned in the cradle - but also to the idea that constant practice will take you further. The solution on the way to world class is: conscious further training. These books show you how. Successful like Mozart, Einstein and Messi Success was not easy even for Mozart, Einstein and Messi...
You know that: fellow human beings who simply don't want to be like us. But do you also know the solution? These 5 authors have them - and give tips for better cooperation. Learning from the Incas means learning to win? Powerful people who sink into insignificance through their own mistakes: That applies to many these days, youngest…
My first impression of the Samsung: stylish packaging, attractive appearance. Well, there may be fancier cell phones, the iPhone is certainly slimmer. But in my opinion there are more important things in a technical device than the exterior. Technology Namely the technical details. And they seem to be right here: The Samsung offers a lot of features that...
The career prospects for humanities scholars are traditionally rather poor. How can the career entry still succeed. Poor prospects for humanities scholars and social scientists? Unfortunately, this text has to start with bad news: the prospects for humanities graduates on the job market are not exactly rosy. The unemployment rate for humanities scholars is above the academic average, the number of advertised positions for this group of applicants…