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Cultural intelligence, or cultural quotient (CQ), is the ability to understand, respect, and effectively interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, says LogarithmHR’s Director Anand Pillai.   So, what makes cultural intelligence a crucial soft skill for professionals? 🗞️ In this edition of the Get Hired India biweekly newsletter, we ask experts to share their insights. 🛎️ Click ‘Subscribe’ for more such discussions and content around job search and career advancement. Join in the conversation using #GetHiredIndia. 

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“The current state of physical fitness in the workplace is in a transitional phase. While there is an increasing awareness, there is still limited impact,” says Sahil Bansal, CEO at Fitelo. So, where’s the gap and why are professionals finding it difficult to start their wellness journey? 🗞️ In this edition of the Get Hired India biweekly newsletter, we ask experts to share some insights. 🛎️ Click ‘Subscribe’ for more such discussions and content around job search and career advancement. Join in the conversation using #GetHiredIndia.

Do you suspect that a co-worker is undermining you? You could be dealing with an office backstabber and it’s a common issue in workplaces. HR consultant Natasha Hawker tells The Sydney Morning Herald it's important to understand that such behaviour often comes from a place of insecurity. "Perhaps they feel threatened, undervalued, or are facing their own challenges," she says. One way to deal with a backstabber is to build trust by being transparent, reliable and consistent in your actions. But if that doesn't resolve the issue, Hawker suggests addressing the behaviour directly with the colleague. "Open and honest communication is always the best strategy," she says. In a LinkedIn post, leadership coach Jack Glennon writes that dealing with a toxic colleague can drain your energy and impact your work. "However, by adopting a proactive and positive approach, you not only protect your mental health but also set an example of strong leadership and resilience," he says. ➡ Have you had to deal with an office backstabber? How would you approach a difficult colleague? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments below. Sources The Sydney Morning Herald: https://lnkd.in/gH-H54jC Jack Glennon: https://lnkd.in/gJs-DXbi

💡 How can you maximize a time of self-employment on your resume? Experts on LinkedIn say to emphasize achievements and tailor your pitch. 1️⃣ HR manager Deepika Sharma says she focused her past consulting experiencing on projects with strong client results. She notes one example where client sales increased by 30%. Sharma also recommends noting how your self-employment diversified your skill set. 2️⃣ Resume writer Olatunbosun Olawoye says self-employed people benefit from including their company name on their resume. Also, note a job title. He says adding client quotes, when possible, shows social proof of success. 3️⃣ Resume writer Priyanka Jha suggests creating an "Entrepreneurial experience" section on your resume, then populating it with the key achievements from your time of self-employment. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRdkJJwa Summary ✍: Todd Dybas 📸: Getty Images #resume #CV #jobsearch

"For me, there was this big moment of realising, I had to know my audience," says Kathryn Minshew, co-founder of career platform The Muse. Sharing learnings from her experience pitching to investors, her advice for any type of negotiation is to think about what the person on the other side of the table cares about and believes. ➡️ What's one way to pitch an idea successfully at work? Share your tips in the comments.

It’s important to look beyond surface-level factors when seeking a mentor or coach, writes Maria Malik, a corporate speaking coach, on LinkedIn. Fancy websites, large social media followings, and age may seem impressive, but they don't guarantee results or compatibility, she explains. Instead, she suggests that one considers factors like experience, passion or testimonials from others with a similar background when finding a mentor. ➡ What do you look for when seeking a mentor or coach? Take our poll and join the conversation below. Source: https://lnkd.in/egsSibj9 ✍: Nabila Rahhal

Take a breath and be ready for an extended job hunt. That's what career coach Phoebe Gavin writes for CNBC Make It. Gavin notes that the job search now takes longer than during the post-pandemic economic recovery. To move the process along, Gavin recommends being tactical about your application volume despite anxiousness to finish the journey as soon as possible. She suggests using relevant job descriptions to build a bank of "words, phrases and bullets" that relate to you and your experience. This helps save time in the application process. Also, consider joining professional organizations and associations, Gavin says. That's a way to boost your network. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiedJ7dG Summary ✍: Todd Dybas #jobsearch

Boomerang employees are common. They leave a company, then come back. The quality of your work you are known for can be a help and hindrance in those situations, though. The Washington Post's workplace columnist Karla L. Miller says to use your internal network at your former place of employment to find out how your work history will be seen if you return. Get updated on the employer's current environment. Talk to recent departures. Then talk with yourself. Understand why you left and what there is to gain if you walk through a familiar door. 👉 Have you returned to a past employer? If so, how did you make the move? Share below. Read more: https://lnkd.in/euqWwGwt Summary ✍: Todd Dybas

Avoid a frigid delivery with cold emails. Executive coach Charlene Lee says she once received a lengthy, careening and generic message. Only on the second read did she know the person was asking for advice and an introduction to someone else. Lee writes in Fast Company to remind people how they know you when reaching out. Make your note unique and thankful. Also, be clear why you are contacting the person. If you're making an ask, don't forget to show your humanity. Then, offer something specific to them in return. 👉 How do you approach cold emails? Share your tips below. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFZpi9fs Summary ✍: Todd Dybas 📸: Getty Images #emails