Do you ever doubt your own abilities to a point where you feel like a fraud? Where you feel like you're not as competent as other people might think you are? Imposter syndrome can be a big barrier to putting yourself out there to pursue opportunities--from taking on...
How can I always be ready for my next career move? Whether you're actively job hunting, happily employed, or somewhere in between, here are some simple things you can do that take little time, yet help you gain a big advantage when an opportunity comes up. Keep...
What if I'm not fully qualified for a job that looks interesting to me? Should I still apply? This is a common conundrum for job seekers who look at a job description and don't check every box on the list of the employer's qualifications. And for this reason,...
Sharing stories, anecdotes, and examples in your job interview will definitely give you the edge. But there is one more thing you can do to make your story even more powerful in your interviews. This technique can help you level up your storytelling so that you can...
Where do you see yourself in five years? You may wonder why this job interview question comes up, because you're talking about the job at hand--the here and now-- right? The Reason Behind "Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?" Your interviewer wants to see...
You've finished your job interviews with a company you're really excited about only to find out that you've been rejected. After you've received that dreaded "no thank you" message, what do you do?First, Try to Get Feedback Rather than just accept that you've been...
"Can you walk me through your resume?" This is a common, early-stage job interview question that you need to know how to answer in a strong, succinct way.Why Employers Ask This Question So, why does an employer ask "Can you walk me through your resume?" You know...
So how exactly should you follow up after a job interview? And what should you do if you don't hear back from the company? The first order of business is to write an interview thank you note within 24 hours to everyone you met with. A well-written note from the heart...
"Why are you looking for a job right now?" "Why are you leaving your company?" "Why are you in the job market?" These questions are all in the same general category and they seem innocent enough, right? But be careful! The way you answer this question can reveal a lot...
Do you swivel, shift, click, or bounce when you're interviewing for a job? If so, these distracting behaviors can take the interviewer's focus away from what you're saying instead to what you're doing. Here are four common distracting tendencies and how to fix...