These 4 mind tricks will help you kill it at job interviews

These 4 mind tricks will help you kill it at job bewerbungsinterviewsThese 4 mind tricks will help you kill it at job interviewsJob interviews are a stressful situation where the stakes are high for you to deliver and impress. When youre on edge in these make-or-break scenarios, its all too easy to put your brain on autopilot and blurt out unrelated nonsense that may have your interviewer scooting away.To prevent that, we rounded up some of the best psychological mind tricks to get you in the confident and prepared headspace you need to ace an interview1) Act like youve already gotten the jobTo act confident, you need to visualize the finish line and embody the heart and soul of a winner. Thats the techniqueCapital One menschenwrdig resources executive Meghan Welch told Business Insider successful candidates have used.It helps if youve done the legwork to back this confidence up. Acting like youve got the job means you have solutions to questions interviewers bring up. That means pre paring beforehand on questions interviewers can ask you, asking your friends to do mock interviews with you, and reading up on the company itself. When youre that prepared, it will come through in your body language.When youre acting as if you already have the role, your interviewers start to see you as a colleague more than one more candidate. For interviewers, Welch said this energy comes off as I am super excited about the problem you are talking about right now and I have a whole bunch of ways I would love to solve it.Of course, you want to channel the energy of a successful job applicant, but you dont want to go overboard with it and cross the line into cocky delusion by telling your interviewer See you Monday2) Hire-me body language means mirroring your interviewerHow you deliver information can be as revealing as the information itself. Fidgeting hands, drumming fingers, and flailing gestures do not convey hire-me vibes, they expose your nerves. One of the easiest social cues to increase your hiring chances is making regular eye contact with your interviewer. Body language experts have found that when someone looks you in the eye, it indicates confidence, authority, and presence.Maintaining eye contact is basic body language knowledge. A more advanced class to take is consciously mirroring the tone, posture, mannerisms, and energy of your interviewer. Social psychologists call this the chameleon effect and have found that the mirroring increases your interviewers chances of liking you and smooths over interactions.So when your interviewer leans back, you lean back, too - but subtly. (You dont want to look like an actual mime.)3) Match what you wear to what you want to projectThe colors of what you wear to the interview signal what kind of person you are before you even open your mouth. A 2013CareerBuilder surveyof 2,000 hiring managers and human resources professionals found that colors act as mood rings - and blue was the best color you could wear to look professional.Here are the qualities the managers in the survey associated with each color Black Leadership Blue Team Player Gray Analytical White Organized Brown Dependable Red Power Orange CreativityAlthough orange signals creativity, it was also the color least liked by managers, with one in four reporting that it looked unprofessional.4) Be yourselfYou want to use these psychological tips to enhance the qualities you already have - interviewers can tell when youre being phony, and youll be penalized for it. A 2017 study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that candidates who have a strong drive to self-verify and present themselves authentically have a higher likelihood of success.In a job interview, we often try to present ourselves as perfect. Our study proves this instinct wrong, the studys lead author Dr. Celia Moore said. Interviewers perceive an overly polished self-representation as inauthentic and potentially misrepresentative. But ultimately, if y ou are a high-quality candidate, you can be yourself on the job market. You can be honest and authentic. And if you are, you will be more likely to get a job.

