Pay attention and be present

When you're in a meeting, out to dinner with friends or listening to someone speak, turn off the phone, don't check your email or facebook page. Stand out and be present.
I know it's difficult not to be distracted these days with a plethora of devices to keep us occupied; emails,texts, updates and phone calls come through at all hours; and we all think we have to multitask to feel efficient and productive.
The number one complaint I hear at work is; while in a meeting with my boss he kept checking his email, he wasn't even listening to me, I am so frustrated.
or, I can't believe how rude he was checking his phone every 10 seconds while they were speaking...Sound familiar?
Stand out and be present

Measure

Standards are meaningless until you define how you will assess them.

add value

Too many people looking for too few jobs, employers are being very selective and demanding more than ever. Marketing yourself with a resume that simply explains the things you've done in previous positions is not enough. Employers need to understand your ability to add value and your potential contribution to the bottom line. Recruiters are looking for people with strong records of accomplishment and who stands out from others, because that's what they must present to hiring managers.
Recruiters are evaluated on their ability to find the most highly qualified candidates for a position. The more confident a recruiter feels about your accomplishments and ability to meet the needs of hiring managers, the more interested they will be in you as a candidate.

Only 3 questions

There are really only three interview questions
Can you do the job? (Strengths)
Will you love the job? (Motivation)
Can I work with you? (Fit)

Make your point

Learn tactics to make your point faster and better. The less jargon you use, the more engaging you become. Think of it this way, if shorter sentences get read then the shorter sentences when speaking must get heard. The secret is to watch out for long and cumbersome sentences. Don’t construct your ideas in a way that overburdens people’s brains. Otherwise listeners will get stuck trying to figure out what you mean.

Here’s my suggestion try using vocal hangers, pause ever so slightly before you deliver the goods. This heightens the level of anticipation and energy into the conversation. And here’s the best part, the more you internalize them, the more natural they will sound. The more natural they sound, the more they will become part of your lexicon; the more people will pay attention when they hear them.
Examples include:
The secret is…
Here's the deal…
Let me ask ya this…
Here’s the best part…
Think of it this way…
Yes, and here’s why…
Here’s my suggestion

Good metrics tell a story

Many things can be measured, but which measurements are most important? We each have our own target list of a dozen key recruiting metrics and have seen some lists of more than 100. You can build a credible metrics program around four or five, all easily compiled and understood by the average layman. In fact, to the degree that your colleagues at the conference table do not easily understand what your measurements mean, those measurements fast become useless. Good metrics tell a story. If no one can understand the story, what’s the point?

Not all workers and jobs are created equal

Someone with a high school education may have difficulty finding employment when most available jobs require a college degree. On the other hand, a college graduate may decline an offer in hopes of finding a job that pays a higher wage or better suits his career goals.
Finding the right job or the right worker is a costly, time-consuming process.
Businesses must invest resources to screen applicants and recruit the most qualified ones.