Career lessons to be learned from key Game of Thrones characters

Career lessons to be learned from key Game of Thrones charactersCareer lessons to be learned from key Game of Thrones charactersWinter is herbeie. Or at least it will be when the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones airs returns to HBO on April 14.close dialog Advertisementclose dialog/* effects for .bx-campaign-1012257 *//* custom css .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-type-agilityzone .bx-close z-index 2-ms-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -ms-transform rotate(0deg) to -ms-transform rotate(360deg) -moz-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -moz-transform rotate(0deg) to -moz-transform rotate(360deg) -webkit-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -webkit-transform rotate(0deg) to -webkit-transform rotate(360deg) keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from transform rotate(0deg) to transform rotate(360deg) bx-close-inside-1012257 top 0 right 0 /* KD - Remove padding from video wrapper and set height to 100% */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper padding-top 0important height 100%.bx-custombx-campaign-1012257 bx-creative-1012257 .bx-wrap height auto/* KD - Change positioning to static as that was not necesaary and here you can adjust the height of the video element */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper video position static/* rendered styles .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative *first-child width 100%.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative background-color durchschaubarborder-style nonemax-width 900px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-close stroke whitebackground-color blackborder-style solidborder-color whiteborder-width 1px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-group-1012257-AFvXBOB padding 10pxdisplay blo ckwidth auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-J0EiS8Y width auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-J0EiS8Y *first-child padding 2px 4pxfont-size 10pxcolor rgb(255, 255, 255)text-transform uppercasebackground-color rgb(0, 0, 0)background-color rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34)For those unfamiliar with the series (how is this even possible?) its an epic fantasy series with good guys who might actually be bad guys, and cold-blooded assassins who were once lovable little girls. And dragons, including an undead, zombified one.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreNow that weve got the other six of you caught up, did you know there are some really great career lessons to be learned from some of the main characters on Game of Thrones? Clemson Universitys Career Services Associate Director of Analytics and Initiatives Kathy Horner weighed in.Jon SnowThe bastard who would be king (went from feeling like he was never part of the family, to becoming Lord Commander of the Nights Watch, to being resurrected from the dead. All this while keeping his hair long and perfectly tousled (as per actor Kit Harringtons contract).Horner believes career lessons we can learn from Snow are to always do what is right (display integrity ethics on a resume and in interviews). While youre at it, Develop and demonstrate leadership skills. Be fortwhrend in finding positions and companies in which you believe in their values and you are able to fight for what you believe in. Maintain loyalty but dont be abused.One more tip If someone keeps offering you criticism, accept it. Ygritte told Jon You know nothing Jon Snow 19 separate times. Maybe if hed listened to her, shed have had a happier ending.Sansa StarkWhen the show began, we didnt know all that much about the eldest Stark daughter other than she favored lemon cakes, ornate hairstyles, and obnoxious princes. That all changed when poo r Sansa became a pawn for the Lannisters, the Boltons, Littlefinger, and pretty much anyone seeking a marriage of convenience. But Sansa learned how to play the game and evolved past her naivete to become a strong, powerful woman unrecognizable to her younger self.Horner believes we can learn from Sansa to Display adaptability and self-awareness recognizing that issues, beliefs or stances might need to change in light of new information. As a girl, Sansa Stark was only given glimpses into what the big picture of her life story could be. As she matured, she learned not only from what people told her but from her own experiences.Horner says Sansa can inspire