How To Complain While Still Being Professional

How To Complain While Still Being ProfessionalHow To Complain While Still Being Professional At any job, issues are bound to come up. From your coworkers to your company policies, not everything can be perfect all the time. So, what exactly should you do when you disagree with a company policy, or need to lodge a formal complaint about your annoying co-worker?Theres a huge difference between exhibiting radical candor and becoming the office complainer. In order to help employees strike the right balance, Glassdoor spoke with a few career experts to help you resolve your office woes the professional way.The first step to take when raising concerns in the work place, according to Amy Van Court, CPCC, PCC , is to talk to your direct supervisor. Despite any past experiences youve had bringing feedback to your manager, Van Court notes this is always the best way to start addressing your concerns.departure clean. Give your babo an opportunity to surprise you, to advocate for you if necessary, says Van Court.But, before actually going in to make your complaint, Van Court suggests taking a moment to consider what you want to happen.Turn everycomplaintyou have into arequest, suggest Van Court. Then youre creating a path instead of staying stuck in the mud and expecting someone else to get you out.Before you walk into your managers office, its best to go in prepared with solutions. If you walk in with a long list of complaints and no proactive steps to take to solve them, youll end up sounding like a complainer.If you have concerns, take some time to get clear on what they are and why they upset you - journaling is great for this, says Laura Weldy, leadership mentor and life coach at The Well Supported Woman . Taking some time to prepare will allow you to be precise with your concerns and also help you to avoid saying anything too hastily.Laura notes she encourages clients who experience this issue to take this practice one step forward and actually identify what their ideal solution to the schwierigkeit would be. Whether its changing the way you communicate with someone, or requesting a change in your schedule, coming to this meeting prepared will help your manager better understand how to help you.Your manager may not be able to make it happen, but they will never know what youre hoping to see happen if you dont tell them - plus it shows that youre proactive about problem-solving, says Weldy.If your manager cant help with the situation, or nothing gets resolved after your complaint is made, what steps should you take next? Try taking the request to the persons boss, or to your managers supervisor. Then, if the issues continue to be ignored or unresolved, you can go to human resources.I have heard of many examples of people feeling they are not treated justly by their boss (or their boss being unreasonable or speaking in nasty tones) and issues with a fellow employee - such as inappropriate behavior, irritation by sitting too close in a cubicle situation or gossip, etc., describes Anne Angerman, MSW at Career Matters . If there are still issues, I would recommend consulting with an employment attorney and learning if the grievances are valid. Also, it depends what the issues are Are they personal, such as age discrimination? Or is it an issue with a boss or another employee? Or treatment by another employee?If you want to ensure your complaint gets the attention you feel it deserves, the best way to keep this conversation professional and between you and your manager is to come to an agreement on how to best handle the situation.When you approach your boss with your request, ask him/her if they willagreeto look at it and get back to you, advises Van Court.Agreementsare far better thanexpectationsbecause they represent a dialogue, where expectations are just something we place on someone whether they want it or not.Van Court notes that, if your boss agrees to look into your request, make sure you a sk for a date that you can both agree to that the issue can be resolved by. But, if its a more serious issue, such as sexual harassment or illegal actions, you will want to have this resolved within a shorter time period, if not immediately.Though making a complaint at work can feel intimidating, approaching the issue in a professional manner will help you reach a resolution.I think that the biggest difference between a complaint and constructive feedback is that constructive feedback is solution-oriented, says Weldy. Everybody needs to vent now and then, but make sure that the person youre complaining to is the right person - let small frustrations about scheduling, slightly annoying coworkers or not-so-fun tasks out during conversations with friends and family, not your boss. If you have a bigger problem to address, dont be shy about addressing it with your manager - youre both here to make your team better

