A few weeks ago, I talked about how applying the concepts of “The Work” helped me realized that my very bad week really wasn’t that bad. Now, I’m excited to present to you a transcript of a client, “J,” exploring her thoughts about her job using Katie’s process with Facilitator Kathleen Sepeda. As you read […]
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One of the most common behavioral questions asked in a job interview is, “What are your weaknesses?” If this question causes you to find a new weakness in your knees, don’t fret. You’re not alone! But, by the time you’re done reading these job interview tips, you’ll answer this question like a pro. Be a
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Yesterday was a bad day. My computer broke in the middle of an order and caused a productivity nightmare. The pet store hassled me about a return. They really don’t care about their customers. A guy almost hit me head-on by going the wrong way around a round-about. What a jerk! When I got into
Aside from being an opportunity to chow down on a delicious meal with friends, Thanksgiving is the perfect annual reminder to consider the things we’re grateful for and give back if we’re able. This year, even though I’m unable to experience the holiday with family due to the complications of distance and the pandemic, I’m
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There are many articles about how to conduct successful Zoom video interviews. The most common advice includes: Test your technology beforehand to ensure your camera, microphone, and chat software are working harmoniously. Show up early for the actual meeting to ensure everything is working right and show respect for the person interviewing you. Sit in
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The night before the interview, you didn’t sleep thinking about how you were going to skirt your way around admitting to your lack of a specific skill (let’s just call that skill “Salesforce” for the sake of this example). Now, the interview is here, and it looks like you might just make it through without
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I’m constantly overlooked by interviewers for being overqualified. What do I do to convince them I’m right for this job? Interview Coaching Client Unless your career history is perfectly aligned with the job description, there may be some doubts you need to address during interviews. Whether you are worried that your experience is in a
Job Interviews: Elephants in the Room? Ride them! Read More »
How do you determine what resume keywords to include? Do you remember back when writing your resume meant jotting down your contact info, education, work history, and hobbies? Nobody cared about resume keywords. But, now, with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and increasing competitiveness in the job market, your resume keywords are, well, key!
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