Career Search Wisdom - Paradise Coaching

My Commitment to You

March 22, 2017 By Laura Paradise

I want you to succeed. Yes, I am a career coach and I want you to do your good work in the world. I want you to be excited by […]

What’s good for your posture is good for your pitch

March 9, 2017 By Laura Paradise

Pitching yourself or your services is a physical act. So, how about making a warm-up of talking to someone else part of your preparation?! … candidates who are confident and enthusiastic […]

Ten Reasons you MUST practice in front of someone before a job interview

March 3, 2017 By Laura Paradise

A job interview is not a dress rehearsal. Here are ten reasons that you MUST practice in front of someone else first. To get out of your head. To find […]

If you’re afraid to brag, read this!

March 1, 2017 By Laura Paradise

Every step of a job search calls for bragging. Let me repeat that: every major piece of a job search – from cover letters and resumes to Linkedin profiles, interviews […]

Brilliant Writing Advice

February 23, 2017 By Laura Paradise

In my writing mastermind group, we did a five-minute warm up. It’s a brilliant practice to support getting great writing done. Here’s what we got out of the short writing […]

Writing for Work

February 21, 2017 By Laura Paradise

Here’s the truth. Writing for work is Marketing and Self-promotion. For an audience. For an outcome. Stop making it hard on yourself by worrying over being sales-y, getting it just right or […]

The Ghost of Jobs Past

February 13, 2017 By Laura Paradise

If you’re looking for a new job, you’re setting your sights on the future, and a more fulfilling one at that. Even if you’re thinking about leaving your job, you […]

The S Word: Advice for Your Next Pitch

January 30, 2017 By Laura Paradise

The S word. No, not superfluous. And not stuff. Not even the ever-popular storytelling trending among career counselors, bloggers and brand marketers. SPECIFIC The S word you need to heed […]

People often hire a coach or find a buddy when they want accountability. Here’s what I know about when accountability works. I hope these tips work for you. Accountability works … When it’s gentle […]

Genuine enthusiasm

January 5, 2017 By Laura Paradise

That’s what will get you hired. Positive energy that is real. That you feel. That we can feel too. It doesn’t have to be total, unconditional love and passion. It […]