I recently tweeted the following, "Interviewers can sense lack of your confidence like a dog smells fear; try SHARING yourself, in stead of 'selling' yourself. You'll relax." It's true. It's also easier said than done.
The idea of an interview is stressful enough...after all, you NEED and/or WANT this job! Interviewers certainly understand and accept some nervousness, ...
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If you are all from my generation, you may remember the phenomenal Marlo Thomas album, "Free to Be...You and Me"
If you have not, the album used a variety of lighthearted songs and skits to "salute values such as individuality, tolerance, and happiness with one's identity; ...
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Quick story-
My client, a sweet and introverted techie, (bless his heart) is so very talented, yet found himself unexpectedly unemployed for nearly a year when he reached out to me for help with his resume, cover letter and interviewing skills. Results? Fresh confidence and two interviews where none had existed before.
He received one offer. That's all ...
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Every day, educate my clients and prospects in some pretty basic areas of current resume etiquette. Basic to me, maybe, but not basic to them. After all, it's my job to keep up on this info! To really get noticed, I work with my clients on personal branding to establish distinguishing factors ...
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