S5-Ep23: Employee Confidence - The New Rules of Engagement

Guest: Karen J. Hewitt

In today’s interconnected economy, companies need all employees, not just senior leaders, to adapt to change and make decisions and take ownership of their work. This is commonly referred to as ‘employee engagement’ in management literature, but the real challenge lies not in making employees more engaged, but in making them more confident in their decision-making and ability to lead change. In EMPLOYEE CONFIDENCE: The New Rules of Engagement, expert Karen J. Hewitt explains what employee confidence is and how to instill it in all employees, not just the high potentials; the cumulative power of all employees thriving means the company operating at maximum potential too. While it’s ultimately the responsibility of individuals to become more confident, leaders have a responsibility to create workplaces that encourage Employee Confidence. Employee confidence is an approach to and evidence of culture change, giving you human capital that delivers value far beyond your expectations.

 

Tips to Succeed at America’s Toughest Interviews

Unfortunately, many have seen jobs disappear or be cut back. This post is guidance on potential job interview questions. It is a chance to hone your skills and be prepared when the right job opens up. Karen J. Hewitt shares her insights in the podcast Employee Confidence: The New Rule of Engagement.

Spending time inside while quarantined gives you the opportunity to focus on professional development and self-improvement. It’s a chance to hone in on your long-term career goals and sharpen up your interview skills. If you ever must leave your current position and re-enter the competitive job market, you will want to be prepared.

Has it been years since you have practiced for an interview? By taking a look at the interview processes of America’s top tech companies, you can refresh your memory and learn key strategies. After all, it is not only the big tech companies that use these techniques during interviews. Nowadays, businesses across industries follow the same best practices for interviewing job candidates.

When you understand how to answer the types of questions asked by interviewers at Google, Facebook, and Twitter, you will feel ready for anything. Let’s outline some of these interview questions and tips on how to respond below. Plus, check out a helpful graphic from the experts at LiveCareer below, which nicely illustrates this interview advice.

Any company that dedicates itself to investing in quality talent will not have an easy interview process. There will never be a foolproof way to set yourself up for success in an interview. Google probably would not have such a tough interview process if it was not a top company that receives millions of applications a year. Once you have already spent time and energy perfecting your resume and landing the interview, you want to maximize your chances of acing the interview. Let’s hope you can use these takeaways to aid in your job search.

 

About the Author

Gabrielle Gardiner is an NYC-based content creator who enjoys writing helpful articles about professional development for companies like LiveCareer. She’s passionate about sharing her insights to empower people to succeed in their careers.