You’re an intelligent, talented professional. You’re no beginner – you don’t make the obvious job interview mistakes like being late or leaving your phone on. But you’re not getting offers. Let’s check your interview skills. Chances are good you’re not doing all of the following. Are you emphasizing your key selling points, your unique selling [continue reading…]

If you want to ace a job interview, you need to prepare yourself on every level, inside and out. Mental practice – also known as imagery or visualization – can help you present yourself effectively and get the job. This is not mysticism. It is self-help techniques for learning to do your best in interviews [continue reading…]

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…]

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…]

If you’re looking for a new job, you need to know how to prepare for interview questions – the smart way. First, compile a good list. Anticipate any likely questions that may be prompted by your resume, your LinkedIn profile or other materials the interviewer may have seen. Expect to be asked why you left [continue reading…]