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A prepared job seeker will have thought about the questions that will be asked in their job interview. One of them may be: “Why are you leaving your job?” As you think about a response to this question, also consider how the interviewer may interpret that response. It’s important to take caution with how you […]

We all have times on the job when the work piles up. However, we don’t all react in the same way. Some of us handle that stress better than others. A potential employer naturally wants to know how you will react when that situation happens in this new job. So they say something like, “Describe […]

In 2008, I read Bloomberg Businessweek‘s article entitled “Management by the Numbers,” in which they review how IBM has been building mathematical models of its own employees with an aim to improve productivity and automate management. I’ll let you read it and draw your own conclusions, but I realized that this article still rings true […]

It’s easy to get excited when an employer is interested in you, especially when you haven’t had much luck getting interviews or job offers. But what if the job proposal isn’t a good fit for you? How do you decline a job offer? Some of you might be thinking, Decline a job offer? Why would […]

Landing a job interview is a big deal, but making the wrong impression on the hiring manager can kill your chances before you even realize it. With competition fierce and hiring managers pressed for time, even minor missteps can be deal-breakers. If you’re not aware of how you’re coming across, you might unknowingly sabotage your […]

How can you make an effective resume after getting fired? People get fired from their jobs for various reasons. However, to a potential new employer, it may leave an unfavorable connotation on the candidate. If you find yourself in such a situation, you may have a number of questions concerning how to address the adverse […]

Did you know that there are interview questions that might seem legitimate but are actually illegal? While there are some that are clearly inappropriate, not all of them are so obvious. Don’t overlook the different types of illegal interview questions! Illegal interview questions often touch on personal topics like age, marital status, religion, or citizenship—topics […]

The concept of “spring cleaning” also extends to your career. In fact, spring is the perfect time to take a look at your resume and see what needs updating and what you can get rid of entirely. When was the last time you cleaned up your resume? If it’s been a while since you’ve updated […]

It’s easy to think that taking a lower-level position means putting the brakes on your career track or even taking a step back. But in fact, there can be a lot to gain with such a decision. Sometimes you have to take a step back in order to take a step forward in your career. […]

“Do you have any questions for me?” This is typically the final question you will be asked in a job interview. Ask the wrong questions, and you might look like a bad fit. Ask no questions, and you might look indifferent, inexperienced, or uneducated about the position. Asking the right questions—aside from proving yourself to […]