Listen more than you talk. Have three key questions in your pocket. Start with WHAT questions, not DO YOU KNOW questions. Open ended questions are conversation starters. Yes/no questions can […]
You are a storyteller
All of us love stories, and tell stories beautifully. In moments, we take someone to a childhood moment trying to catch slippery tadpoles, we smile while describing being pursued by stray cows (!), we are […]
The Best Resume Advice
A resume is a tool. It is a key that should fit into a lock and open the door to an interview. When creating your resume, let go of the […]
Interviewing is Connecting
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 […]
After hello, how do you introduce yourself?
Introductions are like cake frosting. It’s the first thing people taste. And when it’s good (and digestible), people want more! How about you – when it comes to introducing yourself, what […]
Your opening (interview) line
The expression – this is not a dress rehearsal – absolutely applies to interviews in more ways than one. Yes, interviews are the time when you are center stage. What […]
Do you know about HEADLINE THINKING?
Emails, job applications, cover letters, interviews. We live in a 140-character world. All of us are challenged by information overload and the space and pace of communication. Headlines and opening […]
Writing GREAT Cover Letters
There are good cover letters and there are great cover letters. Here are the basics for a good one, which may get you in the door, and tips for a […]
A Fresh Approach to Interview Stories
If you want to nail it when it comes to communicating your impact, it starts with telling a before and after story. Employers want to know your impact (that’s the […]
Resumes are like perfume
Like a good perfume, your resume should entice and linger. Not too much or you’ll overwhelm. Just enough that you’ll be remembered. For the right things. Just enough to call […]
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