Do you know the difference between a job doing skill and a job fitting-in skill? Employers do. Be sure you do too! In a job interview, you’ve got to demonstrate […]
A Fresh Approach to Interview Stories
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 […]
Getting an informational interview
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 […]
S is for SOLID Interview Stories
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? […]
Do this before your next interview
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 […]
Mind your P’s, Easy on your Q’s
Heed this advice if you’re about to interview, network, try to make an impression on your boss or talk to a prospective client. P – Prepare There is a lot behind […]
The three best ways to brag in an interview
When you’re interviewing, YOU have to be visible. It’s up to you to speak on your own behalf, to take credit for your skills and talents and accomplishments. As they say, […]
Be the hero of your interview story
You did it. You are responsible. You saved the day. Stop telling boring, factual, lifeless interview stories. Tell stories that have conflict and struggle, stories where you are the hero that […]
What’s good for your posture is good for your pitch
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
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 […]