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Writing GREAT Cover Letters

November 29, 2017 By Laura Paradise

There are good cover letters and there are great cover letters.  Here are the basics for a good one, which may get you in the door, and tips for a […]

Filed Under: Apply Smart Tagged With: coaching, commitment, communication, cover letter, culture, enthusiasm, fit, personality

A Fresh Approach to Interview Stories

November 16, 2017 By Laura Paradise

If you want to nail it when it comes to communicating your impact, it starts with telling a before and after story. Employers want to know your impact (that’s the […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: communication, exercise, impact, preparation, storytelling

Networking is nest-building

November 7, 2017 By Laura Paradise

  Seventy percent of jobs come through networking! Yes, networking. What is networking but weaving together conversations and connections to create structures that supports you, and your job search? You […]

Filed Under: Networking Tagged With: community, connection, search strategies

Resumes are like perfume

October 30, 2017 By Laura Paradise

Like a good perfume, your resume should entice and linger. Not too much or you’ll overwhelm. Just enough that you’ll be remembered. For the right things. Just enough to call […]

Filed Under: Apply Smart Tagged With: communication, personality, resumes

Getting an informational interview

October 5, 2017 By Laura Paradise

Subject line: lunch or coffee? Reply: why, yes, I’d love to meet you. Agenda: informational interview! Imagine receiving an email with the subject line: lunch or coffee?! Would you answer […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Networking Tagged With: advice, community, connection, informational interview

S is for SOLID Interview Stories

September 26, 2017 By Laura Paradise

Here”S” how to prepare for your next Interview: Stories. Think about what makes a good strong, story. A beginning, middle and end. A clear message or moral. What did you learn? […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: advice, communication, preparation, storytelling

Do this before your next interview

September 7, 2017 By Laura Paradise

When you’re you interviewing, you want to make a connection and establish trust and credibility right away. That means knowing the culture, the language, and the norms of a company […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: culture, exercise, LinkedIn, preparation, research

Healthy Narcissism: are you practicing it?

September 1, 2017 By Laura Paradise

What’s the first step in a job search? Knowing that you have value. Knowing what you offer. Healthy Narcissism. Yes, the starting place is YOU. You, puffed up and proud. […]

Filed Under: Self-esteem Tagged With: confidence, practice, self-promotion

Make a date with discomfort

August 8, 2017 By Laura Paradise

I stretched myself today. I gave a speech. I spoke out loud. I stood in front of people. I got evaluated. I had to document and support my points. I […]

Filed Under: Meditations Tagged With: body, comfort zone, confidence, practice

Your Job Satisfaction Criteria

August 3, 2017 By Laura Paradise

Deciding what you do professionally means getting clear about what gives you FULFILLMENT AND SATISFACTION, in the short-term and in the long-run. You want to be able to answer these […]

Filed Under: Career Transitions Tagged With: career change, clarity, exercise

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