Storytelling in interviews turns abstract skills into memorable, relatable examples by framing experiences with context, conflict, action, and results (CAR method), making you more engaging and highlighting your character, not just your duties. It helps connect emotionally with the interviewer, showcasing how you solve problems, not just what you did, making you stand out from…
Whether you’re competing in a pageant or just wanting to volunteer in your community, there are numerous ways to get involved with service projects. Perhaps it’s connecting with an organization for a platform initiative you are already involved with. Maybe it’s a need you have observed in your community and you want to donate your…
One question a candidate can always expect in an interview is: “Tell us about yourself.” You know it’s coming, yet in most instances, my clients have an aversion to planning their response. Your goal is to be fresh, likeable, and to connect your professional experience with the position you are applying for. So, how do…
My clients often debrief with me after their interviews. Common comments include, “I can’t believe I said that!” or “Why didn’t I mention that?” Post-interview second guessing and over-analyzing can be mind-boggling [counterproductive]. The question becomes: How can we take that energy and make it more productive? Here are some suggestions: Re-create the interview and…
How do you set yourself apart during the interview process? When there are numerous candidates, what makes you stand out? The goal is to be memorable and make it easy for the selection panel to find and then come back to selecting YOU. I’ve heard it said that you only get one chance to make…
Many of my clients voice frustrations with their performance when asked Behavioral-Situational questions. It is important to prepare for this style of questions. One of the most popular approaches is developing scenarios from past experiences using the STAR method: Situation; Task; Action; Result. Preparing for possible questions includes focusing on specific actions taken and the…
I hear from many of my clients about their Interviews after they have left the interview room. Sometimes it’s elation. Sometimes it’s regret. Neither emotion may reflect the opinion of the interviewer. After an interview, it’s important to calmly reflect on what happened. Write down your impressions immediately after the interview. Record the good and…
In May of this year I wrote an article about the importance of knowing your “why.” This continues to be a hot topic for both my job-seeking clients and for my pageant contenders. I am circling back to the topic but taking a slightly different approach: Why you? And more specifically, Why now? These questions…
I have written before about emotional intelligence (E.I.) One blog focused on the importance of E.I in an interview, in achieving satisfaction in the workplace, and even in enhancing our personal lives. Here is the link to my August 2022 blog: https://philkimmiconsulting.com/how-can-emotional-intelligence-skills-help-when-interviewing/ As I work with job-seeking clients and with pageant contenders, I continue to…
I don’t typically post the results of my client’s pageant placements. The reason? It’s their moment, their glory, for the work they did. To try and take any amount of credit for their accomplishments seems odd. But I continue to get questions about how my clients do in their competitions. I understand that potential clients…