How to Deal With a Boss Who Talks Too Much

How to Deal With a Boss Who Talks Too MuchHow to Deal With a Boss Who Talks Too MuchA typical conversation with my boss usually goes a little like thisMe Hi, I have a quick question about the report you asked me to write.Him Sure, let me just send this email. Ive been working on this all day and just finished- can you believe it? Im just so exhausted we have so much going on as we get ready for the summer trade shows. And to add to it all, Im trying to sell my house, which is an absolute nightmare. And.And it doesnt end. As much as I try to nod along in feigned interest, what Im really wondering is how I got caught up in an hour-long conversation when I had one simple question to ask. Instead of getting in, getting my answer, and getting my work done, I get stuck in a roundabout conversation that ends up covering everything from what my boss did over the weekend to his never-ending to-do list (which, frankly, would be much shorter if he didnt talk so much).Dealing with a boss who tal ks too much can be a sticky situation. On one hand, getting the info you need- and quickly- will help you do your job better, which will help him do his job better. But blatantly pointing out his less-than-helpful tendency to over-talk wont exactly get you on his list of favorite employees. As Ive adjusted to my talkative manager, Ive learned some tips that make day-to-day life much easier. Try these four so you can get what you need- and still keep the peace.1. Email When PossibleObviously, email isnt the ideal vehicle for complicated instructions or a coaching session with a lot of back-and-forth questions and answers. But emailing relatively simple questions and updates (e.g., Who would be a good resource for help with some abverkauf numbers? or Can you send me a list of customer contacts for testimonials?) can save you a lot of wasted time. Instead of enduring a long, rambling conversation (that may or may not actually end in an answer to your issue), you can sort through your m anagers musings in an email- and you andrang a much lower risk of your boss getting to the end of a winding thought and asking, What was your question again? 2. Preface the Conversation With a Time LimitTo stress that you dont have time for a long, drawn-out talk, mention a set time constraint at the beginning of the conversation. You could, for example, strategically stop by your managers office on your way to a meeting then, let her know immediately that you only have 10 minutes, but you were hoping she had time for a quick question. Or, catch your boss when you know hes on his way to a meeting (office stalking is usually pretty easy with shared team calendars) and ask if you can walk and talk as he heads to the conference roomKnowing that you only have a limited amount of time will help your manager get to the point- rather than assuming he or she can take all the time in the world to answer your question.3. Use Smart Body LanguageWhen youve been listening to your boss for a litt le too long, you can use some clever body language to convey that you need to get to the point- quickly.To encourage this before the conversation even starts, when you pop by your managers office, remain standing. This will convey that youre in somewhat of a hurry- rather than settling in to your managers extra chair, which can signal that you have plenty of time to chat. If youre already engaged in conversation and it grows long or off track, shifting in your seat or uncrossing and re-crossing your legs can signal that youve lost some interest in the topic and need to switch gears. Or, closing your notebook or laptop can signal that youre preparing to leave and the conversation needs to wind down- which can help you segue back to the reason why you came to your boss office in the first place (e.g., Before I go, can you confirm that the design is on the right track?).4. Interrupt (Just a Little)Interrupting your boss probably sounds like a terrible idea. But hear me out Done sparing ly- and respectfully- it can be an effective tool to focus a winding conversation. Simply listening and nodding, on the other hand, can encourage him or her to continue jumping from subject to subject.Say, for example, you went to your manager for some advice about how to approach writing a press release- and now, hes on a tangent, listing all the meetings hes supposed to attend this week. When he comes to the end of a thought (and before he can move on to another, even less related subject), interrupt Jim? Sorry to interrupt, but you mentioned earlier that itd be a good idea to first contact a sales rep internally to get some background information. Ive done that- what should my next step be? By actively bringing the conversation back to the original topic, this can actually make your boss more aware of how off track he has gotten and help him re-focus.A talkative boss can be a great conversation partner for lunch or after-work drinks. But he or she can be more of a hindrance when youre on a deadline and need to get your work done. While you may not be able to put a complete stop to this tendency, you can better manage it with these few simple tricks.Tell us How do you deal with a boss who talks too much?Photo of man talking courtesy of Shutterstock.

