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Five Tricks for Remembering Names

If you are fortunate to have an interview, you will likely meet new people for the first time. Remembering their names could be a challenge. An even greater challenge can arise if you are interviewed by a committee.
How can you avoid the panic that can come from forgetting someone’s name almost as soon as you’re introduced? The fact is, names just aren’t a priority for our brains.  There are however some techniques that will improve your name retention powers.

• Don’t psych yourself out.
• Slow down and take it easy.
• Ask questions.
• Use a person’s name.
• Create an image.

For the details on how to apply these techniques, see the complete article here.

Things to know before changing careers

Even in today's tight job market, you can make a career change. It's just a little harder and takes more planning.

If you don't like what you're doing or don't feel that there is any room for advancement, changing careers can be rewarding. The most important thing is to do the work before you make a change, so that you'll already be prepared. Here's 5 things you should consider before you change careers:

1. Create a plan
2. Think about your decision
3. Strengthen your social network
4. Brush up on your education
5. Take small steps

If you are considering a career change see more details here

The truth about job references

When applying for a job, it's not just your resume and interview that matter. Who you select to be your reference can make a huge difference. So, how can you make sure that the references you provide a new employer are going to be effective? Well, here are a few truths about job references that can make the task a little easier:

Here are a few broad brush pointers:

• There are restrictions on what they say (but not HOW)
• Provide references only when asked
• Stay in touch with your references
• Always ask before using someone as a reference
• If in doubt, do a test run

For details on these, see the full article here