It's all about strategically emphasizing your most relevant experiences, skills, and accomplishments. Trust me; it's worth the extra effort. You'll increase your chances of getting noticed, landing interviews, and ultimately securing your dream job.

I was recently asked what questions I can ask at the end of an interview to “impress” the interviewer.

I smiled and said, “The premise of your question is wrong.”

If you can establish yourself as an interesting, thoughtful person that embraces modern communication methods, you can help overcome the stigma of being over a certain age and out of touch. Use the tools you have readily available, and see if it doesn’t make a difference.

Understanding our motivational skills is essential for finding fulfillment and happiness in our careers. These skills energize us, allowing us to feel accomplished and happy.

“I hate networking.”

I used to believe that.

I didn’t see the point.

It seemed like a waste of time.

It was for salespeople, not someone in my profession.

It seemed smarmy, begging people to pay attention to me.

I believed all of that…once.

But I don’t any longer.

I had to prepare similarly to what I would do in a job interview. I also had to perform on tour in a way to make the time together with the guests successful, just like in a job interview.

An interview post-mortem is a debriefing session that looks at the process, the decisions made by you (or the interviewer), and the outcome to see how you can improve your interview performance as you continue in the process or if you don’t continue interviewing with this organization, for another employer.

Without a doubt, storytelling is an essential component of a successful job interview. It allows you to share your experiences, skills, and accomplishments in a memorable and compelling way, ultimately setting you apart from other candidates.

If you're feeling frustrated with your LinkedIn feed, don't despair! You can take several steps to improve your feed's relevance and value. By following my tips, you can create a more personalized and engaging experience on LinkedIn.