Google Is Your New Resume

Google Is Your New Resume Google Is Your New Resume Almost all (91 percent) of US employers have visited a job-hunters profile on social networks, and more than 69 percent of employers have rejected some applicants on the basis of what they found. Things that can get you rejected bad grammar or gross misspelling on your Facebook or LinkedIn profile anything indicating you lied on your resume any badmouthing of previous employers any signs of racism, prejudice, or screwy opinions about stuff anything indicating alcohol or drug abuse and any to put it delicately inappropriate content, etc.What is sometimes forgotten is that this works both ways. Sometimes 68 percent of the time, as it turns out an employer will offer someone a job because they liked what Google turned up about them.Is there anything you can do about this new Google resume of yours? Well, yes, actually, there are four things you can do1. EditFirst of all, think of how you would like to come across when you are bein g considered for a job. Make a list of adjectives youd like the employer to think of when they consider hiring you. For example, how about professional? Experienced? Inventive? Hard-working? Disciplined? Honest? Trustworthy? Kind? What else? Make a list.Then Google yourself and read over everything the search engine pulls up about you. Go over any pages you have put up on social sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, or YouTube, and remove anything you posted there, or allowed others to post, that contradicts the impression you would like to make anything that might cause a would-be employer to think, Uh, lets not call them in after all.2. Fill InOn any site but on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Plaxo in particular if they allow you to fill out a profile, fill it out completely cross every t,dot every i, and have someone check your spelling. Leave no part of the profile blank unless you have a very good reason.Most importantly, be sure to keep each profile up to da te. Really up to date. Week by week, or at the least, month by month. There is nothing that makes you look less professional than having an obviously outdated profile.3. ExpandExpand your presence on the internet. How to do this? Several ways ForumsProfessional sites like LinkedIn have forums, or groups, organized by subject matter. Other social networking sites, like Facebook, have pages devoted to particular subjects. Look through the directory of those groups or forums, choose one or two that are related to your industry or interests, and after signing up, speak up regularly whenever you have something to say that will quietly demonstrate you are an expert in your chosen subject area. Otherwise, keep quiet. BlogsStart a blog, if you dont already have one. It doesnt matter what your expertise is if its related to the job you are looking for, do a blog, and update it regularly. Twitter23 percent of US adults use Twitter. Savvy employers know how to do Twitter searches on Google. Al l you have to figure out is which hashtags employers are likely to look for when they want to find someone with your expertise and experience. Videos Presentationis moving strongly these days toward the visual. People like to see you, not just read you.4. AddIt will take any employer or HR department some time to sift through all the stuff about you that may appear when they do a Google search. You would help them by summarizing and organizing the pertinent information about yourself. You do this by surprise composing an old-type resume. And you can post it on the internet (where Google will find it), as well as taking or sending it to an interested employer.This has been adapted from What Color Is Your Parachute? 2017 by Richard N. Bolles, copyright (c) 2016. Published by Ten Speed Press, a division of Penguin Random House, Inc.Richard N. Bolles has led the job-search field for more than 40 years. A member of Mensa and the Society for menschengerecht Resource Management, he has b een the keynote speaker at hundreds of conferences. Bolles holds a bachelors degree cum laude in physics from Harvard University, a masters degree from General Theological (Episcopal) Seminary in New York City, and three honorary doctorates.Master the art of closing deals and making placements. Take our Recruiter Certification Program today. Were SHRM certified. Learn at your own pace during this 12-week program. Access over 20 courses. Great for those who want to break into recruiting, or recruiters who want to further their career.

The Most Popular Entry Level It Resume

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Age Discrimination Is Mindset Discrimination

