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Career transitions and million dollar donations

November 14, 2016 By Laura Paradise

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 […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: advice, body, career change, communication, confidence, fear, success

Best Coaching Advice of 2016

July 27, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Yes, “be a big dog” makes the top ten list! Is it time for a shift or re-set? As a coach, I look for are patterns and ways to help […]

Filed Under: Apply Smart Tagged With: advice, balance, body, coaching, confidence, LinkedIn, search strategies

Avoid rejection: tips from a recruiter

July 12, 2016 By Laura Paradise

You submit your resume online. You never get a reply. You submit your resume online. You get an acknowledgement immediately. And then nothing. You submit your application online. It’s 2 […]

Filed Under: Apply Smart Tagged With: advice, hiring managers, LinkedIn

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

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

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

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

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 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

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