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Interview Questions: Tell Me About Yourself 

It can be overwhelming to have to talk about yourself during an interview. What is ok to say? What isn’t? It’s important to prepare yourself on how you will respond to this question before going into an interview. How do you know just how much you should disclose? What is right or wrong to say?  How do you talk about yourself without sounding self-centered, yet speak highly of yourself? Even though the “tell me about yourself” part of the interview is common, …

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Why You Should Meditate Before an Interview  

The day has come; the time is NOW! You find yourself walking into a conference room, ready to take on a job interview. You’ve done your due diligence; you have prepared for questions that might arise during this interview. You are looking sharp. Nothing can go wrong, right? But suddenly, your nerves begin to take over. You’re feeling overwhelmed, fearful, and no longer confident. This anxiety happens more often than not. These emotions can cause you to lose focus. The …

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