How to Handle a Job Interview Archives - Ruth Sternberg, Confident Career Search

Anxiety is Actually a Superpower

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Imagine if, instead of dreading interview anxiety, you saw it as your unexpected ally.David Rosmarin, who founded an anxiety treatment center, suggests that shifting how we view anxiety might reveal strengths we didn’t know we had. In Thriving … Read more about Anxiety is Actually a Superpower

Stuck on Interview Prep? Ask an Actor

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The other night I had the pleasure of listening to a bunch of actors audition for a play. I’m stage managing the show, which basically means I’m in charge of logistics, and I was assisting the director in checking people in and collecting their … Read more about Stuck on Interview Prep? Ask an Actor

Think of Yourself as Jazz Musician

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I live in Rochester, NY, and we just finished the annual International Jazz Festival. It’s a highlight of our region, featuring famous and not-so-famous, extraordinarily talented musicians. It opened with concerts by Bonnie Raitt and Pat … Read more about Think of Yourself as Jazz Musician

Resume Not Working? You Are Overlooking This.

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Once upon a time not very long ago, I wanted a certain job. I knew there would be competition. I knew I had to stand out. There would be lots of people with my skills interested in the role. So, I did what most people do: I revised my … Read more about Resume Not Working? You Are Overlooking This.

How do I answer Those Tricky Interview Questions?

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You probably wonder sometimes when you’re talking to employers, “Why are they asking me that?” Because sometimes the questions seem so, well…canned, or in some cases, disconnected from anything practical.It’s not done to throw you off. I … Read more about How do I answer Those Tricky Interview Questions?

Your Inner Game of Job Searching: Relax. Trust Yourself.

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In the 1970s, a tennis coach named W. Timothy Gallwey was helping players improve their games. Over time, his students started to improve—a lot. It was curious. Some of them had not played very long. One woman had not been physically active for … Read more about Your Inner Game of Job Searching: Relax. Trust Yourself.