Get a little closer, don’t be shy…

by Hilari Weinstein

October 11, 2011 • 0 comments

Yes, I am quoting the famous Arid Extra Dry commercial.  However, it rings true for many presenters as well.  More often than not, presenters stand as far away from the audience as possible.  This is particularly the case if the room is large and...

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What you do versus what you say

by Hilari Weinstein

August 11, 2011 • 0 comments

What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear you speak. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Making a positive impression on the selection panel requires that what they see, hear and feel are in harmony.  If they are not, it discredits the messenger.  For...

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Younger team members?

by Hilari Weinstein

July 18, 2011 • 0 comments

I was recently asked: “What can be done in a project interview to minimize the perception that a team member is too young for the job?” I’ll share with you how I have coached younger PM’s in the past that has been successful.  One...

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Establishing Trustworthiness Through Eye Contact

by Hilari Weinstein

June 23, 2011 • 0 comments

Never underestimate the power of good eye contact where presenting to an audience of 1 or 100. One of the most important things an audience determines is whether they can trust you.  Good eye contact tells the audience, “I have nothing to hide, you...

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Visual Cohesiveness

by Hilari Weinstein

June 2, 2011 • 0 comments

Have you ever walked into someone’s house or office that was a mish mash of styles and colors?  It has a tendency to make us unsettled and uncomfortable. That is the effect on your interview panel when the team arrives in a variety of...

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Get to the Point Without Pointing

by Hilari Weinstein

March 15, 2011 • 0 comments

Recently at an in-house workshop for a large Arizona General Contractor, “Jason” had a habit of pointing his finger at members of the audience when he wanted to underscore what he was saying. Pointing makes members of your audience uncomfortable.  But many people like...

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Demonstrate Character

by Hilari Weinstein

October 25, 2010 • 0 comments

It can be very powerful to share stories or examples of past projects in your project interview Q & A.  Two questions that often come up are: “Tell us about a challenge you faced on a previous project and how you solved it.” “Identify...

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Get Off to Great Start

by Hilari Weinstein

September 27, 2010 • 0 comments

Set the tone for your selection panel to feel good about you and your team before a word is spoken by making eye contact and smiling as soon as you see them.  Go over and shake hands and introduce yourself.  This demonstrates enthusiasm and...

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What do I do if I don’t know the answer to a question asked during Q & A?

by Hilari Weinstein

August 18, 2010 • 0 comments

That depends. If answering the question requires input from a specialist who is not in attendance at the interview: Let the panel know that the specialist will likely have the best answer to that question and you will contact that individual immediately upon leaving...

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Learning to enjoy the process not just the end result…

by Hilari Weinstein

July 21, 2010 • 0 comments

I was working with a general contractor recently who said, “Don’t take this personally, but I hate practicing, I hate presenting, the only thing I like is the relief I feel when it is over.” His statement may resonate with some of you readers....

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