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Is work the problem?

February 22, 2016 By Laura Paradise

When you’re not happy in your job, it’s almost never the work itself. It’s the people and the quality of life! And then it’s what you want to get out […]

Filed Under: Career Transitions Tagged With: advice, fit, personality, research, understanding, values

Are your wings clipped? Fly free!

February 18, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Being in the wrong job is like having your wings clipped. You can flap all your want but you won’t get any closer to your vision. You might even feel grounded. The caged […]

Filed Under: Career Transitions Tagged With: meditation, perspective, understanding

Body Language, Believability and Interview Success

February 1, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Body language and energy are often the deciding factors in winning or losing a client, a donation or a job interview. You are successful when you are in alignment: your […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: advice, body, communication, enthusiasm, presence

Interview wisdom: Start with your BIG IMPACT

January 26, 2016 By Laura Paradise

You’ve got to show employers that you deliver results. Results, benefits, impact. In interviews, in cover letters and resumes. And you have to get people’s attention in an interview. That’s […]

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

Career search wisdom

January 12, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Welcome! The starting place of this blog—and of your career search—is abundance—the recognition that each of us has a unique mix of skills, experience and interests that makes a difference […]

Filed Under: Other Tagged With: communication, self-promotion, soft skills, success, understanding, values

What hiring managers listen for!

January 12, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Hiring managers want to know that you will be successful in the position. They want to hire people that are knowledgeable, driven and low maintenance. Here’s what that means in […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: communication, culture, enthusiasm, hard skills, research

Interview as Conversation: The Power of Being Present

January 7, 2016 By Laura Paradise

What’s one of the worst things you can do in an interview? Focus on getting the job! Focusing on the outcome can take your energy away from focusing on the […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: advice, body, communication, connection, fit, presence, research

Interviews and speed dating- how to get a second date!

December 3, 2015 By Laura Paradise

Interviewing is a lot like speed dating. Getting asked for a second date comes down to chemistry, luck, and timing (after all someone cute and smart could have showed up […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: body, fit, hard skills, impact, practice, self-promotion

Wrapping your job offer

November 24, 2015 By Laura Paradise

It’s the season of giving. How about bringing the spirit of giving to your next interview or job presentation? The language we use to describe job search activities influences our […]

Filed Under: Self-esteem Tagged With: body, communication, giving, hard skills, personality

Getting the work you love: a reality check

November 17, 2015 By Laura Paradise

What’s between you and doing work you love? For many of us, fear is blocking the path. The only wrong decision you can make is to listen to fear. Rather, get clear […]

Filed Under: Career Transitions, Other Tagged With: are you ready, communication, fear, fit, practice, self-promotion, talking about yourself, values

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