Lucrative Careers Coaches' Blog

you're hoping the interviewers won't ask, but they probably will. So, why were you FIRED? What about this GAP in your resume? Handling the questions you Don't want to talk about is life or death in an interview.

Women often ask why men tend to get paid more than women. We'll talk about that, but more importantly...what are you going to do about being underpaid, whatever your sex?

Don't screw this one up. It's often the first question in a job interview and it sets the tone for the entire interview. How you answer can set you on a path to either boring or engaging the employer.

"we're sorry, but we have to let you go..." When most people hear this, they take whatever severance is offered--a very expensive thing to do.

Many candidates never bother to send thank you notes after an interview. Big mistake! It's a powerful job search tool. So powerful that many hiring decision makers say the thank you note - or lack of a note - is a key factor in making a close decision.