us to remain steadfast in the face of challenges and understand the power of strategic partnerships/alliances. Hone your analytical skills to see multiple sides of things.If youre having a tough time at work, dont ally yourself with the first sympathetic person who comes your way. Pay attention to the inner workings and politics o f the office and only form connections that can mutually strengthen and benefit your respective careers.Arya StarkIts hard being the youngest girl in a traditional family when all you really want to do is stick your sword in things. Aryas path is nothing like those we usually read happens to girls born into privilege. Horner believes the career inspiration from Arya includes the fact that you should be true to yourself and step outside of the stereotypical gender roles. Forge your own path based on your interests and skills. Develop and hone skills in communication and adaptability. Challenge the glass ceiling.Arya was an adept goal creator and list keeper. While Im not suggesting that you make a list of enemies you hope to kill someday, its not the worst idea to keep track of those that have harmed you professionally and then avoid them. Unlike Jaime Lannister, people dont usually change that drastically.Daenerys TargaryenHorner thinks one of the greatest skills displayed by the M other of Dragons is her resiliency and ethical leadership. It can inspire the rest of us to Forge collaborative relationships to reach shared goals. Listen to counsel and ideas from others to create the best product possible.Some other quick career takeaways from Game of Thronesclose dialogAdvertisement Time left in video 000 left out of / Play/Pause Video Mute/Unmute Video close dialog/* effects for .bx-campaign-1012255 *//* custom css .bx-campaig n-1012255 */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-type-agilityzone .bx-close z-index 2-ms-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from -ms-transform rotate(0deg) to -ms-transform rotate(360deg) -moz-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from -moz-transform rotate(0deg) to -moz-transform rotate(360deg) -webkit-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from -webkit-transform rotate(0deg) to -webkit-transform rotate(360deg) keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from transform rotate(0deg) to transform rotate(360deg) bx-close-inside-1012255 top 0 right 0 /* KD - Remove padding from video wrapper and set height to 100% */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper padding-top 0important height 100%.bx-custombx-campaign-1012255 bx-creative-1012255 .bx-wrap height auto/* KD - Change positio ning to static as that was not necesaary and here you can adjust the height of the video element */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper video position static/* rendered styles .bx-campaign-1012255 */.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative *first-child width 100%.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative background-color erkennbarborder-style nonemax-width 900px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-close stroke whitebackground-color blackborder-style solidborder-color whiteborder-width 1px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-group-1012255-AFvXBOB padding 10pxdisplay blockwidth auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-element-1012255-J0EiS8Y width auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-element-1012255-J0EiS8Y *first-child padding 2px 4pxfont-size 10pxcolor rgb(255, 255, 255)text-transform uppercasebackground-color rgb(0, 0, 0)background-color rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34)Ned Stark Dont lose your head at work. Stay calm and asses a situation before reac ting one way or another.Tyrion Lannister Dont let others perceptions of you define you.Cersei Lannister Nothing. Dont learn anything from Cersei.Samwell Tarly Being a book nerd can help you save the day.Missandei Dont disparage a job offer if you consider it beneath you. You can work your way up.Melisandre Ageism in the workplace is real. Try to look the part whenever possible.Lady Lyanna Mormont Prove your worth and dazzle the team, even if youre the youngest hire.Bran Stark Dont be so intent on climbing the corporate ladder that you ignore your lurking enemies.Jorah Mormont You might have to spend a long time proving yourself again if you betray your coworkers or boss.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habit s of mentally strong people

