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5 Steps for Taking Positive Action in Your Job Search

“I will never find a job!”  “I’m just not as smart as other candidates.”  “What is wrong with me?” As a job seeker, it’s very common to have these thoughts.  It’s understandable that you will start to feel discouraged when you aren’t getting leads, hearing back from employers, or aren’t landing interviews.  Many people begin to internalize their perceived lack ...

How to Speak with Confidence

Whether you’re giving a presentation to your board of directors or negotiating a contract with a client, communicating with confidence is essential. However, that doesn’t mean you have to be perfect. In fact, making mistakes is part of the process. By learning how to recover from mistakes and stay confident during challenging conversations, you can become a more effective communicator. ...

Jumpstart Your Job Search During Your Downtime!

Many job seekers find it difficult to look for a job during their downtime because they simply don’t feel they have the time. However, if you take a few steps to implement an effective job search strategy, you can make the most of your limited time and maximize your chances of landing a great gig. First, get organized and develop ...

How to Respond to the Dreaded “Weakness” Question!

Do you start squirming and get uncomfortable just thinking about how you’re going to respond to the interview question, “Can you tell me about some of your weaknesses?” Most of my clients do! Today, I want to dispel some myths for you about that question and teach you how to respond to it! Myth #1 –“I should try to turn ...

5 Ways to Identify Your Strengths

You have a big interview next week and you’re preparing for the big day. As part of your preparation, you’re trying to figure out how to answer the question “What are your strengths?” Of course, you feel you have many strengths, but do you know what they really are? How do you identify what your strengths are and how do ...