Recruiters are picky when it comes to resumes. That means if there are any errors in your resume, they're going to throw it out without even thinking about it.

You’re sitting at your computer ready to craft your “Nice to meet you” emails. You suddenly feel like you’re crafting an “I had a great time” message after a first date. You sit there mulling over how to craft the perfect message to lead to a conversation.

We first came across the term “bossed up” in this viral Nicki Minaj video in which the pop superstar bemoaned the challenges of having to be so many things to so many people at once: sexy, nice, talented, and herself!

Interviews are nerve-wracking enough, and when you add in the complicating factor of being interviewed over the phone? Yikes! You could be in for all kinds of awkward. Without body language cues to help get your message across, take these simple steps to sound your most polished, prepared, and confident over the phone.

When you’re in a job interview, or sitting down for a one-on-one networking meeting, or you’re getting up in front of an audience to make a speech, you’re best off starting by explaining who the heck you are and answering the implicit question:Why should I be listening to you?