Age Discrimination Is Mindset DiscriminationAge Discrimination Is Mindset DiscriminationOne of the things I was most surprised by when I got into the jobs business over a decade ago was the prevalence and practice of age discrimination in hiring right here in the USA.Oh, aya were not like some overseas markets where job ads explicitly demand youth, or a particular gender, or beauty(), in the applicant, but there it isThe blank look on your interviewers face when you talk about growing up in the 60s or 70s. The skepticism with which your Snap-twit-facebook-whats-gram-app skills are regarded. The cultural references that pass silently like two Teslas in the nightWell, at least the younger generation seems to get your reference to Gunga-galunga and giggle.Most of the time.All of it adds up to a pernicious undercutting of your ability to get hired and get ahead. We have to admit the ugly truth that age discrimination exists - theres no doubt about it.And theres no silver bullet for thos e facing it. If youre in the job market and over the age of 52, you will almost certainly face stereotypes and negative attitudes regarding your desirability because of your age. And in some cities, in some markets, that negative environment impacts candidates as young as 40 years of age.While theres nothing you can do to stop it, I have, over the years, observed which candidates and applicants have succeeded despite their age and which have failed because of it.If I had to summarize, Id say it appears to me that age discrimination is mindset discrimination first and foremost. And youll need to review how you are presenting your mindset - your attitude - to your future employer.Every hiring manager is asking herself, every HR person is asking himself, these questions about you and every other candidate theyre interviewingWill this candidate Be able to excel in this role? Be able to learn and adjust as the role evolves? Be able to master the tools and technologies involved today an d tomorrow? Get along well with others on the team? Take direction and feedback?And its important for you to realize that youth is the symptom, not the cause, of age discrimination.What I mean by that is that hiring managers are hiring for open-mindedness, flexibility, and a sociability with others. On average, theres a perception on the part of hiring managers, whether right or wrong, that those attributes are more frequently found in the young, as opposed to the experienced.And its worthwhile to review why these attributes have so much value in the business world today.As the world changes, businesses change even more rapidly. Companies sometimes need to jump on new trends before they pan out, or hedge their bets, or make sure theyre well-prepared for most contingencies. And that means theres always plenty of new to keep up with.So a workforce that is flexible, open-minded and interested in learning is far better than a workforce that is determined to keep doing it the old way.The old way works fine might be OK for you around the home, but in business, it has proven to be an enormous destroyer of value. Take a look at the hard times that old famous companies have fallen upon. Heck, even some of the newer tech companies that were darlings within the last decade have had difficulties mastering new environments.So expecting your future employer to be pleased with an old ways are tried and true mindset wont serve you well in your job search.So it is not necessarily youth itself that companies are hiring for, rather, it is those attributes that have proven effective in todays business environment.The cause of age discrimination is the perception around older professionals adaptability, curiosity, and team spirit youth is merely a symptom.Since you cant change your age, your goal is to address the underlying root causes of age discrimination - your goal is not to appear or act age-inappropriate - it is to present yourself, effectively, as a constructive, resourc eful, coachable, team player.When confronting misperceptions in your job search, it is always better to show than to tell Describe situations in which you adapted new technologies to the problem at hand. It is helpful if these examples arent from the seventies, but rather represent transitions that your interviewer herself went through. Recount how you were able to help younger (and older) staffers get to a solution that was stumping all. Detail the challenges you faced and what tactics you used to overcome them. Relate your experiences with receiving and using feedback constructively. Discuss how you used the situation to update your behavior and outlook. Share the process you went through to find where you could perform better and the steps you took to achieve an improvement. Ideally, quantify that improvement. Illustrate with specific stories your interest in, and passion for, the work that you do. Why does it drive you? What excites you about your work? Your younger competition does this out of habit - because they cant talk about decades of success in the business - so you need to make sure you put yourself on a fair footing.As you can see, the important thing is that rather than telling the hiring manager that youre open-minded, curious, flexible, adaptable to new circumstances, and sociable enough for the role, show him that you are.And a final word to remake the point about youth being a symptom and not a cause of age discrimination.On occasion, one finds older candidates that mistake having an open mindset withmimicking a twenty-year-olds mindset.There is a difference.Arriving at a job interview replete with the names of the latest bands, dropping age-inappropriate lingo into your answers, and wearing clothes that reveal too much about your desperation by trying too hard, all have the opposite effect of what youd hope for.Interactions like these reconfirm your interviewers fears that youll be obtuse, unsavvy, and a management challenge on the job.No , your best tactics are to communicate, verbally and nonverbally, that you are adept at keeping up with the times, and, even more importantly, interested in doing so. And the best way for you to do that is to show them precisely those behaviors and traits for which they are interviewing.Good luck in the job search this week, ReadersIm rooting for you. Gunga-galunga.

