One of the most crucial job search skills is knowing how to tell stories in your job interviews–whether you call them STAR stories, SOAR stories or whatever. As an interview coach, I’m constantly hearing job seekers make the same big mistake.

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If job postings are windows into the working world, maybe somebody needs to clean the glass, because it can be awfully hard to know what you’re really seeing! That’s why the first letter in REAL stands for “Read between the lines” when you read job postings. I’ll also explore how to Evaluate the fit, Apply with an advantage and Learn from the experience.

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Let’s look at how to make an interview presentation stand out and impress the hiring committee.

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You’ve seen so much advice on how to get a job, you’re overwhelmed. What’s really going to get you into the job you want, fast? The following are the top 10 ways to get a job you’ll love as efficiently as possible. #10: Don’t fly blind: study up on job search. Start with an up-to-date “resume [continue reading…]

A lot has been written about getting your job interview off to a good start by acing the question, “Would you tell me about yourself?” But what if they open with “Why are you interested in this job?” How can you make that question work for you? Your first interview answer is a first impression, [continue reading…]