Express to Impress Podcast

Informational interviews are the best-kept secret in networking. 

They are especially helpful for people looking to change careers, soon-to-be graduates, professionals returning to the workforce, and passive job seekers. They’re also great for people in dead-end jobs who want to find a new workplace that encourages their ambition. 

Through an informational interview, you’ll learn more about a company and profession and grow your network. You’ll be able to make important decisions about your career and, ultimately, land a job.

In this episode, you’ll learn the benefits of informational interviews and how to arrange them with people in the field you want to enter. You’ll also hear how I used informational interviews to make some important decisions about my career path and get a template for setting up informational interviews.

 Original theme music by Lucas Knutter

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This episode is part two of How to Find a Job Using LinkedIn. It's a short episode today! You'll learn four new English phrases and idioms. You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. Tune in to take your knowledge of English to a new level!

Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/idioms-and-phrases/.

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With a polished and active LinkedIn profile, you will receive job offers and other opportunities! In episode nine, you learned How to Write a LinkedIn Profile That Stands Out. In this episode, you’ll learn how to find a job using LinkedIn.

Your time is so valuable, so it’s important you always approach your job search well informed and with a strategy.

By using LinkedIn smartly, you can find job opportunities and advance your career. In this episode, you will hear tips on using your LinkedIn profile to get new job offers. 

You’ll hear a story about Amelia, who started using LinkedIn to tell people about the things she was learning in online courses and books. She gained new followers on LinkedIn, and landed a new job within a few months!

You’ll also learn how to grow your LinkedIn Network, search for jobs, use the open to work feature, get meetings with important people, and more!

Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/find-a-job-linkedin/

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This episode is part two of the episode How to Improve Your Business English Writing Skills. In this episode, you will learn new English phrases and idioms. Increasing your English vocabulary will allow you to understand and connect with native English speakers.
 

It's a short episode today! You'll learn three definitions for the English phrases and idioms. You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. Tune in to take your knowledge of English to a new level!

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Transcript at: https://www.express-to-impress.com/gift-of-gab-english-phrases/  

In this episode, you’ll learn how to become a better writer for work. You may have noticed that some people have the gift of gab from an early age. But becoming a great writer takes some effort for everyone. In this episode, you’ll hear about my path to becoming a better writer, and I’ll share five tips to help you improve your business English writing skills. 

When you write in a polite, confident, clear, and concise manner, you will gain your emails answered quickly! You’ll also gain respect and approval of your ideas. You’ll also build relationships and achieve your goals, like securing more clients or making more sales. 

Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/how-to-become-a-better-writer/.

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This episode is part two of the episode Introducing the Shadowing Technique for English Learning. In this episode, you will learn new English phrases and idioms. Increasing your English vocabulary for everyday conversations in your personal life and work will allow you to really speak the English language and connect with native speakers. 

You'll learn seven definitions for the English phrases and idioms I used in the last episode. You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. If you’re an English learner and currently work or want to work with native English speakers from the U.S., you won't want to miss it!

Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/brain-fried-english-phrases/. 

Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/english-learning/.

Language lovers, tune in!

I hear this question, “How can I sound more like a native English speaker?” all the time, and I always give the same response. Use the shadowing technique!

Shadowing involves repeating someone's speech immediately after they say it. It's like you're following them as your shadow follows you. The beauty of this technique is that anyone can do it alone. Since most people learning a second language don't have the opportunity to speak with native speakers often, speaking it on your own is the next best thing. This method isn't only for English learning; it will work for all languages!

Tune in to the latest Express to Impress podcast episode to learn how to implement the shadowing technique. Learn about its origins and get tips to implement it effectively.  You’ll be inspired by the stories I share of people who have attained near-native English fluency and pronunciation by using this technique. By the end, you’ll be convinced the shadowing technique is an incredibly powerful English learning tool!

This episode is part two of the episode How to Answer, "Why Should We Hire You?" In this episode, you will increase your English vocabulary for everyday conversations in your personal life or work. You'll learn seven definitions for the phrases and idioms I used in the last episode. You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. 

If you currently work or want to work with native English speakers from the U.S., you won't want to miss it!

Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/hit-the-ground-running-phrase/.

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Believe me; you want to hear the job interview question, "Why should we hire you?" It's your chance to cut through the noise and tell them exactly what is unique about you.

While you cannot possibly know other applicants' qualifications, you can sell yourself to the best of your ability, stating the things that would make you really great at the job, and convincing the hiring manager you're ready to hit the ground running

In this episode, we’ll quickly revisit your three goals in every job interview, since these goals will influence every answer and every interaction you have during the interview. You’ll then learn why employers ask, “Why should we hire you?”, hear how one of my clients who got a job offer answered the question, and get tips on how to answer it. You'll land your dream job in no time!

Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/hit-the-ground-running-phrase/.

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Do you know how to get better at anything? Athletes do. They work with a coach. 

You don’t have to try to get better at something on your own--a coach can help! Surgeon Atul Gawande says in a popular Ted Talk,  "Great coaches are your external eyes and ears, providing a more accurate picture of your reality." 

Some people seek out coaches proactively. They hire a professional coach to help with their resume, cover letter, LinkedIn Profile, and interview responses before they ever apply for a job. These people undoubtedly get jobs quicker because they hired a coach. However, the majority of people wait too long to get a coach, only seeking out help after a period of failure. 

In this Express to Impress Podcast episode, you will learn different approaches to bet better at something and the tremendous career opportunities from working with a coach. You’ll hear how others’ lives have been enriched by working with coaches. I talk about my experience working coaches in Brazil and the US. You’ll also hear a story about one of my clients - an engineer in Taiwan who enlisted my help after trying and failing to get a job for years.  You will find out what type of professional coaches exist and how they can help you. If you want to increase your English vocabulary, continue listening to the end, where you’ll hear definitions of five idioms and phrases that came up during the episode.

Transcript at express-to-impress.com/get-a-job/
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