Part 1: The Crushing Anxiety, the Debilitating Fear

It is 3:15 AM. You suddenly wake up, sit up in bed.  You are filled with anxiety and dread.  It is so overwhelming that the thought of trying to go back to sleep is a non-starter.  All you can think about is that you do not have a job; you have had...

Unintended Consequences of (Parental) Career Advice

“I want my son/daughter to be a banker, a doctor, or lawyer.” JGS+P Productions Those are common hopes for parents whose career choices for their children are about presumed status and financial security. Bravo for wanting your kids to achieve a comfortable future,...

Questions Job Applicants Should Ask Their Interviewers

60-second video | With audio JGS + P Productions In Part 2 of the interview questions, I want to share three questions you should ask during your site visit interview. But first, here is a fact recruiters rarely disclose — the recruiting industry failure rate....

JOB INTERVIEW: Feeling Uncertain, Disoriented, or Panicky? Steady Yourself In the Shower

GotAMinute? Executives who would otherwise be confident people report feeling uncertain, disoriented, and or panicky when they began an important job interview.   The more they needed or wanted the position, the more acute the symptoms. What should you do...

JOB SEEKERS: Don’t Push Back, You’ve Got This!

It is exciting when a job applicant realizes that they DO have a unique story to tell, when they learn how to unlock that power and become memorable. Too many push back because they don’t believe they have interesting stories or lack the skills to communicate...