Express to Impress Podcast

Unemployment is common, especially nowadays, with Covid-19 layoffs. There's absolutely nothing to be ashamed of, and there's no reason to hide that you're unemployed from your family, friends, and professional network. In fact, you are far more likely to land a job quickly if you do tell people you're unemployed. Yet, it's not something that just rolls off the tongue.  In...

Guessing what your interviewer will ask you can be difficult, but you can always count on the question, “Can you tell me about yourself?” That means that you can be well-prepared for at least one question! When you deliver a great answer at the start of your interview, it will give you confidence and impress your interviewer. In this episode, you will learn the three goals you need to achieve in a...

Company culture matters. A common reason people are motivated to switch jobs is a desire for a different company culture. When employees fit into the culture of a company, they not only feel more comfortable, like they are at their home away from home , but they are happier, more engaged, and more productive.  In this episode, I walk you through questions to identify the type of culture you want i...

There are many times it’s essential to make a strong first impression, like when you’re networking to get a new job. In this episode, you'll learn how to make a strong first impression on someone you meet. You'll also hear a story about when I needed to make a strong first impression on someone and how I prepared for that meeting. Finally, you'll get definitions for new idioms at th...

Hello!  It’s Kristine here with the Express to Impress, and today I’ll be talking about interviewing in a second language. Speaking in a second language is tough; interviewing is tough. Doing both of them at the same time? Well, it can feel like walking into the lion’s den. It’s not for the faint of heart. And yet, there’s a lot of brave souls out there who are willing to do what it takes to land...

Hello, and welcome to the very first episode of the Express to Impress podcast.  I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and tell you what to expect in this podcast. I’m Kristine, and I’m from the US state of Missouri. Here, we have one of the most spectacular performing arts venues in all of the world; we have the Ozarks with undeniable rugged beauty, and we have friendly people. I lo...