I’m Getting Laid Off, Can I Negotiate My Benefits?

I’m getting laid off next week (don’t ask me how I know). Can I negotiate health and dental coverage instead of severance?

Now what? School Promised Internship But Didn’t Deliver

I was told that I would get an internship, but was later told that the school does not offer internships in my field. Now what?

It’s Not Who You Know…It’s Who Knows YOU

By J.T. O’Donnell Do you know 100′s, maybe even 1000′s of people? Well, I can tell you right now that even though 80% of jobs today are gotten via referral, you won’t get any closer to finding a new, better job thanks to those folks. Why? Because ALL those people don’t really know YOU! Confused?

Mysterious Numbers Gave Me False Security: 3 Lessons Learned the Hard Way

Guest Post by Jennifer Grinder When I began my search for a college, one of the first things I did was campus visits. It was in this time that I made a detrimental mistake to my future job hunt. I asked the question that many prospective college students ask, “What is this university’s job placement [...]

Landed the Interview, How Do I Close the Deal?

I’ve been job hunting for several months and recently landed an in-person interview. Now how do I close the deal and get the job?

I Blew the 1st Impression, Can I Try Again?

I really blew my first impression with a potential employer due to job search frustration. What should I do? Can I have a second chance?

What are the Best Books for a Job Search?

What are some of the best books for people searching for a job? I’m coaching an attorney who could use some guidance on the topic.

How To Give (And Receive) An Attitude Adjustment

By J.T. O’Donnell Last week, I wrote about the 4 words that control most career decisions. I was hoping to point out how, in this economy, our country is seeing first-hand why evaluating a person based on what they do for a living is flawed.

How Do I Make Sure A Work Environment Isn’t Toxic?

How can we determine what an industry’s typical environment is really like? We don’t want to end up trapped in a toxic environment.

Contacting a Company After Submitting Application?

I have applied online for a position. There was no contact person named. Is there a good way to try to follow up? Also, what is the protocol?

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