Top Notch Executive Interviews

January 6, 2010 at 5:07 am · Filed under Interviewing, Media

Read what interviewing expert, Judy Rosemarin has to say in this totally on the spot, comprehensive and practical book on executive interviewing written by Katharine Hansen, PhD.

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Q&A with a Story Guru: Judy Rosemarin: Telling Stories Is More Effective Than Making Claims

December 8, 2009 at 10:58 am · Filed under Communications, Media

A Storied Career, Dec 1, 2009
Q&A with Judy Rosemarin on Katherine Hansen’s Blog “A Storied Career” which explores traditional and postmodern forms/uses of storytelling.
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Surviving Hard Times: Job hunters: No more elevator pitches

May 31, 2009 at 5:45 pm · Filed under Career Transition, Media

Newsday.com, May 29, 2009
Judy Rosemarin quoted on Newsday’s Surviving Hard Times blog: “elevator pitches are stale and rote. They make claims but show nothing.”
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What Are Your Specials?

April 23, 2009 at 9:35 am · Filed under Career Transition, Communications, Networking

Ok, times are tough. Yes. And the press keeps insisting that times are uncertain. Yes. And? What are you doing about it?

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Interviewing Forever

April 23, 2009 at 8:49 am · Filed under Communications, Interviewing, Leadership, Networking

We interview forever so be ready….

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Are Your Beliefs Helping or Harming Your Job Search?

April 5, 2009 at 3:53 pm · Filed under Communications, Interviewing

Beliefs : Are They Working For You or Against You?
©2009 Judy Rosemarin

Do you know the difference between knowing something and believing in something? To know something is when there is no doubt and to have a clear understanding of something. To believe is to take as true, real, to suppose or expect, or even assume. Beliefs are not necessarily true yet can be mighty powerful on both sides of the fence; hurtful or harmful.

Beliefs are also tricky. They parade around as truths, however, by definition they are only beliefs. And, here’s the catch. All too often some old beliefs, if they have been part of your thinking for a while, can be incredibly harmful when interviewing.
Here are some examples of beliefs that parade around as truths: “I am too old.” “No one wants anyone who doesn’t have industry experience.” “No one is hiring now,” “I will never find a job that I like,” “I have no power, no identity without a job,” “I think that all interviews are made to make you squirm,” “Search firms are only interested in you if you are employed,” and on and on and on.

So, what are your limiting beliefs? What kind of behavior do you think having such beliefs prompts? If you believe that you will never find a job, what actual behaviors follow that kind of thinking? On the other hand, what kind of interviewee will you be if you believe that all interviewers want to do is stress you out or make it rough on you? Defensive? Aggressive?

None of those behaviors are desirable.
Start to change your negative beliefs into something more positive. Make an inventory of your beliefs about yourself and the job market. Ask yourself, what do I know and believe about myself and the job market? Do a mental check list of what thoughts are in your mind that get in the way of your being your best. Are your thoughts around ageism? The marketplace? Your lack of experience? Do you picture the interviewer as superior to you because at least they have a job? Do you see yourself as an underdog? Do you think you need to be rescued? Do you picture failure because your campaign is taking longer than you expected?

Make that list, see what comes out.

Then, challenge each item on your list with this question. “Do I know 100% that this is 100% true?” If your answer is “Well, it seems to be true, after all, look at the unemployment figures,” then chances are, it’s not what you know, as face but a belief.

Beliefs are powerful in both directions. They can overrun you or gear you up. And, the good news is you can work with a belief and change it. You can shift it into something more positive, such as “Although the unemployment figures are daunting, I know my value and I believe I can make every effort to keep my campaign alive.”

What are your beliefs and how have you managed them?

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Your Skin In The Game

March 26, 2009 at 11:05 am · Filed under Interviewing, Networking

Your handshake is your skin in the game.

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The Magic of Story Telling

March 23, 2009 at 11:38 am · Filed under Communications, Interviewing, Leadership, Media, Networking

Transcript of Podcast on The Magic of Storytelling for Job Search March 16, 2009

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The Magic of Storytelling in a Job Search

March 17, 2009 at 10:35 am · Filed under Media

Total Picture Radio, March 16th, 2009
Judy Rosemarin was interviewed by Peter Clayton on the subject of job searching in the current market, specifically addressing the question ‘Who Are You?’
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Surviving Hard Times: Job Hunt Strategies

March 9, 2009 at 5:42 pm · Filed under Media

Newsday, March 9, 2009
Judy Rosemarin’s presentation at Hofstra University’s Women in Career Transition conference was featured on Newsday’s blog “Surviving Hard Times”.
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