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You are a storyteller

May 15, 2018 By Laura Paradise

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 […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Self-esteem Tagged With: body, communication, connection, enthusiasm, storytelling, values

Your opening (interview) line

February 28, 2018 By Laura Paradise

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 […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: checklist, communication, preparation, storytelling

A Fresh Approach to Interview Stories

November 16, 2017 By Laura Paradise

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 […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: communication, exercise, impact, preparation, storytelling

S is for SOLID Interview Stories

September 26, 2017 By Laura Paradise

Here”S” how to prepare for your next Interview: Stories. Think about what makes a good strong, story. A beginning, middle and end. A clear message or moral. What did you learn? […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: advice, communication, preparation, storytelling

Be the hero of your interview story

May 5, 2017 By Laura Paradise

You did it. You are responsible. You saved the day. Stop telling boring, factual, lifeless interview stories. Tell stories that have conflict and struggle, stories where you are the hero that […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Self-esteem Tagged With: communication, hard skills, soft skills, storytelling

Interviews and Honesty

May 17, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Do you think you’re better off lying in an interview? About why you left a job, about getting fired, or about gaps in your resume? You probably think that telling […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Self-esteem Tagged With: communication, honesty, practice, soft skills, storytelling

Interview wisdom: Start with your BIG IMPACT

January 26, 2016 By Laura Paradise

You’ve got to show employers that you deliver results. Results, benefits, impact. In interviews, in cover letters and resumes. And you have to get people’s attention in an interview. That’s […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: communication, exercise, impact, practice, storytelling

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Upcoming Events!

 

April 4, 3:30-5 pm, In Person. Writing from the Heart: Find your Inner Wisdom.

Free! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heart-on-paper-journaling-as-a-path-to-inner-wisdom-tickets-1301310066439?aff=oddtdtcreator

Six week Online Job Search Group, Monday March 10 – April 14, 5:30-7 pm, $25/session. 

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