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 […]
Your brain locks onto what you lock onto! What is your self talk?
Overheard at yesterday’s CONNECT-WORK-THRIVE “Return to Work” conference http://connectworkthrive.com/targeted primarily to moms and dads returning to work: I don’t know what to focus on I spent all those years getting my […]
Afraid of interviews? What to do when you’re shy
Conventional wisdom is that you have to toot your own horn to get hired or promoted. That’s great advice when you’re comfortable talking boldly and confidently about yourself. Not all […]
Looking for a job? Self-promotion is not a dirty word!
If you’re going to compete in work and business, you’ve got to puff up and speak up. There are a lot of people strutting around like peacocks demanding attention. Don’t […]