Speaking and Podcasts on Interviewing, LinkedIn, & Modern Job Search
I speak to jobseekers, career changers, and professionals at all levels about how to communicate their value clearly in today’s job market—on paper, on LinkedIn, and in interviews.
LinkedIn Live show about interview anxiety
LinkedIn Live Show -Video Interviewing and AI Interviews
Tech Guide podcast about interview coaching and resume writing for those entering tech careers.
LinkedIn Live show about modern job search techniques.
I've led dozens of career workshops over the years and love connecting with jobseekers in a way that’s practical, engaging, and encouraging. If you're looking for a speaker for your group, I'd be happy to tailor a session around one of my most popular career topics—always customized to meet your audience’s specific needs.
Acing your Job Interview
Clear-cut, recruiter-backed tips for success. As a former recruiter who has interviewed thousands of candidates, I share what employers are really looking for. We focus on preparation, identifying and succinctly explaining accomplishments, and working through challenging interview questions.
Adopting Modern Job Search Strategies
Job search has changed dramatically in the past few years. This workshop covers how to use social media effectively, create impactful materials (resume, cover letter, and elevator pitch), implement personal branding strategies, and dispel common job search myths.
Standing Out in Video Interviews
We explore virtual interview software and AI technology, along with preparation and engagement techniques. Participants learn how to feel more confident in live, pre-recorded, and AI-driven interviews.
Leveraging Your LinkedIn Profile
This seminar delves into the importance of LinkedIn for jobseekers and how to make the most of LinkedIn profiles for networking and job searching. It provides practical tips on optimizing profiles, including effective headlines, powerful summaries, relevant keywords, and ways to attract recruiters.
Navigating Salary & Benefits Negotiation
Participants learn strategies to prepare for and conduct successful negotiations, as well as techniques for handling common challenges, pushback, and objections
Modernizing Your Resume
Resumes have evolved from dull business documents to dynamic marketing tools that highlight a candidate's personal brand. This workshop teaches participants how to use effective formatting, include ATS-aware keywords, and develop accomplishment statements aligned with their career goals.
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“Paula has a keen ability to read her audience and caters her presentation to the needs of the participants. Her engaging, interactive style is ideal for a workshop setting as she values practical, hands-on learning with a focus on Q&A. Paula knows her stuff and is driven to stay on top of her game to help her clients get the results they seek!”
“Paula did an outstanding job presenting to our group. I was particularly impressed with Paula’s ability to lead the discussion and keep the audience engaged and on track. She demonstrated a deep knowledge of the subject matter and confidently answered challenging questions.”
“I attended Paula’s presentation on interview best practices at the National Résumé Writers’ Association’s Annual Conference. I thought I might take one or two new learnings from her workshop. I was dead wrong. I captured at least a half-dozen pages of notes during Paula’s session. I was blown away by her in-depth knowledge of interviewing, AI, and the latest recruiting and hiring trends. She is a legitimate interview coach who knows her craft inside and out. If this wasn’t enough, she is also an incredibly kind, caring human.”
“Paula presented a series of workshops for our company to support a group of us who will be laid off. Paula became our guru! Paula brings a nice balance of expertise and friendliness. She put us at ease quickly, and helped us feel supported by building our confidence and diligently addressing every fear, concern, and question we had. “