Work-From-Home Jobs for Pregnant Women

Work-From-Home Jobs for Pregnant WomenWork-From-Home Jobs for Pregnant WomenIf youre looking for a job and youre pregnant, or if a high-risk pregnancy is preventing you from reporting to work but you still need a paycheck, you still have some work options. Your doctor may suggest that you restrict activity during your pregnancy, especially if its considered a high-risk pregnancy. If this is the case, then working from home is likely your best option. Several types of work-from-home jobs allow expectant mothers to make money and still get the rest they need. Its possible that you already hold a job that can be done remotely. In that case, ask your employer if you can work from home until your maternity leave begins. (In some cases, bed rest could warrant early maternity pay. Check with your employer on this issue.) Otherwise, try looking into one of the following lines of work. If you decide that you want to pursue one of these options, do a job search with one of the many companies t hat help mothers look for home-based work. Just be sure to clear any work arrangements with your physician first. Freelance Writer Are you creative and able to write well?Can you hit deadlines and express your thoughts clearly in written form? Work as a freelance writer may be what youre looking for.These types of gigs may ask for writing samples, so a good way to start preparing for this career is to write and publish blog posts on your own website or LinkedIn.Most companies pay per article, per page views for online publishing, or both. Virtual Assistant Being organized and getting the little things done is something every business person needs, especially entrepreneurs.Virtual assistants free up their time to create and sell their products. For this type of role, youll need excellent Microsoft sekretariat skills, quick email management, and a stock of online tools to keep schedules straight and transfer files (for example, Google Calendar and Drive).Some assistants are pa id per task, while others are paid per hour. If youre interested in this line of work, check out the International Virtual Assistants Association. Data Processor So much written or recorded data needs to be processed into a system in order for businesses to function, and a data processor is usually responsible for that task. This type of role requires extremely good organizational skills and the ability to stay focused while doing repetitive functions.Usually you are given source data- paper files or audio clips, for example- and are asked to transcribe them and enter the results into a database for easy retrieval. Online Community Manager or Social Media Manager This type of work can require building, managing, and maintaining an online community that resides on a business website or social media channels.People who do this job create content for users to talk about, moderate comments, and encourage the conversation to help build the company brand or cause.It could also mea n managing and posting content on a brands social media accounts, including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, and Pinterest. Corporate Recruiter If you have a philanthropisch resources background and are a good judge of character, then corporate recruiting work, sometimes known as headhunting, could be for you. Recruiters are responsible for crafting job descriptions,conducting phone and prescreening interviews, developing a pool of qualified candidates, and coordinating final interview schedules. This type of position involves excellent written and verbal communication skills and a hunger to find the right fit for an organization. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act Do you feel uneasy looking for work while pregnant? The Pregnancy Discrimination Act, passed by the U.S. Congress in 1978, says employers cant deny a woman a job simply because she is pregnant, so dont let pregnancy stop you from looking around for something new.

