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10 Strategies For Overcoming Interview Nervousness – Part #2
Last week we shared the first 5 of 10 strategies to help you overcome interview nervousness. Today, we will share the final 5, helping you reduce stress and ace your next interview. Strategy #6 – Have Some Fun. I know it sounds cliché, but enjoy the process. And to help you reduce some of your anxiety, head out for some fun the day before. Go to the movies, get pampered, spend time with friends. You’ll improve your mood and be better prepared to wow your potential boss the next day. Strategy #7 – Exercise. Those little things called endorphins are at play here and will help you feel...
read more10 Strategies For Overcoming Interview Nervousness – Part #1
When it comes to job interviews, everyone I’ve met experiences nervousness, no matter if they are a novice or a pro at interviewing. During the next two posts, I am going to share with you 10 strategies to help you better prepare for your next interview. Strategy #1 Practice, Practice, Practice! Did I say practice? Seriously, you hear this all the time but it truly is one of the most important things you can do to alleviate stress and perform at your best in an interview. To help you practice, I suggest the following: Review organization website & social media. This will provide you...
read moreHow to craft accomplishments for career growth success!
According to a study conducted by Everest College, a whopping 92% of Americans fear job interviews. Why? One of the most cited reasons is performance based. Candidates are unsure of what to say to answer those perceived complicated questions. But what if we told you there was a simple and effective way to reduce your interview anxiety, leave a positive lasting impression and increase your chances of getting the job? The answer is in Success Stories! What do interviewers look for in candidates? Most often, they attempt to gauge your listening skills. They want to establish a base line...
read moreHow to make your vision a reality!
If you’ve been following along over the last few installments, then you know we’ve been talking about a career vision: what it is, how to create one, and this week, how you can act it to make it a reality. Ideas on paper are one thing, but truly realizing what’s inspiring for you, that’s your ultimate goal! Your vision is just the start of ideas. They will, like little acorns, be able to take root and grow with the right nurturing. And if you remember at the very beginning of this conversation, I talked about a surprise tip, so here you go: research shows that a vision without a...
read moreArticulating priority factors in your career future!
In my last blog, I discussed what exactly a career vision is and how it can be helpful to you. Now let’s shift into doing a little bit of work, articulating priority factors in your career future. As I go through this, it is likely going to bring up some things for you, and it may not be comfortable. I know from experience helping thousands of clients this can be an uncomfortable process for people. Why? Here’s one reason: I’ve done quite a bit of work with personal development guru Tony Robbins, and he talks about the concept of certainty versus uncertainty. As humans, most of...
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