How Not to Go Blank in an Interview

It’s terrifying. You’re in the middle of telling a story and suddenly you have nothing to say. Your face goes hot and your stomach goes cold. Well, let’s fix it. In this post I’ll teach you how not to go blank in an interview.

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How to Avoid Toxic Workplaces in Your Job Search

The easiest time to escape a “nightmare job” is before you ever take it. With that in mind, let’s look at how to avoid toxic workplaces in your job search.

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10 Ways to Prove Your Emotional Intelligence (Soft Skills) in a Job Interview

Emotional intelligence is a huge factor in employee success, and more companies are realizing it. How can you prove you have it when you interview for a job?

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USP: The Guiding Light for Your Interview

One of the biggest “aha!” moments for many of my clients comes as we develop their unique selling proposition (USP). Your USP is your unique answer to employers’ question – stated or not – “Why should we hire you instead of another candidate?” You may have 20 reasons why they should hire you, but the [continue reading…]

Interview Storytelling: SOAR stories examples

Storytelling is one of the most essential skills in a successful job search. Doing it well can mean getting a great job much sooner. In this post I’ll provide SOAR story examples and tips. Your success stories prove what you can do for an employer. They’re vital in job interviews – especially for answering behavioral [continue reading…]