New Job But Already Want to Switch to Another

Does it look bad to quit a job so soon if you get hired for something you really would like to do after only a month and a half?

TELL US: Is Giving Boss Holiday Gift a Good Idea?!?

By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell Last week, a reader of our Twitter Advice Project asked if it was appropriate to send a holiday card to a potential employer. You can see the TAP question and discussion amongst the experts here. However, it got me wondering what employees think

Should I Try the Hiring Manager One More Time?

I have been following up with the hiring manager But then I saw the job posted again. Should I place one more call or move on?

ABCs of Career Management (3 Ways to Improve Your Career in 2010)

Have you achieved all your career goals this year?  Did you find that perfect job you were hoping to get?  Are you satisfied with your job performance?  We are in the end of the year “Red Zone” – the time to take a look back at 2009 and prepare for 2010.  Here are 3 areas [...]

Jobless During Holidays: PART II (Practical Suggestions for Coping)

By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Mary Sevinsky How do you cope with unemployment a during the holidays? Like any loss, a job loss results in grief. In Part I outlined some basic stages you may pass through in dealing with job loss. You can read that article in full by clicking here. In this sequel, you will find [...]

Non-Professional Office Settings…How Do I Deal?

Dear J.T. & Dale: I am a 58-year-old female who just read your article about coping with negative workplace surroundings. I have a similar dilemma; however, mine is different in that the surroundings are fun-loving, nonprofessional and noisy — jokes, talking over cubicle walls, laughing, etc. I seem to be the “official grouch” because I [...]

HOW TO: From Willie Loman to George Clooney in Interviews

Dear J.T. & Dale: I was laid off as a sales manager in October of last year, so I’ve passed the one-year mark. I’ve had many interviews, including being passed over after second and third interviews by six companies. I’ve been an award-winning performer, but my confidence is taking a beating. Any recommendations? — Kevin

Can Your Recruiter Stop Your Unemployment?

Is this ethical for a temporary recruiter to report to unemployment? I believe it was a tactic to stop my unemployment.

How Do I Determine if Company is Ethical?

How do you ask questions designed to read whether the company is offering an ethical sales position or not, or being ethical as a company?

Top 3 Mistakes People Make on LinkedIn

By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Joshua Waldman Everyone is on LinkedIn these days. Let’s face it. Almost every CEO from every fortune 500. Last count was over 60 million users. In contrast, job boards only have about 3.5% of available jobs. This is common knowledge in the career industry, but why do so many people spend so [...]