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Job Interview, Here I Come!

July 9, 2016 By Laura Paradise

A successful interview comes down to four key things: 1. Positive energy. Hiring managers choose people who are confident, enthusiastic and articulate. So, show up with a “can do” attitude […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: body, enthusiasm, hard skills, research, soft skills

Your perfect elevator pitch

July 6, 2016 By Laura Paradise

With everyone working on branding, you likely have plenty of material for a great elevator pitch. Here are my top twelve “do’s” for a successful elevator pitch, based on years […]

Filed Under: Networking Tagged With: authenticity, coaching, communication, confidence, practice

You’re not perfect, but you could be better at…

May 17, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Most people think they have to be cagey when it comes to answering the question, what is your major weakness. They’ve been told it’s best to name a weakness that […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: advice, hard skills, talking about yourself

Elegance, simplicity, functionality

May 17, 2016 By Laura Paradise

That’s what I look for in a resume. That’s what I look for in a website. You have to make sure that your materials do the job, that is—to show […]

Filed Under: Apply Smart Tagged With: clarity, communication, hard skills, resumes, soft skills

Do you hate branding?

May 17, 2016 By Laura Paradise

I hate branding. I am not a cow, I do not want a label or a universal price code emblazoned on my body. No one is going to remember me […]

Filed Under: Apply Smart Tagged With: advice, coaching, communication, LinkedIn, resumes, self-promotion, talking about yourself

Interviews and Honesty

May 17, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Do you think you’re better off lying in an interview? About why you left a job, about getting fired, or about gaps in your resume? You probably think that telling […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Self-esteem Tagged With: communication, honesty, practice, soft skills, storytelling

Stand up! Getting a new perspective

May 17, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Perspective has everything to do with success in a job search. Your perspective influences your attitude and energy, which influences your communication skills and your motivation. All of us get […]

Filed Under: Apply Smart Tagged With: body, clarity, communication, exercise, search strategies, success

Yes You Can!

March 21, 2016 By Laura Paradise

It’s campaign season. I’ll bet you remember: Yes, we Can! What a great campaign slogan. It conveys power. It asserts success. It communicates capability, competency and action. It sets the […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Self-esteem Tagged With: clarity, enthusiasm, exercise, honesty, practice

When do you flub it?

March 8, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Call it choking, call it the imposter syndrome, call it nervous energy… you know when you flub it. You know what it looks like and what it sounds like. You […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Self-esteem Tagged With: advice, body, clarity, fear

How to look before you leap!

February 29, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Recruiters know a lot of about looking and leaping to new jobs, and doing so successfully. In honor of Leap Day, here’s sage advice from fabulous nonprofit recruiter Leyna Bernstein […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: advice, communication, research, self-promotion

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