"What are your strengths?" is code for "How will your strengths solve my problem?" Don't just list them. Relive how you solved a problem they have right now. Pro Tip: Show up to every interview with solutions. #JobHunt #InterviewSkills #GettingHired

Don't fall for the trap! "What’s your biggest weakness?" calls for "What’s a challenge you’ve overcome?" Be the comeback kid. Everyone loves those comeback stories. #InterviewDo's #CareerGrowth #GettingHired

"Why do you want to work here?" is a clever way to sneak in: "What do you already love about us?" Show them the research you did on the company, the job, and the person who asked. And don't forget the authentic, but unique "Why?" #JobInterviews #CareerSuccess #GettingHired

If ever asked about "teamwork," it's a given you can do it well. The question really is, "Will you steal the spotlight or help the group get stronger?" A nice "How I became a mentor" story fits well here. #InterviewSuccess #Teamwork #GettingHired

"What are your strengths?" translates to "How can your strengths address my business?" Instead of listing them, share a time when you helped them resolve a current challenge. Pro Tip: Always arrive at every interview prepared with solutions. #JobHunt #InterviewSkills #Getti...

Don't get caught in the snare! "What’s your greatest weakness?" can easily be transformed into "What’s a challenge you’ve successfully tackled?" Become the comeback kid. Everyone admires those inspiring comeback stories. #InterviewDo's #CareerGrowth #GettingHired

When someone says, "Tell me about yourself," keep in mind: it's not your chance to share your life story. What they're really asking is, "Why are you here, interviewing with me?" Stay concise, under 60 seconds, and ensure it's relevant. #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice #Getti...

If you're ever questioned about "teamwork," it's a certainty that you excel at it. The real inquiry is, "Will you take the limelight or support the team in becoming stronger?" A captivating “How I became a mentor” tale would be perfect. #InterviewSuccess #Teamwork #Getting...

"Why do you want to work here?" subtly transforms into: "What do you appreciate about us already?" Tell them what you love in the research you did before the interview. And with your experience, describe how you are going to make a difference for them. #JobInterviews #Car...

This gives my nickname “dot connector” a whole new meaning. Stephen Jay Gould on the Key to Creativity and the Power of Connecting Dots themarginalian.org/2013/05/23/unc… via @mariapopova

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Discover how to define and create your own unique #LeadershipImpact in this 18-minute episode of Leadership Lounge, featuring host Emma Combe and guests Erin Marie Collins and Shannon Knott: bit.ly/4ryCbjT #RedefinersPodcast #Leadership

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Art of Thinking You can't control how someone feels or says, but you can control how you respond or react. Decide now, for that moment who you want to be. That will tell you exactly what you need to say no matter who it is.