Can I Break the “No Calls, No E-mails” Rule?

Dear J.T. & Dale: I applied for a job online for which the ad said, “No e-mails or calls, please.” I am used to seeing this in ads, but since I am also (unfortunately) used to hearing absolutely nothing from potential employers, I don’t know how to check the status of the job. Should I [...]

Can a Company Offer a Raise If I Mention I’m Leaving?

I’m considering telling the company I’m looking so they get worried I’ll leave and offer me a raise. Is this a smart idea?

Best Tip for Making Great 1st Impression?

What’s your single best tip for making a great first impression on an interview?

Got MBA to Hammer Nails

By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Joshua Waldman I recently had an interesting conversation with a small business owner, who I met via LinkedIn. I had put out some feelers to see if laid-off people would be willing to share their stories with me. Will Martin wrote me back with his story. It is a story of finding [...]

How Do I Shield the Nerves Before an Interview?

I always feel nervous and have a sense of panic prior to/during interviews. How do I conquer these feelings?

New Hire is on Drugs

I just got a new co-worker. He was hired by my boss while I was on vacation. I know for a fact he is on drugs, what do I do?

Do I Tell My Boss I’m Looking for a New Job?

I know 2 weeks notice happens after you’ve got the the job, but should I let him know that he might have to start looking for someone new?

I’m Sick of Paying for Parking at Work!

I’m sick of paying for parking at work. I got a promotion but no parking spot. Is it unprofessional or rude to ask what the deal is?

Is It Too Late to Be Who I Want to Be?

I’d love to do something more personally fulfilling such as become a police officer or a teacher. Is it too late to do this?

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