“If you were to get rid of one state in the U.S., which would it be and why?” What would you say if an interviewer asked you such an off-the-wall question? Forrester Research asked this of a candidate for a research associate position; it’s No. 1 on Glassdoor.com’s list of “Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions for 2013.” [Read more…] about Crazy questions you could be asked at an interview
If you know where you’re going, you know what to wear
The title may ring a bell for anyone watching TV commercials in the early 1980’s. (I’m too young to remember, but I heard it from one of my TV gurus!) [Read more…] about If you know where you’re going, you know what to wear
100 Conversations for Career Success named a “best book to boost your career” in 2013
My co-author, Laura Labovich, and I are excited to share the exciting news that Forbes highlighted our book as a “best book to boost your career in 2013.” What great news. Thanks so much to Nancy Collamer for choosing our book; we’re thrilled. Read the article and see the rest of the list via Forbes.Â
Killer interview mistakes to avoid
The drum is beating for a new job in 2013. It’s up to you to make it happen, and it’s not as hard as you may think. Simple steps make all the difference, especially when it comes to successful interviews. [Read more…] about Killer interview mistakes to avoid
Don’t be overwhelmed by your job search resolutions; try this instead
Are you ready to get started on your New Year’s resolution? Before you get in too deep — and set yourself up to fail (because, isn’t that kind of part of setting resolutions — waiting to see how long it takes to break them?) – think about a new approach to goal setting: one that may change your approach to resolutions and goal setting forever. [Read more…] about Don’t be overwhelmed by your job search resolutions; try this instead