Want to cultivate stronger, deeper, more loyal relationships

Want to cultivate stronger, deeper, mora loyal relationshipsWant to cultivate stronger, deeper, more loyal relationshipsOver the past decade, Ive met or interviewed countless executives, managers, and entrepreneurs. Many of these people built careers and businesses based on blood, sweat, and tears but when it comes to work ethic, not one of them could hold a candle to my motherbei-in-law, Margret. Margret (Mom to me) was born in Poland in 1958, in hard times. She knew what it was like to struggle, so she never took anything for granted. She taught her two daughters to do the same - to enjoy the good times, prepare for the hard times, and cultivate strong relationships.This last one came naturally to Mom. From those whom she had just met to others who knew her for years, everyone sensed that Mom cared - and this drew them to her. For example, when she decided to leave a job cleaning the office of an executive at a major car manufacturer, his secretary begged her to stay. She truste d Mom immensely and had grown accustomed to their refreshing chats. Mom still decided to move on, but she had left a lasting impression. That secretary never lost contact, periodically stopping by Moms home to catch up over a cup of coffee.Or how about Laurie and Verdis, the couple Mom made friends with on one family vacation to Hawaii. Laurie had been introduced as a friend of a friend, but she and Mom quickly became close. They were soon inseparable, and when the vacation was over, both were in tears as they said goodbye. Mom and Laurie stayed in regular contact over the years, mostly through letters and emails. None of that may sound extraordinary, except for one small detail Mom didnt speak English. She and Laurie communicated through translators (usually my wife). Yet somehow they managed to form an unbreakable bond.Even in her final hours, Mom was still making friends. She wouldnt stop thanking the doctors and nurses working at her hospital station, and she wanted to introduce all of us when we went to visit. Mom was amazed at their ability to remain positive, kind, and compassionate despite the nature of their job, which had them seeing pain and suffering every day. They deserved recognition and appreciation. Mom helped give it to them.I could go on about Moms ability to connect with others - the years she spent caring for her own aged mother and mother-in-law, the endless hours volunteering her time to help others. But of all the lessons Mom taught me through the years, this was the greatest Cultivating meaningful relationships is hard work, but its more than worth the effort.The value of strong relationshipsOur lives depend on our relationships with others. From the moment were born, we rely on others to help raise us, nurture us, care for us. No matter how independent or self-reliant we become, we will always accomplish more with the help of others.But achievements are only the beginning. Research indicates that good relationships also make us happi er and healthier.So, how can you cultivate better relationships? Simply put, great relationships thrive on trust.At times, we hand over trust to complete strangers without a second thought- the pilot tasked to fly us home or the chef who cooks our food when we go out to eat. But this type of trust is circumstantial it comes and goes depending on the situation. To build trust into deeper relationships requires providing others with benefits over a longer period of time.We might imagine each of our relationships as a bridge we build between us and another person. Any strong bridge must be built on a solid foundation - and for relationships, that foundation is trust. Without trust, there can be no love, no friendship, no lasting connection between people. But where there is trust, there is motivation to act. If you trust someone is looking after your best interests, you will do almost anything that person asks of you.One of the best ways to improve the relationship between you and ano ther person is to help them.Be helfpulThink about your favorite boss or teacher. Where they graduated from, what kind of degree they have, even their previous accomplishments- none of this is relevant to your relationship. But what about the hours they were willing to take out of their busy schedule to listen or help out? Their readiness to get down in the trenches and work alongside you?Actions like these inspire trust.The same principle applies in your family life. Its often the small things that matter an offer to make a cup of coffee or tea, pitching in with the dishes or other housework, helping carry in groceries from the car.In fact, a spirit of helpfulness is what actually helped me woo my wife. We had been friends for a year before I asked her out, but she turned me down. I took it hard. She said we could still be friends - something I wasnt sure I was capable of. But I knew she was special and I wasnt ready to let her out of my life completely, so I agreed.Somehow, we did manage to remain friends. A year later, I could sense her feelings toward me had started to change. so I asked if shed reconsider.In 2018, we celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary.Once we were together, I asked her what changed her mind about me. You never stopped being kind and helpful, she said. Other guys, if you werent interested in them romantically, they would get mean, or blame you, or become some completely different person. But you didnt. You helped me through some difficult times, even after I rejected you. After we were friends for so long, I got to thinking I know hed make a great husband for someone. Why not me?Remember, whether youre cultivating a relationship with a friend, a romantic partner, or a colleague Trust is about the long game.Help wherever and whenever you can.EQ Applied The Real-World Guide to Emotional Intelligence teaches you how to make emotions work for you, instead of against you.This article first appeared on Thrive Globaland wasan adapted excerp t of EQ Applied The Real-World Guide to Emotional Intelligence.