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 […]
The S Word: Advice for Your Next Pitch
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 […]
Genuine enthusiasm
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 […]
The spirit of friendship
Do you approach interviewers as friend or foe? For most of us the attitude is one of doing battle. After all, there is a perceived power mis-match and the interviewer […]
Career transitions and million dollar donations
What do they have in common? They take Guts. Stamina. Mindfulness. Dealing with FEAR. Talking to BIG STATUS people. Preparing for BIG WINS. Securing your ideal job is on par […]
Advice for Hiring Managers: Rapport, rapport, rapport
On behalf of job seekers, here’s some kind advice for the people doing the interviewing… Dear Hiring Manager, I know you have a lot of work to do and you […]
Interviewing: it’s NOT what you say!
We’re obsessed with getting the right answer. But, our words are only a small fraction of what people remember … as in about seven percent of what people take in […]
Interviews ARE getting harder!
If you’re up for a professional job, you have to show that you can think and anticipate. Think about what it takes to be successful and integrate into the culture, […]
Job Interview Secret: Believing people like you!
People hire people they like, right? Truth be told, I believe that most people I meet will like me. And, yes, I’ve had lots of great job interviews and great […]
Job Interview, Here I Come!
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 […]