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Call My Agent!'s Laure Calamy: I have too much energy'

Laure Calamy certainly makes a jaunty entrance.She's somewhere out of sight in the kitchen of her Paris flat, and all I can see on my laptop is a vividly coloured glass partition a Mondrian pattern of rectangles in rich shades of red and orange.Then suddenly the French actor comes into view, greeting me with a big All-ooo!, so perkily singsong that the English equivalent would have to be Coo-eee!

time.com

People Who Think They're Attractive Are Less Likely to Wear Masks, Study Says

Plenty of factors determine whether someone chooses to wear a mask at this stage of the pandemic: their health, their risk tolerance, where they are, who's around themand, according to a recent study, how attractive they think they are.The study, which was published in January in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, found that people who think they're attractive tend to be disinclined to wear masks.

www.independent.co.uk

Movember returns with hopes for even more conversations about mental health

As Movember returns, the team hope that its iconic moustache will continue to serve as a powerful catalyst for change and conversations about men's mental health.Movember, which is synonymous with people either donning or shaving off a moustache, takes places in November annually and seeks to raise awareness of men's mental health issues.

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People mocked and criticised for their accents throughout their lives report

Almost half of employees have had their accent mocked, criticised or singled out in a social setting, while a quarter said this treatment has taken place in a work situation, according to research.The Sutton Trust's Speaking Up report examines the impact that someone's accent has on their journey through education and into the workplace, based on the experiences of sixth-formers, university students and professionals.

The Daily Dot

'I do not make enough money for this. I'm done': Worker remotely quits, turns computer off right after

When remote work became the norm at the start of the pandemic, workers had dreams of finally feeling a bit less tethered to their offices and jobs.

In some cases, this proved true.

the Guardian

'Handout'-hater Liz Truss frightens those of us struggling to improve our lives | Sharron Spice

watch Liz Truss and I see a woman wearing a Margaret Thatcher mask.But we are not in the 70s or 80s any more: we are in 2022.I watched the Tory leadership contest.

Medium

The disastrous mistake UX designers do in job interviews

I present you my views on the project and ask you a bunch of questions.You answer and share your thoughts, but only on the things I ask about.Then, I realise that the conversation has been quite one-sided so I try to change that and say "okay, do you have any questions for me?"You reply with a short "no, I'm good."

TNW | House-Of-Talent

What to say in an interview if you were laid off

Interviews can be tricky.You always want to put your best foot forward.

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Medium

How to evaluate the UX maturity of a company

I was presented with this opportunity in the summer of 2015.Until that point, I had spent two years living in Germany and working for an early-stage startup in Luxembourg.It was the job that I moved abroad for.Now, I finally had the chance to move to London and kickstart my UX design career there.Or so I thought.

Matejlatin

How to evaluate the UX maturity of a company | Matej Latin

Something wasn't right.I had just received the work contract to review and the name of the role stated throughout was only "designer."But it was the job that would finally allow me to move to London, something that I had wanted for a long time, so I ignored my gut feeling and signed it.I was presented with this opportunity in the summer of 2015.

Washington Post

Ukraine live briefing: Russia readies for nuclear drills, as 'dirty bomb' claim met with derision at U.N.

Russia on Tuesday pressed at the United Nations its unfounded claim that Ukraine plans to use a "dirty bomb" on its own soil, angering Western diplomats, who denounced the allegations as misinformation and accused Moscow of wasting their time."We've seen and heard no new evidence.... It's completely wasting our time," Britain's deputy U.N. ambassador, James Kariuki, told reporters after a closed-door meeting of the Security Council, according to Reuters.

Bronx Times

Manhattan College celebrates its student veterans with launch of a new resource center - Bronx Times

But on Tuesday, the school will open its brand new Manhattan College Veterans Success Center - the first of its kind on campus.

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He said the new center will serve as a place for student veterans to not only study, but decompress and connect with each other about their shared experiences.

SF Weekly

Surprising Things That May Hurt Your Job Chances - SF Weekly

You've probably heard that you need to dress for the job you want, not your job.But what about all of those other things you do?

Harvard Business Review

What's Your Interviewing Style?

Understanding and leveraging natural interviewing style is key.

Job interviewing remains challenging due to its relative newness and complexity. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

How do I answer the interview question, What's your biggest weakness?'

Behavioral interview questions are designed to assess how a candidate will handle situations at work.

The question 'What's your biggest weakness?' can be answered in a way that showcases growth and improvement. [ more ]

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How candidates can take control in an interview

Taking control in a job interview can help showcase your qualifications and make a strong impression.

Self-awareness is a powerful tool in taking control of the interview process. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Gen Z struggles with job interviews. Can we really blame them?

Gen Z candidates are often underprepared for job interviews, with one in five employers reporting that recent college graduates lack preparation.

Issues such as making eye contact, dressing appropriately, and asking for unrealistic salaries are common complaints from employers about gen Z candidates. [ more ]

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Police: 2 students dead, teacher hurt in Des Moines shooting

A law enforcement officer exits the Starts Right Here building, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.Charlie Neibergall (AP) Two students were killed Monday and a teacher was injured in what police said was a targeted shooting at a Des Moines school that is dedicated to helping at-risk youth, and three suspects were arrested afterward.

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Two students killed and a teacher injured in targeted shooting' in Iowa

Two students were killed on Monday and a teacher was injured in what police said was a targeted shooting at a school in Des Moines, Iowa, that is dedicated to helping at-risk youth.Three suspects were arrested.Monterey Park shooting: what we know so far The shooting was at an educational program called Starts Right Here that is affiliated with the Des Moines school district.

MUO

7 Basic Tech Skills You Need as a Remote Worker

For the most part, becoming a remote worker requires a little more than a willingness to work outside a physical workspace-you need to translate some basic in-office skills to the virtual world.This means there are some tech skills you need to have and showcase on your resume to qualify for remote opportunities.

Hive

How To Answer Interview Questions About Remote Work | Hive

Today's workplace looks very different from how it did just a couple of years ago.With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations across sectors immediately pivoted to remote-only.

Career Karma

Software development

SkillReactor Launches a Virtual Work Experience Platform for Software Developers

What does it take to become a successful programmer?Although technical knowledge is essential, the true test of a programmer is their ability to apply their talents to solve unique issues.

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