Textbook Advice for What to Wear to an Interview

[07.26.10] What to Wear to an Interview [Featured]

By Marky Stein Now that you’re wearing that beautiful, warm smile, let’s look at the rest of what you’re wearing.

How to Get Hired Quickly and Get Paid More

[06.16.10] How to Get Hired Quickly and Get Paid More

By Jay Block I was fired by one of my best friends in 1992. More on this later. But first I want you to know this webinar was prepared for you and I want you to think of me as your personal coach; one who truly cares about you and your future…because I do! I [...]

The New Career “Normal” = Get Reckless

By CAREEREALISM.com Founder, J.T. O’Donnell “For hundreds of years, the population has been seduced, scammed and brainwashed into fitting in, following instructions and exchanging a day’s work for a day’s pay. That era has come to an end, and just in time.” – Seth Godin, from the book “Linchpin” ATTENTION: Calling all

What Tiger Woods, Lebron James, Gary Vaynerchuk & YOU Have in Common

By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell Forget the economy, “Now is the time for you to cash in on your passion and CRUSH IT,”

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

OPINION: Ex Badmouthed Me to Potential Employer – What Can Be Done?

Last week, one of our Twitter Advice Project questions was from a guy who is pretty sure his ex girlfriend bad-mouthed him to an employer where he was applying for a job: Dear Experts, My ex-girlfriend works at the company I just applied to. I haven’t heard from them and I think she may have [...]

OPINION: Employer Stood Up Job Seeker…TWICE!

Last week, one of the questions that came in for our career experts to answer as part of our Twitter Advice Project involved a job seeker who was stood up by an employer, not once, but TWICE.

Why You Should Give This Valuable (FREE) Present to All Colleagues & Managers in 2009

What’s the one gift you can give that: A)  Will be truly appreciated. B)  Only takes a few minutes to give. C) Is good for co-workers, past colleagues, managers, or anyone else you feel you should recognize with a token gift this season. D) Shows what a thoughtful professional you really are! I’ll give you [...]