Free Career Advice

Discover free career advice and strategies from Barb Garrison with Internal Groove.

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Crank It Up and Breathe It Out

Don’t be nervous about your next interview. Use this unconventional technique to pump up your confidence and leave a great impression.

Answering the Question “What Do You Do?”

If you’re an entrepreneur (or even a budding one), when you’re networking and someone asks you what you do, do you stumble over what to say or does it come out sounding boring? Here is the most critical key to answering that question in a way that engages someone in a deeper dialogue.

Tune In to Real Accomplishment!

What types of projects is your workday comprised of? Moving forward in your business (and your life) requires certain tasks. Here’s a simple hint for self-management and tuning your antenna to the frequency of success.

Be Fair to Yourself and to Your Client

What is “fair” when negotiating with a client? Use the information contained in this nugget to examine your definition of fair, and make sure your negotiations are fair to both you and your client.

Will It Be Over Soon?!

Interviewing for a job can be stressful, but it shouldn’t be terrifying. Thankfully, there are some ways to make the interview process part of your job search strategy more bearable.

One Tiny Step Can Put You on the Path to Completion

Are you overwhelmed at the prospect of finishing a seemingly monumental task? Do you become easily discouraged or distracted at the mere thought of it? Here is a sublime self-management remedy for quickly moving out of overwhelm and into productivity.

State Your Purpose

Do you know what your life purpose is? It isn’t necessarily about what you do for a living, although what you do for a living can be a part of it. This nugget offers some insight on how to construct a meaningful and practical life purpose statement.

Step Out of Scarcity

When money is tight and times are hard, how do you deal? Here’s one way to step out of the mindset of scarcity and celebrate abundance.

Do They Like Me?

Is who you know important when you are searching for your dream job? Yes! But since you don’t always know your interviewer, here are some points to keep in mind for building a positive rapport during an effective job search interview process.

Do You Give it All Away?

It feels good to lend a helping hand! But it’s important to understand why we may be compelled to do so. Use this valuable tip to look a little deeper into your own motives for putting others first.

Cue You

One of the greatest gifts a parent can give a child is freedom to pursue his unique gifts and talents. You are guaranteed to enjoy this simple and easy way to show your children how to live their own truth.

Trust Your Own Value

One of the most important aspects of running a successful business and breaking through your money barriers is acting from a place of courage, which can certainly be a challenge when you’re feeling discouraged. Use this simple reminder to help you keep the faith.

Interviews These Days!

Ever heard of “behavioral job interviewing?” Everybody’s doing it! Get in the know and take this invaluable advice on how to be prepared during your next job interview.

One True You

There are many ways that children learn what their environment demands of them. In a society that encourages conformity, it is sometimes a challenge to discover and develop the qualities that set us apart from others. Here is an inspiring reminder of the value of being (and teaching others to be) unique individuals.