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by Thea KELLEY | February 3, 2015
Was it about job interviews that someone once said “There is no glory in practice, but without practice, there is no glory”? It may not initially seem like fun to do mental practice for job interviews, even if you know that mental rehearsal can dramatically improve your performance, as it does for famous musicians and [continue reading…]
by Thea KELLEY | January 20, 2015
Practice makes perfect. One of the most valuable – and overlooked – ways to practice for a successful job interview is in your imagination, via mental practice. There’s also a lot of value in mock interviewing with a friend or coach, or practicing aloud by yourself with a mirror, but don’t skip the inner practice. [continue reading…]
by Thea KELLEY | January 13, 2015
Some of the trickiest job interview questions are the ones about your weaknesses. Questions like these can make you feel a little paranoid! “What is your biggest weakness in your work?” “What are three areas in which your supervisor wants/wanted you to improve?” “What’s your growing edge – what do you wish you could do [continue reading…]
by Thea KELLEY | January 6, 2015
Did you know recruiters spend 19% of their LinkedIn profile viewing time looking at the person’s photo? It may seem silly, but it’s human nature. Within seconds of seeing someone’s face, we feel like we have some idea what kind of person they are. Right or wrong, those first impressions will influence whether we trust [continue reading…]
by Thea KELLEY | December 16, 2014
A friend recently shared a funny post about some strange statements found in cover letters, and I thought I’d pass them along – in the spirit of learning. I am sicking and entry-level position. This unwell sentence reminds us that the automated spelling and grammar checkers in Microsoft Word and in your email program are [continue reading…]
