Tag: job search

Surviving Corporate Burnout and Designing a Career You Love | Straight Up Wellness Podcast with Kate Jaramillo

Surviving Corporate Burnout and Designing a Career You Love | Straight Up Wellness Podcast with Kate Jaramillo

How do you react when something unexpectedly “bad” happens to you? Chances are at first, it’s not positive. That’s totally normal. However, the sooner you can move through your initial reaction, the sooner you can begin to rebuild… and even discover the hidden gift in what has happened. EVERYTHING that happens to you has a hidden gift! This podcast episode with Kate Jaramillo, Straight Up Wellness, offers some great tips for how to use an “undesirable” event as a catalyst for creating a better future for yourself.

Show Some Appreciation

Show Some Appreciation

Time is valuable! One way to make a positive impression after a job interview is to acknowledge the time the interviewer has spent with you. Watch this short interview tips video clip and learn how to make this important part of the interview process a quick and simple step that never gets forgotten.

I Have What You're Looking For

I Have What You’re Looking For

The desired outcome of a job interview is to send a message that you are the person for the job. Here is one beautifully effective strategy for accomplishing this goal.

Know It. Own It. Share It.

Know It. Own It. Share It.

Knowing your strengths when you go into a job interview is a no-brainer. Listen up for some compelling reasons why it’s important to know them, and how to effectively convey them in an interview.

Do You Know Who You're Talking to?

Do You Know Who You’re Talking to?

People hire those they know, like, and trust. This doesn’t mean you have to know someone before you walk into an interview. But there are things you can (and should) do beforehand to put yourself on the call-back list.

A Work in Progress - Interview Skills - Reframing Weaknesses

A Work in Progress

Personal hang-ups, shortcomings, weaknesses… No one wants to talk about these in a job interview. Luckily, there is a constructive way to frame your discourse on such matters. Here’s how you can turn weakness into strength.

A Personal Touch

A Personal Touch

Does your resume have personality? Here are some ways to infuse your resume with a little something special and unique to you… and remember, money talks!

Boldly Go Where Job Boards Do Not Lead

Boldly Go Where Job Boards Do Not Lead

One way to search for a job is in the box of job board listings. However, there is a much more creative and motivating way to find a job that could be a great fit for YOU. Find it here, and start your gears to turning!