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Interviewing: it’s NOT what you say!

October 10, 2016 By Laura Paradise

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 […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: body, confidence, enthusiasm, listening, mindset

Job Interview Secret: Believing people like you!

September 6, 2016 By Laura Paradise

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 […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Self-esteem Tagged With: body, coaching, confidence, personality, play, practice

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

Job Interview, Here I Come!

July 9, 2016 By Laura Paradise

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 […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: body, enthusiasm, hard skills, research, soft skills

Stand up! Getting a new perspective

May 17, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Perspective has everything to do with success in a job search. Your perspective influences your attitude and energy, which influences your communication skills and your motivation. All of us get […]

Filed Under: Apply Smart Tagged With: body, clarity, communication, exercise, search strategies, success

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

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

Interviews and speed dating- how to get a second date!

December 3, 2015 By Laura Paradise

Interviewing is a lot like speed dating. Getting asked for a second date comes down to chemistry, luck, and timing (after all someone cute and smart could have showed up […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: body, fit, hard skills, impact, practice, self-promotion

Wrapping your job offer

November 24, 2015 By Laura Paradise

It’s the season of giving. How about bringing the spirit of giving to your next interview or job presentation? The language we use to describe job search activities influences our […]

Filed Under: Self-esteem Tagged With: body, communication, giving, hard skills, personality

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