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But do I want to work with you?

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I get an email from a client. To her surprise, she’s invited for a second interview with an employer who was lukewarm if not disinterested during her first interview. The […]

WOW! You have an Impact!

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I recently got an email newsletter from a friend with the subject line: WOW! Naturally, I had to read further to find out what the WOW was about. I loved that she […]

Do you need a Wild Card?

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Imagine having a stack of “wild” cards on your desk or tucked in your pocket. Cards that give you a dose of righteous energy or a boost when you most need it, […]

The Perils of Perfection

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I was an evaluator recently in a speech contest. The speaker was articulate and well rehearsed. She was witty and funny. She had choreographed her speech tuning up her body […]

Your Questions Matter

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You’re talking-to a recruiter. You’re at a networking event. You have a screening interview for a job. You have a job interview. You’re talking to a potential client. You’re meeting […]

Values and Job Satisfaction

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When you are choosing a position, alignment of values ought to be part of your criteria. You should be able to articulate your core values, including what you expect from […]

Job Search Haiku

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Elusive careerLooking for a referral sourceWho will introduce me? Resume algorithmLet me get land an interviewI have used keywords. Networking eventSocially awkward introvertSmile and shake a hand Job interviewer,Show some love. […]