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Authenticity, not PERFECTION

October 18, 2019 By Laura Paradise

What’s your nickname? What’s your element? If you were an animal, vegetable or mineral, what would you be? Don’t try to come up with the perfect answer. Trust your imagination […]

Filed Under: Self-esteem Tagged With: authenticity, communication, fit

Interviewing is Connecting

May 1, 2018 By Laura Paradise

The phrase “only connect” is a key when interviewing. Employers hire people who are relatable. Rapport, trust, and connection trump credibility. Employers hire people who are genuine and believable. Yes, nervousness is […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: authenticity, communication, connection, enthusiasm, talking about yourself

Genuine enthusiasm

January 5, 2017 By Laura Paradise

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 […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Self-esteem Tagged With: authenticity, coaching, confidence, enthusiasm

Advice for Hiring Managers: Rapport, rapport, rapport

October 24, 2016 By Laura Paradise

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 […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Self-esteem Tagged With: authenticity, body, confidence, connection, giving

Your perfect elevator pitch

July 6, 2016 By Laura Paradise

With everyone working on branding, you likely have plenty of material for a great elevator pitch. Here are my top twelve “do’s” for a successful elevator pitch, based on years […]

Filed Under: Networking Tagged With: authenticity, coaching, communication, confidence, practice

Respect yourself!

May 7, 2015 By Laura Paradise

Here’s the the most important piece of advice I give all my clients working on finding their right work and finding satisfaction in their jobs: Respect yourself! As a coach, […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Self-esteem Tagged With: authenticity, clarity, values

The most dreaded interview questions: tips to win them over without lying

March 6, 2015 By Laura Paradise

Which interview questions do you dread the most: why did you leave your last job? Tell me about yourself (e.g., is there a logical thread in your work history?). What […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: authenticity, body, career change, coaching, exercise, fit, honesty, research

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Upcoming Events!

 

April 4, 3:30-5 pm, In Person. Writing from the Heart: Find your Inner Wisdom.

Free! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heart-on-paper-journaling-as-a-path-to-inner-wisdom-tickets-1301310066439?aff=oddtdtcreator

Six week Online Job Search Group, Monday March 10 – April 14, 5:30-7 pm, $25/session. 

To attend, RSVP to lparadise.coach@gmail.com

 

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