Be Calm & Confident on the Phone Phone interviews are not an “easy” version of in-person interviews. Sometimes they create even more anxiety than a face-to-face meeting. In this article that I wrote for the Jobscan blog, I shared ways to prepare...
The Clothes Make the Man …Or Do They? I took my two daughters to Oregon Ballet Theater’s performance of The Nutcracker earlier this month. We dressed up in fancy clothes, had brunch at an upscale restaurant, then headed to the auditorium for their first ever...
Tips for Phone Conversations Did you know that your body language affects your tone of voice? Things like posture, movement, and breathing can all impact how you sound over the phone. When you have an important message to convey or want to increase your...
3 Ways to Overcome Performance Anxiety You present yourself to others all the time. Every day, you say hello, answer questions, and tell stories. Most of the time, you do this without batting an eye. “Good morning. How is your day going? Can you believe this...
Have you ever worried about making a good impression? We all hope to make a good impression when we’re meeting people for the first time, especially when the stakes are high. Worrying about it will backfire, though. Instead, prepare in advance so that...
