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 […]
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 […]
Is work the problem?
When you’re not happy in your job, it’s almost never the work itself. It’s the people and the quality of life! And then it’s what you want to get out […]
Interview as Conversation: The Power of Being Present
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 […]
Interviews and speed dating- how to get a second date!
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 […]
Getting the work you love: a reality check
What’s between you and doing work you love? For many of us, fear is blocking the path. The only wrong decision you can make is to listen to fear. Rather, get clear […]
Power and the Job Interview
Getting a job is about power. Your power. Because if you don’t feel powerful, chances are you aren’t going to win interviews or get offers you want. Be honest […]
You’ve been fired!
So have I. And it turns out that you’ve got company. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2014 an average of 55,939 people were laid off or fired EACH […]
Am I good fit? Getting feedback in the Internet Age
Most people looking for work don’t get much feedback. And that leaves a big black hole for figuring out how to improve your job search strategies and materials. Resumes go […]
The most dreaded interview questions: tips to win them over without lying
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 […]