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It takes more than a sparkling resume to land a job. While that may be what gets you in the door, it’s the interview that can make or break you. But there are still more than a few things that job seekers continue to do that take them out of the running. First, it’s important to remember interviews are initially all about appearance–physically and communication-wise. You want to appear confident and professional, but one thing you must be clear not to do is reek of desperation, even if you desperately need the job. “You may be at the end of your rope with regard to your finances…but that attitude of desperation should not show in the interview,” warned career success coach and leadership development consultant Gia Ganesh. “Nodding along for everything and trying hard to please the interviewer are clear indicators of your desperation. Instead, believe in yourself and remember this is a temporary phase and you will be in a better place soon.” [ MadameNoire ] Should You Have To Answer Questions About Your Sexual Past If You’re With Someone New? …In a sex-driven society where it’s pretty much flaunted everywhere, there’s a sense of shock and interest that comes from the couple sharing their struggles and the journey that’s led up to their success. On countless radio shows and television interviews, the pair talked about celibacy, their sexual relationship, and past relationships. In a few of these interviews with both Good and Franklin, she was asked a series of questions about the men she dealt with in her past. Nothing about what she learned from those situations, but rather, inquiring minds wanted to know about which famous men she bedded. People wanted to know if rumors were true that she had slept with certain men, and the line of questions left me wondering, should people have to answer for their sexual past when they’ve already moved on to someone new?… [ MadameNoire ] Organized Noize Documentary Coming To Netflix In March The Art Of Organized Noize, a documentary about the indelible Organized Noize production crew that ignited the careers of acts like OutKast and Goodie M.O.B., is coming to Netflix. The doc was produced by Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere’s Flavor Unit and directed by Quincy Jones III. Notable artists and execs like LA Reid, Big Boi, Ludacris and 2 Chainz sing the praises of Rico Wade, Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown and detail their rise from “The Dungeon” to A-list music producers. Credited with ushering in a new sound, from at the time unheralded Atlanta, current industry heavyweights like Future (who is Wade’s cousin) and Metro Boomin also chime in. The Art Of Organized Noize hits Netflix on March 22. [ HipHopWired ] This Man is Highly Offended By Beyonce’s Hurricane Katrina Imagery In “Formation” [ Vibe ] T.I.: Real Americans Support Beyonce’s Super Bowl ‘Protest’ [ TMZ ] This Organization Is Trying To Eliminate Racism And Empower Women [ HuffingtonPost ] Hillary Clinton Staff Member ‘Blackmailed’ Press To Get Flattering Coverage: Report [ StarPulse ]

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Experts Expose Worst Interview Behavior: “I Had Someone Show Up Braless… They Needed One”

It takes more than a sparkling resume to land a job. While that may be what gets you in the door, it’s the interview that can make or break you. But there are still more than a few things that job seekers continue to do that take them out of the running. First, it’s important to remember interviews are initially all about appearance–physically and communication-wise. You want to appear confident and professional, but one thing you must be clear not to do is reek of desperation, even if you desperately need the job. “You may be at the end of your rope with regard to your finances…but that attitude of desperation should not show in the interview,” warned career success coach and leadership development consultant Gia Ganesh. “Nodding along for everything and trying hard to please the interviewer are clear indicators of your desperation. Instead, believe in yourself and remember this is a temporary phase and you will be in a better place soon.” [ MadameNoire ] Should You Have To Answer Questions About Your Sexual Past If You’re With Someone New? …In a sex-driven society where it’s pretty much flaunted everywhere, there’s a sense of shock and interest that comes from the couple sharing their struggles and the journey that’s led up to their success. On countless radio shows and television interviews, the pair talked about celibacy, their sexual relationship, and past relationships. In a few of these interviews with both Good and Franklin, she was asked a series of questions about the men she dealt with in her past. Nothing about what she learned from those situations, but rather, inquiring minds wanted to know about which famous men she bedded. People wanted to know if rumors were true that she had slept with certain men, and the line of questions left me wondering, should people have to answer for their sexual past when they’ve already moved on to someone new?… [ MadameNoire ] Organized Noize Documentary Coming To Netflix In March The Art Of Organized Noize, a documentary about the indelible Organized Noize production crew that ignited the careers of acts like OutKast and Goodie M.O.B., is coming to Netflix. The doc was produced by Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere’s Flavor Unit and directed by Quincy Jones III. Notable artists and execs like LA Reid, Big Boi, Ludacris and 2 Chainz sing the praises of Rico Wade, Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown and detail their rise from “The Dungeon” to A-list music producers. Credited with ushering in a new sound, from at the time unheralded Atlanta, current industry heavyweights like Future (who is Wade’s cousin) and Metro Boomin also chime in. The Art Of Organized Noize hits Netflix on March 22. [ HipHopWired ] This Man is Highly Offended By Beyonce’s Hurricane Katrina Imagery In “Formation” [ Vibe ] T.I.: Real Americans Support Beyonce’s Super Bowl ‘Protest’ [ TMZ ] This Organization Is Trying To Eliminate Racism And Empower Women [ HuffingtonPost ] Hillary Clinton Staff Member ‘Blackmailed’ Press To Get Flattering Coverage: Report [ StarPulse ]

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Experts Expose Worst Interview Behavior: “I Had Someone Show Up Braless… They Needed One”