I want to write about a topic that makes a lot of people squirm. Self-esteem. Lots of people don’t really believe they’re that good. Maybe they feel like an imposter. […]
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 […]
Quitters CAN be Choosers
All too many of us have been there. Bad bosses, ridiculous expectations, inadequate compensation, harassment, toxicity, behaviors that verge on abuse. Any sensible person would quit! Some of us flee […]
Best Interview Stories
When you’re interviewing, you want to highlight your: Skills, accomplishments, and impact. Your stories need to be: Relevant to the job/industry you’re pursuing. They need to show Results. Transformation. Impact. […]
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 […]
Interview warm-ups that work
Going to an interview “cold” is like facing a mountain lion. You’re facing a threat. In that interview-mountain lion moment, you have a fear response: you freeze, you panic, you flee […]
Your Welcoming Spirit
From job interviews and networking to the first day of a new job, the spirit of welcoming can help you make connections, get hired and feel welcomed in return! Pay attention to […]
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 […]
The Interview Power Play
Let’s face it: Interviews can be a contrived power play. The interviewer has the power and you have to meet it. With a strong sense of self. You have to […]
Healthy Narcissism: are you practicing it?
What’s the first step in a job search? Knowing that you have value. Knowing what you offer. Healthy Narcissism. Yes, the starting place is YOU. You, puffed up and proud. […]
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