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Lynn Carroll
July 5, 2017
Interviewing, Confidence

Job Interview Nightmares (and how to recover from them)

Lynn Carroll
July 5, 2017
Interviewing, Confidence
Job Interview Nightmares (and how to recover from them)

How to handle the deer-in-headlights moment by using rehearsed improvisation.

Tagged: job search tips, interviews

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Lynn Carroll
June 27, 2017
Networking, Career advice

Book review: Let's #GetWeird

Lynn Carroll
June 27, 2017
Networking, Career advice
Book review: Let's #GetWeird

A review of Jennifer Romolini's new book, Weird in a World That's Not. And a confession about what I said to my veterinarian once.

Tagged: careers, job search tips

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Lynn Carroll
June 20, 2017
Career advice, Confidence

How much of your story should you tell?

Lynn Carroll
June 20, 2017
Career advice, Confidence
How much of your story should you tell?

In an earlier blog post, I said "Tell your story!" But how much of your story should you tell?

Tagged: interviews, authenticity, careers

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Lynn Carroll
June 18, 2017

#Adulting: It's hard but you can do it

Lynn Carroll
June 18, 2017
#Adulting: It's hard but you can do it

Yes, it's true - #adulting is hard. But you can do it. Here's why.

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Lynn Carroll
June 7, 2017
Career advice, Resilience

Skepticism versus Curiosity

Lynn Carroll
June 7, 2017
Career advice, Resilience
Skepticism versus Curiosity

Are you innately curious? Or are you a born skeptic? What characteristics we bring to our work matters, and so does our respect for the strengths of others!

Tagged: Soft Skills, Strengths

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Lynn Carroll
May 27, 2017
Career advice

Know yourself: How may I be of service?

Lynn Carroll
May 27, 2017
Career advice
Know yourself: How may I be of service?

"What do I want?" is only half the equation for a fulfilling career. "How may I be of service?" is equally important.

Tagged: authenticity, job search tips

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Lynn Carroll
May 16, 2017
Confidence, Networking

I love my job! So, what's next?

Lynn Carroll
May 16, 2017
Confidence, Networking
I love my job! So, what's next?

If you love your job, you should still build your network!

Tagged: job search tips

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Lynn Carroll
May 9, 2017
Interviewing, Networking

The Informational Interview: 8 Questions to Ask

Lynn Carroll
May 9, 2017
Interviewing, Networking
The Informational Interview: 8 Questions to Ask

If you could ask your future coworker anything about a company, what would you like to know? 

Tagged: building a network, interviews, job search tips

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Lynn Carroll
April 25, 2017
LinkedIn Tips, Networking

But I'm in the {insert your industry} field, why do I need LinkedIn?

Lynn Carroll
April 25, 2017
LinkedIn Tips, Networking
But I'm in the {insert your industry} field, why do I need LinkedIn?

Do you think LinkedIn isn't useful because your field is specialized or technical? Think again!

Tagged: LinkedIn, building a network, women in STEM

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Lynn Carroll
March 30, 2017
Interviewing, Confidence

Job Qualifications: Curiosity, Empathy, and Gratitude

Lynn Carroll
March 30, 2017
Interviewing, Confidence
Job Qualifications: Curiosity, Empathy, and Gratitude

Every "soft skill" can be expressed in ways that appeal to leaders. Curiosity, empathy, and gratitude are critical business traits; it's all in the translation.

Tagged: Soft Skills, job search tips, authenticity

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