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Lynda Katz Wilner, M.S., CCC-SLP is a corporate communication trainer and 
a Speech and Language Pathologist.
She is the founder and director of Successfully Speaking, a woman-owned communication consulting firm, which specializes in professional speaking skills, foreign accent modification, and regional dialect reduction for native and non-native speakers.

Ms. Wilner developed and published Medically Speaking: Accent Modification for the Medical Profession, The Medically Speaking Inventory: Assessment of Accented Speech, and collaborated with Marjorie Feinstein-Whittaker in the development of  RULES, RULES To Go, Medically Speaking RULES, Medically Speaking Idioms, RULES BY THE SOUND, and Boston RULES. She trains individuals, groups, and trainers around the United States with her unique programs. 
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 September 2012

 

Successful Interviews

interviewWherever you look - in books, LinkedIn discussion groups, and even college career websites, you will find lists of typical interview questions and how to provide the best answers that will land you the job. While it is crucial to focus on the content of the response, what else do recruiters and interviewers rely on to help them decide on the appropriate fit for a position?

With all of the competition for the same job, the interviewee must attend to every detail. The individual who speaks English as a second language has additional challenges related to communication and culture.

When interviewing for employment in the United States, one must be aware of American customs. I recently worked with an international professional who did not realize it would be inappropriate to kiss her interviewer on each cheek upon meeting. Many customs that are routine in one's native country might be awkward in the USA. Not everyone realizes that a firm handshake is the preferred manner to greet someone, regardless of gender. 

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Do You or Your Employees Need Help
With Communication Skills?

Successfully Speaking can come onsite or arrange a conference call/webinar to meet the needs of your organization. We work on all aspects of communication skills: voice, pronunciation, foreign accent, writing skills, grammar, small talk, etc. Call today for a free consultation. 

Our Vision

Successfully Speaking enables individuals from diverse backgrounds  achieve excellence in communication and maximize their professional success.

 

Warm regards, 

 

Lynda
Lynda Katz Wilner, M.S.
Successfully Speaking
Telephone/Fax: 410.356.5666