5 Things You Need to Know About Implementing Personality Assessments

5 Things You Need to Know About Implementing Personality Assessments 5 Things You Need to Know About Implementing Personality Assessments That being said, it can be quite tricky to actually integrate these assessments into your hiring process, especially if youve never dealt with them extensively.If youre in need of some guidance when it comes topersonality assessments, here are a few lessons weve learned as a company that should help you when it comes time to bring personality assessments into your workplace1. Yourein Good CompanyThe majority of organizations between 60 and70 percent of them, according to some estimatesuse personality assessments to evaluate employees. As more and more companies begin to warm up to the idea that fit is more than just a combination of job experience, training, and skills, they are turning to personality assessments to help them truly evaluate candidates in useful and accurate ways. Many of todays top organizations have found personality assessment s to be invaluable tools in their hiring processes.2. They Need to Be FairPersonality assessments are one of the best ways to evaluate whether or not a given candidate isgoing to fit in atyour company but only if you assessments measure everyone against the saatkorn criteria, and only if those criteria are fair to diverse groups of people. Otherwise, you may make some truly poor hiring decisions based on inaccurate data.Oh, and one more thing If your personality assessments do not fairly measure all candidates by the same objective and unprejudiced metrics, then you may be leaving yourself open tolawsuits from candidates who feel your organization discriminated against themdue to their background or ethnicity.Be very careful that your personality assessmentsallabide by federal and state hiring laws3. Hiring Might Take a Bit Longer, But It Will Be Worth ItOnce youve incorporated personality assessments into your hiring process, you might find that some seemingly qualifiedcandidates dontmeet your new, more demanding standards. As a result,it may take longer than youre used to to find candidate who do make the cut but dont worry, because this is a good thing.See, personality assessments are helping you set the bar higher. Fewer candidates will be able to meet this bar, but the ones who do will be great culturalfits.You can also think of it as a trade-off You may be increasing your time-to-hire a bit, but in exchange, you can lower your turnover by as much as 12 percent.4. They Let Everyone ShineFor a long time, many employers thought that extroverts were always better sales candidates than introverts. The argument, which seems sound on the surface, is that an extroverts outgoing personality would help them make more and better sales, whereas an introverts quieter personality would prevent them from inspiring others to buy a companys products.Studies have shown this to be patently untrue. In actuality, it is the ambivert the person who has a mixture of introver ted and extroverted qualities who makes the best salesperson. Personality assessments can help these ambiverts shine brightly where they might otherwise be buried under a sea of enthusiastic extroverts.Of course, the foregoing is just an example of one of the ways in which personality assessments can help employers find great candidates they may have otherwise missed. Personality assessments let everybody shine in their own way, giving organizations fuller pictures of their talent pipelines.5. They Are More Accurate Than You Might ThinkThis all sounds well and good, butcouldnt candidates fake their answers on these tests, making them inaccurate anduseless?The answer is No, not really. Although candidates couldtry toanswer questions according to what they think employers want to hear, rather than according to the truth, most personality assessments are aware that candidates sometimes try to do this. These assessments actually take into account candidates attempts to outsmart them an d produce accurate results even when the candidates are not being totally honest Personality assessments dont really have right or wrong answers they just give insight into what a candidate is like.-Bringing a personality assessment into your hiring process may feel intimidating, but dont worry As long as you know what to expect, youll be setting yourself up for hiring success.

Earn Extra Cash As a Script Reader

Earn Extra Cash As a Script ReaderEarn Extra Cash As a Script ReaderA typical entertainment executive or agent is bombarded with written material on a daily basis. The amount of reading material is often staggering and simply way too much for a single person to get through within a reasonable period. Often scripts that are submitted are under extremely tight deadlines, and if the executive or agent has a number of other projects under similar duress, chances are they will be spread too thin. Thus the need for a reader. Writing Script Coverage Being a reader is truly one of the most important, yet overlooked professions in the entertainment industry. A reader is leid just someone who reads submitted material but is someone who provides a summary as well as a brief analysis of whether or bedrngnis the material is something worth considering. It is what is referred to as coverage. Script coverage usually consists of a 1 to 3 page summary of the material from start to finish which hi ghlights all characters as well as any pertinent story points. Additionally, there is a 1- to 2-page analysis by the reader which states what they thought of the material, whether or not it follows the guidelines of the people/company theyre reading it for, and whether its a project they would recommend the executive or agent considers for production. Relish the Freedom Most readers are freelance and paid a fee of anywhere from $50 to $500 per script depending on the company doing the hiring. Its a particularly great gig for writers or anyone looking to go into either feature or television development. Its also becoming more and more popular with actors because they can earn a livingwhile still enhancing and broadening their craft by studying the written word. Since the typical executive is bogged down with material, readers become an essential part of the cycle. Instead of having to read an entire screenplay (novel, stage play, etc.), the executive simply has to read what a rea der said about a given project and then decide whether or not its worth reviewing in depth. Finding a job as a reader is fairly easy to do its finding steady work that can be more difficult. That said, its a great way to meet executives and agents at a wide variety of companies so that youre that much better prepared to take your next career step.