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In today's email:

• “What’s your biggest weakness?” How to answer this dreaded question.

• Why the holidays are a great time for job search! Let’s get that job search up and running.

• Video is the new job interview. How to impress hiring managers with video.

• Career Two Truths & A Lie! Can you detect the lie?

• Preparing for a career discussion with your boss. Questions you need to ask yourself.

Here’s what’s going on in the news (related to careers of course):

• Consumers spent $5.6 billion online on Thanksgiving Day.

• Amazon avoids a walkout on Cyber Monday, reaching a deal with workers in Spain.

• Small music venues are trying to keep ticket prices low.

How To Answer The “What Is Your Biggest Weakness?” Question In A Job Interview

What IS your biggest weakness?

Everyone hates being asked this question, yet it’s one of the most common interview questions that there is. We get it. Why would you want to tell a future employer everything that’s WRONG with you. It’s hard enough trying to impress them in the first place, explaining your biggest weakness doesn’t seem like it will help with first impressions.

What if we told you that your answer to this question could actually show your potential as a future employee. With a strategic response, you can turn a seemingly negative question into something that makes you look good. And it’s not as hard as you think it would be.

Here’s what you need to know about explaining your biggest weakness…

Why The Holidays Are A Great Time For Job Search! 🎄🕎🎁

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5 Reasons To Make SurveyJunkie Your Next Side Hustle

There are several reasons why someone might choose to have a side hustle as an online survey taker for SurveyJunkie. Here are five possible reasons:

1. Flexibility: Online survey taking allows for flexibility in terms of working hours. As a survey taker, you can typically choose when and where you want to complete surveys. This flexibility is especially beneficial for individuals who have other commitments such as a full-time job, studies, or family responsibilities.

2. Extra Income: One of the primary motivations for having a side hustle is to earn additional income. SurveyJunkie offers compensation to survey takers for completing surveys. While the income may vary depending on factors like survey length and complexity, it can be a convenient way to supplement your regular income or save up for specific goals.

3. Low Entry Barrier: Starting as an online survey taker usually has a low barrier to entry. SurveyJunkie, for example, allows individuals to sign up easily and start taking surveys without requiring specialized skills or experience. This accessibility makes it an attractive option for people looking to earn money without needing extensive training or qualifications.

4. Work from Anywhere: Online survey taking provides the opportunity to work from anywhere with an internet connection. Whether you prefer to work from the comfort of your home, a coffee shop, or while traveling, as long as you have access to the internet, you can take surveys and earn money. This flexibility can be particularly appealing for digital nomads or individuals seeking location-independent work.

5. Variety and Engagement: Participating in online surveys exposes you to a range of topics and provides an opportunity to share your opinions. This can be interesting and engaging for individuals who enjoy expressing their thoughts, providing feedback, or learning about different subjects. It can also serve as a way to stay updated on market trends, consumer preferences, and new products or services.

Video is the new job interview! What if we told you that you could control your job interview. Everything from the questions you are asked to the perfect answer, you’re in control. With video you get to record your interview answer as many times as you want until it’s perfect. Here’s everything you need to know:

• 📹 Why video is the new job interview.

• 🎥 How to use video to impress hiring managers.

Below are three workplace horror stories about all the crazy things people have had to put up with at work. However, two of them are true and one is a lie. Can you figure out which ones are real and which one we made up?

Story #1: "I used to work in a bar that sold very old booze. A drunk man tried to impress his friends by chugging from a bottle of amaro from the early '60s. He had to pay for the whole thing because his lips touched it and it was now useless to us. It cost him around $800."

Story #2: “I worked at a candy store in a touristy summer town. A kids summer camp came into the store one day and there were probably twenty children running around. Two of the kids started fighting over a piece of candy and ended up knocking over the entire shelving unit that sits in the middle of the store. It was never a very sturdy structure and accidents happen, but I was not very happy. I spent the rest of the day picking up hundreds of pieces of candy.”

Story #3: "I worked at a wholesale club's customer service desk. An older man came in and plopped a big plastic bag with bits of meat in it. He had a dinner party, served steak, and decided that the steaks were too tough. He angrily told us that he went around the table and demanded that his guests literally spit the steak they were chewing out of their mouths into his bag of chewed up grossness. He demanded his money back and I obliged, but noted his face so I could 'take a bathroom break' if I saw him in line for customer service. Can't imagine what fun his parties must be!"

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter!

Today’s Look As Good As You Work Recommendation is for your lips. Winter means colder weather, and colder weather means dryer air, and dryer air means chapped lips. No one likes cracked irritated lips, especially when it starts to become painful. To keep your lips hydrated and soft this winter we love these recs from Dr. Bronner’s and Badger:

How To Prepare For A Career Discussion With Your Boss

Are you ready to take control of your career success?

If you have a meeting scheduled with your boss to discuss your career growth, there are some things you should prepare in order to have a productive conversation. You are the on in charge of your career, so you need to go into the meeting with confidence about your career growth goals.

That being said, you can’t be confident about your career goals if you are unsure about what they are. We’ve put together a list of questions you should ask yourself to help you gain a better understanding of what career success looks like for you.

If you take the time to answer these questions before your conversation with your boss, you will have a much more engaging and productive meeting. You’ve got this!

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