Things are rapidly changing for all of us. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we find ourselves redefining how we work, exercise, shop, and socialize. We are challenged to rediscover – or maybe learn for the first time – how to be productive and happy with less human interaction and more social distancing. My prediction is […]
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Are you prepared for your next interview?
It takes less than a minute to Google “Most frequently asked interview questions.” Despite the few seconds that are required to complete this task, many interviewees come to interviews unprepared to answer them and end up underwhelming their interviewers. When I work with individuals who are prepping for an interview, they usually moan when I […]
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Celtics’ Brad Stevens Understands What It Means to Use Your Strengths
On occasion I think that the plethora of sports-related metaphors used in the business world may be a bit overdone . . . but then a perfect one just falls in my lap. Recently, I read an interview with the newly-hired Boston Celtics head coach, Brad Stevens. I’m admittedly a Stevens fan and his interview […]
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What Now? 3 Tips for New Graduates
The graduation parties have come and gone. The flurry of activities that were initiated in the wee hours of the night while cramming for finals and culminated at the cap and gown ceremony have at last come to an end. You can almost hear the graduates and their parents exhaling and see the “We made […]
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Volunteering – It’s A Career Must
I just finished reading an article by Noble McIntyre entitled “The Hidden Benefits of Volunteering Your Time.” And I could not agree more. In fact, the benefits are so easily recognized, a more apt title might have been “The Glaringly Obvious Benefits of Volunteering.” The article lists common reasons to volunteer that relate to resume […]
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3 Tips for Preparing for a Big Interview
Careful preparation for a big interview or client meeting is critical to confidence and success. How do you prepare for potentially career-changing events? Below are three tips to help to build self-assurance, harness past success, and hit the bull’s-eye. Recognize that your non-verbal communication will speak louder than your verbal communication. Remember to sit straight and be alert in the waiting room and in the interview. Did […]
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