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Job interviewing
Salary Negotiations: Two Powerful/Expensive Words
In salary negotiations, two words can mean a difference of thousands of dollars. One of the words won't be found in the dictionary, but it will put money in the bank almost every time. The other word can be very expensive.
Apr 24, 2016 by
How to Get Hired Even If you're "Too Old"
These days, employers tend to hire young and cheap. They have a lot of opinions about older workers. Too expensive. Out of touch. Hard to work with. So what do you do if you find yourself "too old" to get a job?
Mar 17, 2016 by
Why have you been out of work so long?
This question could destroy you in your job interviews. you've been dreading it, hoping maybe they will overlook that yawning gap in your resume. But they probably won't. Chances are good that they will ask, "Why have you been out of work so long?"
Jan 20, 2016 by
11 Ways To Blow Your Next Job Interview
The employer has contacted you for an interview. Fabulous! But you need to be on top of your game and nail the interview. Being second or third best gets you nothing. Here are eleven things to pay at things to pay attention to make that happen.
Nov 20, 2015 by
The Little-Known Secret to Nailing Job Interviews
Another job interview. Though you've spent a lot of time practicing your answers, you're going to be put on the spot and you will be judged. It's painful. A short while later, you find that you just blew another interview. So what can you do differently?
Oct 19, 2015 by
Eight Ways To Sabotage Job Interviews
you've heard the obvious job interview advice: Don't be late, dress appropriately, and Don't curse your former employer. you've been around the block-you know this stuff. So how else might you sabotage your interviews? Here are eight ways
Oct 12, 2015 by
Is Negotiating the Offer Too Risky?
The boss just made an offer. You want more money--and you deserve it--but you can't afford to risk losing this offer by negotiating. Learn the "lock down" maneuver to keep the job safe.
Sep 11, 2015 by
Job Interviewing: Why Do You Want to Work Here?
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.
Aug 5, 2015 by
When Interviewers Ask The Dreaded Question
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.
Jun 22, 2015 by
Tired of Being Underpaid?
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?
Jun 16, 2015 by
Don't Blow the First Interview Question
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.
Jun 1, 2015 by
Beware of the Dreaded Salary Questions
Nothing knocks you out of an interview faster than mishandling the salary question. The key to success is coming from a place of confidence: it won't be an issue if you're right for the job.
Mar 23, 2015 by
Women: Why you're Underpaid--And How to Change That
Women often ask why men tend to get paid more than women. We'll talk about why--but more importantly, what are you going to do about it? You Don't have to be underpaid. Note: underpaid men can listen in.
Jan 4, 2015 by
Should I Negotiate in a Tough Economy?
Can I negotiate in this economy? I really need this job, so shouldn't I accept a sure thing rather than risk losing it by negotiating? It's a double bind: you lose money if you Don't negotiate, but risk losing the job if you do. What to do?
Dec 29, 2014 by
How to Survive Dangerous Job Interview Questions
John finally got an interview with a great company, was doing well in the interview, but then blew it in an instant. Too bad. Up till then, he'd done everything right. However, he neglected to prepare for one tough question.
Oct 3, 2014 by
Interviewing: Nail the Tell Me About Yourself Question
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. You can either bore or engage the employer.
Aug 18, 2014 by
Confronting Age Discrimination in Job Interviews
Savvy employers will not raise age issues during job interviews to avoid discrimination lawsuits, yet, age issues are the elephants in the room. Employers sure are thinking about them.
Aug 5, 2014 by
When Employers Ask, "Why So Many Jobs?"
Bad enough that employers threw you out on the street. Maybe the full time job has eluded you for a while. You've done no wrong, but now potential employers rub salt in your wounds, asking "Why have you had so many jobs?" What do you
Jul 8, 2014 by
Interviewing: How to Nail the Tell Me About Yourself Question
Jun 19, 2014 by
Tell the Truth--Without Blowing the Job Interview
Most of us have something in our past that we'd rather not discuss in job interviews. How we handle this may mean the difference between getting hired and getting the rejection note. What do you do?
May 13, 2014 by
8 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Job Interviews
Nov 8, 2013 by
Neglect This--And Lose That Job
Oct 2, 2013 by
THE WORD THAT PUTS MONEY IN THE BANK
Sep 19, 2013 by
Job Interviews: Nail the "Tell Me About Yourself" question!
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. You can either bore or engage the employer.
Apr 5, 2013 by
Job Interviews: Be Willing to Walk Away
Oct 28, 2012 by
Ten Biggest Body Language Mistakes in Interviews
Oct 12, 2012 by
One Mistake That Loses Job Interviews Every Time
Oct 1, 2012 by
Surviving Dangerous Job Interview Questions
Jul 25, 2012 by
Illegal Interview Questions--What Do I Do?
Jun 16, 2012 by
How to Keep Salary Issues From Killing Your Chances
May 22, 2012 by
Phone Interviews: How to Avoid Sounding Like An Idiot
Sure, you hate phone interviews. But don't lose that job opportunity because you sounded like an idiot.