Lucrative Careers Coaches' Blog

Why do you want to work here? It's a common question in the job interview and most people Don't get it right. This is partly because it's an odd question. The employer is speaking in code. She isn't asking what she really wants to know.

It Cost A Fortune To Put Your Son or Daughter Through College.

But now, you're worried. You hear about smart kids from great schools working at Walmart and Starbuck's. They can't seem to find a decent job. So far, your grad hasn't done any bet

The job market isn't a friendly place for most people these days, but especially hard on those who Don't know what they want-or how to get it. The experience of these two grads illustrate six things grads do to kill their chances of landing a good job.

Are networking events excruciating?
--Do you avoid them?
--Do you stand in a corner, nursing your drink?
--Or stake yourself to the snack table, eating out of nervousness?
Believe it or not, you can actually make them enjoyable.

Depression is a major hazard when you're out of work. A while ago, a client just disappeared. We left many voice mails and emails. We weren't sure if he was alive. Finally, he called and said he was severely depressed. Please Don't let this happen to you.