When I talk, are you listening? Are you present? Are you tuning into what I am saying and how I am saying it… body language and eye contact and tone […]
Be the real you when you interview
Do you want to know what hiring managers really want in a job candidate? Here’s a letter that I have composed with words you can trust. Dear job candidate, Be […]
Authenticity, not PERFECTION
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 […]
Public Speaking Tips
Imagine yourself speaking before a group. It’s your turn to share who you are and to make a strong first impression. Instead of standing center stage, you stand a little […]
Rebuilding Self-Esteem
Confidence is almost an essential ingredient for job seekers. But, there are times when you feel down and nothing looks good, most especially you. Nonetheless, you’ve got to keep on […]
The Improv-Interview Mindset
Ask someone what they love about doing improv and you’ll often hear this: there is no such thing as failure.The more you fail, the better. Celebrate your mistakes. No apologies. […]
Warm up to Cold Calls
Nobody likes the idea of cold calls. Nobody except people on the other side of a call who know the thrill and adrenaline rush of making contact. That, along with […]
It’s Self-Promotion Time!
It’s the start of a new year. I want to put the focus on self-promotion because that’s truly what a job search is all about. Whether it’s interviewing or networking, sending in a […]
Lessons from Halloween
Fear doesn’t show up only when there are ghosts or goblins. A job seeker wrote me recently asking, “How do I stay grounded / centered / OPEN even when a […]
Do your stories pass the “so what” test?
You can list your skills, you can show where you’ve worked and the positions you’ve held. You can talk about projects you’ve worked on and programs you’ve managed. But, do […]
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