Your interview went well, and a job offer has come in. Exciting right? Yes, unless the offer is lower than you were hoping for. You’ll most likely have some mixed emotions: on the one hand, you’re happy and relieved that your job search is over, on the other, you’re trying to
Read moreThe interview’s tomorrow and you’ve done your research. You know everything about the company, from its mission statement and culture to the challenges posed by key competitors. You know its story. But aside from the resume you sent in, what does the company representative who’ll be
Read moreYou know the feeling – something’s been on your to-do list for ages. You’ll have to get it done soon… but whoops, now it’s the end of the workday. Guess you’ll have to put it off until tomorrow! Unless you’re Leslie Knope, from the TV show Parks &
Read moreI often get letters from readers who are having difficulty getting the job they want. Many haven’t job hunted in a long time and they are having trouble with the interview process. Here are some commonly asked interview questions and suggested ways to respond. Tell me more
Read moreYou’ve updated your resume, perfected your LinkedIn profile, and honed in on your target positions. And now, you’re ready to reach out to your network. Which, let’s be honest, can be sort of daunting. Who do you reach out to? Where do you start? And, um, isn’t it sort of
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