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People who are ‘confident and interesting’ always avoid these 5 mistakes, says public speaking expert

Ever feel insecure about your public speaking skills? There are science-backed ways to talk to anyone with ease and confidence. A body language expert shares how to sound more confident and interesting, whether you’re giving a presentation or just making small talk.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2022/04/27/avoid-these-mistakes-if-you-want-to-sound-more-confident-and-interesting-says-public-speaking-expert.html

This 28-year-old quit her job to pursue her side hustle: ‘I made $100K in passive income—in a day’

In 2021, 28-year-old Kat Norton quit her consulting job to work on her side hustle full-time. Her Excel training business, Miss Excel, has brought in $1 million in sales—and several thousand dollars per month in passive income.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2022/02/02/this-28-year-old-turned-her-side-hustle-into-a-million-dollar-business-and-made-100000-in-passive-income.html

Put these 5 top skills on your resume today, says CEO who has read over 1,000 resumes this year

When it comes to resumes, hiring managers aren’t necessarily looking for candidates who can “do it all.” Here are the specific types of skills that will boost your chances of landing an interview, according to the CEO of a resume writing company.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2021/12/07/types-of-skills-to-add-to-your-resume-today-says-ceo-who-read-over-1000-resumes-this-year.html

This 34-year-old increased her salary by $194,000 after quitting jobs 6 times: Top 7 negotiation tips

In just 10 years, career and money expert Mandi Woodruff-Santos increased her salary from $31,200 to $225,000—all thanks to quitting jobs. She shares her top negotiation tips and the example scripts she used.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2021/12/01/34-year-old-boosted-salary-by-194000-after-quitting-jobs-6-tips-shares-negotiation-tips-and-exact-scripts.html

A Harvard nutritionist and brain expert avoids these 5 foods that ‘weaken memory and focus’

It’s never too late to start eating in a way that gives you the best possible chance of staving off dementia as you age and making sure that your brain stays sharp and healthy. Here are the foods a Harvard nutritionist tries to avoid.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2021/11/28/a-harvard-nutritionist-and-brain-expert-avoids-these-5-foods-that-weaken-memory-and-focus.html

What does job hunting look like in a post-pandemic world? We talked to experts in London | CBC News

Job hunting in a post-pandemic world means virtual interviews, a growing dependency on online networking and a need for employers to develop their skills in empathy, according to London-based experts in human resources. 
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/what-does-job-hunting-look-like-in-a-post-pandemic-world-we-talked-to-experts-in-london-1.6145874