How Long Will a Job Search Take in 2010?

I know most of our readers have the ‘A New Job in the New Year’ resolution going on for 2010. However, the question of if/when we’ll land a new job is a true unknown. FACT: Job search duration varies a lot. Why? Well, for starters, a job seeker’s knowledge with respect to the most effective [...]

Prep Questions for Phone Interview?

I have a phone interview scheduled for early next week. Do you have a list of prep questions I should be familiar with?

Should I Go Back to School for Additional Training?

Should I go back to school for the additional training or keep trying to make inroads in the industry with my current qualifications?

Don’t Let Workplace Rejection Get You Down

By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Debra Wheatman Did you recently get passed up for a big (or not so big) promotion? Did you ask for something at work and were flatly turned down? It happens – to all of us at some point. Things do not always go your way, and rejection is part of life – [...]

Appropriate to Connect on LinkedIn With Interviewer?

Should I send a request to connect on LinkedIn with people who interview me? If so, when should I do it? Before or after the interview?

Dreaded Interview Question: What is Your Greatest Weakness?

By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Karen Siwak Before I start this story, I need to make a confession. I never wear watches. Not because I don’t find the correct time an incredibly useful piece of information, but because I keep losing them. Watches are a distraction when I’m working, and so I take them off and they [...]

Will Putting Two BAs on My Resume Be a Problem?

Should I leave out the BA of Economics degree I earned back home when applying for jobs? Will it be a problem if I put two BAs on my resume?

I Got a Funny Look From My Boss and Co-Workers

Dear J.T. & Dale: Two days ago, I was at a team meeting discussing a new client. The meeting ran long and I had an appointment after work, so I announced that I had to leave. I got a funny look from my boss and co-workers. The next day, everyone acted annoyed with me. My [...]

In Interviews, How Do I Explain Why I Left My Last Job?

Dear J.T. & Dale: I was discharged from my last job because I missed a lot of work due to a lower-back problem. My absenteeism was also due to a difficult time in my life and a co-worker who was creating an uncomfortable working atmosphere. I’ve had a few interviews, and when the interviewer asks [...]

How Do I Explain Getting Fired to Potential Employer?

I was fired from my last job. How do I be specific as requested on applications without ruining my chances for a job?

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