In many of our episodes, we talk about how to be competitive for the job market and how to navigate the current job market. This episode will provide advice for how to “get your game face on” to help you as you engage with others, whether this is during the job search process, such as in interviews, or when networking, or in other settings.  Our physical posture and body language can influence our thoughts and feelings (known as embodied cognition) and there is a reciprocal relationship between body language and mental state. We cover topics such as these below.  We hope you enjoy listening.

It can be helpful to stand up and/ or move around

Smiling, even if you are not looking at anyone directly, is helpful

Power poses are real!

Remember - you are the expert, especially if you are giving a talk

Routine or rituals are helpful  

A few tips to get into the right mindset 

The role music can play

Don’t forget about your environment

Reflect

Time-limitedness - understanding that whatever you’re about to do is temporary but important

Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School, launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers.

As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice we provide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!