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Three Words Can Change Your Career Trajectory

Filed Under: Boosting My Confidence, Find Your Professional Direction, How to Answer: "Tell Me About Yourself?", Interview Like a Pro, Master Your Mindset, Your Resume and Personal Marketing

Imagine you are in front of a hiring manager. This is your golden opportunity to present your case for candidacy. It’s what you’ve been waiting for. You finally get your chance to explain why you are the best person for the job because of your … Read more about Three Words Can Change Your Career Trajectory

Think of Yourself as Jazz Musician

Filed Under: Boosting My Confidence, how do I answer interview questions?, How do I Feel More Confident?, How to Handle a Job Interview, Imposter Syndrome, Interview Like a Pro, Master Your Mindset

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.

Filed Under: Essential Job Search Tactics, Get an Interview, how do I answer interview questions?, How do I Feel More Confident?, How to Handle a Job Interview, Interview Like a Pro, Job Search, Your Resume and Personal Marketing

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?

Filed Under: Boosting My Confidence, Get an Interview, how do I answer interview questions?, How to Answer: "Tell Me About Yourself?", How to Handle a Job Interview, Interview Like a Pro, Job Requirements, Job Search, Skills

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?

How do I talk About My Mistakes?

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There’s a certain terror that strikes when you make a mistake at work and can’t fix it fast enough. Take this nursing student, whose story was part of an article on the Cosmopolitan UK website: "I worked on a care of the elderly ward. I tried … Read more about How do I talk About My Mistakes?