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The Exact Steps to Win Your Next Interview

“Can you send me a list of interview questions to practice?” To be honest, I hate this question. Here’s why. There are thousands of questions that could get asked in an interview. There is NO WAY that you’ll be able to adequately prepare for every single one. It’s a waste of your time AND it’s stress inducing. Here’s what I recommend instead. 1. Select Your Top Career Stories Start by defining your top 5-8 career stories that are relevant to the role. (when I say “relevant” I mean that these...

Let's talk about how to be successful in your next interview. The first thing we need to consider is communication - how you're speaking and presenting your views AS WELL AS how you're listening to the needs of the interviewer on the other side. There's a lot of focus and training materials out there on how to present your career stories in a relevant, concise, coherent way. But, what I'd like to focus on today is the other person in the room. You see, to be successful in your next interview,...

This week I supported several clients through job interviews. As I helped them prepare, one question kept coming up... "What questions should I ask to stand out?" This is a great question because - as past hiring manager myself - I always took note of the types of questions interviewees asked. Great questions made candidates stand out head and shoulders above others. Personally, the questions I liked the best were the ones that got me thinking and sparked an engaging discussion. It helped me...

Let's talk about the fastest way to land an interview this month. Here's what we'll cover in 60-minutes together: Why your application isn't converting to an interview. How to capture the hiring manager's attention. How to communicate your career results with my signature 4-Part Framework. The easiest way to land a first round interview. SAVE MY SEAT Today I want to talk about the controversial “Easy Apply” button on LinkedIn. While this application process has streamlined things for job...

Let's talk about the fastest way to land an interview this month. Here's what we'll cover in 60-minutes together: Why your application isn't converting to an interview. How to capture the hiring manager's attention. How to communicate your career results with my signature 4-Part Framework. The easiest way to land a first round interview. SAVE MY SEAT Job applications are all about standing out (in a good way)... To do this, it’s important to understand what employers and recruiters are...

Despite the ongoing debate about whether cover letters are still necessary, they remain a valuable tool in the job application process. In fact, they can make a difference in landing that coveted interview, even in a world where many recruiters focus on resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Here are three reasons why you should still write a cover letter, and tips to make the process quick and effective. 1. It's your one shot to tell your story Your resume provides a snapshot of your qualifications,...

What happens if you find a role that you know you’d be a perfect fit for, but you don’t have direct past experience in? Naturally, the next question to ask is “How can I stand out in the sea of candidates who may have a more competitive profile than me?” If this describes your situation, then you’re in luck. This edition of Design a Career You Love will break down how to stand out and land an interview - despite not having direct experience in a role. (for those of you not in this position,...

This month, I've been getting a lot of questions about Applicant Tracking Systems and keyword matching. So let me break this down! 97% of Fortune 500 companies rely on an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to help them hire new employees. The purpose of this software system is to automate time-consuming tasks - like application screening and tracking - for talent teams and create a database of applicants for future opportunities. As a high-achieving professional, it’s important to understand...

September is the start of a new season. When we were young it meant the start of a new school year. Now that we’re older it’s the signal that we have four months left in the calendar year. Eek! Someone once said to me that the two most productive days of the year are the day after Labour Day in September and the first Monday after New Years Eve. So let’s capitalize on this season of focus. Here are three ways to increase your focus and help you achieve your goals before the end of the year....

This week I worked with a client who was feeling overwhelmed by his job search. Between sending out hundreds of LinkedIn messages, preparing for interviews and researching for coffee chats, he felt like he was responding to the urgent without being strategic. It was stressing him out. In our session, we worked through the different types of job search strategies… essentially the best ways to land an interview. Then, we discussed which approach to prioritize and why. Here are the options I...