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Human Resources Human Resources Employ People Manage People Succeed at Work From Susan M. Heathfield, your Guide to Human Resources Vol. 12 No. 71 - ISSN: 1533-3698 May 26, 2011 Dear People: When I think about my favorite articles that I have written, especially for their ability to impact lives and minds, this day's article on rejection is high on my list. Everyone has to deal with rejection at work at one time or another. Below, I share my best thoughts about how to deal with rejection in a way that nurtures your spirit and makes you stronger. A reader sent in an interesting question: "Why is it that the majority of companies no longer acknowledge the receipt of one's cover letter and resume? Nor do companies acknowledge the fulfillment of their position. In a culture where people complain about the lack of common courtesy, it seems that corporations and businesses are completely disregarding common courtesy. Is it no longer considered standard business policy to at least send an email response of some sort?" I responded and created a poll. How do you respond to applicants in your organization? Do you know that I write a new blog post every day? Check out the blog in the center column on my home page. Comments, questions, suggestions? Email Me. Please forward this newsletter, in its entirety, to your colleagues, coworkers and friends, because you want to add value to their work and lives. Regards and wishing you and yours the best this weekend, Susan How to Plan Your Recruiting to Ensure Successful Hires Do you select new employees based largely on an attractive resume and the candidate's performance at an interview? If so, you are missing the opportunity to use additional recruiting and screening methods that will ensure a superior hire. A good looking resume is often professionally prepared, or, at least professionally reviewed. A positive interview leaves all participants excited about the potential new employee. But, do these steps ensure a successful hire? An employee whose performance will exceed your expectations? Not likely. Read more... Recruitment Checklist How to Recruit and Hire Email Class See More About:  employee recruiting  recruiting planning  employee selection Need a Sample Manager Job Description? Interested in what a manager does? This is a sample job description for a manager. While all manager job descriptions need to be customized to meet the needs of the department or function they lead, this sample manager job description will give you ideas, job content options, and sample phrasing. You can use this job description in your organization. What Does a Manager Do? Job Analysis Supports Job Description Development See More About:  sample job descriptions  management roles  human resources samples How to Deal With Rejection at Work Have you experienced rejection at work? You can experience rejection for many reasons. They all have one thing in common. Being rejected is painful. But, many instances of rejection are your opportunities for learning, too. Rejection sends a powerful message. So you need to make sure that you are reading the right message into any rejection you experience. Read more... Sample Candidate Rejection Letters Overcome Your Fear of Confrontation and Conflict See More About:  rejection  rejection letters  personal courage How to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence Can managers and other employees develop emotional intelligence? While some researchers believe that emotional intelligence is an inborn characteristic, others believe that emotional intelligence can be learned and strengthened. I belong to the can be learned and strengthened club because I have experienced many individuals who have enhanced their emotional intelligence when they put their minds to it. Find out how. 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