How to Interview Your Potential Boss, 10 Questions to Ask

The #1 reason people quit jobs is their manager. So in job search, you need to know how to interview your potential boss and get a feel for whether you’ll like working with that person. Their answer to “What is your management style?” won’t tell you the whole story. Here are 10 good questions to [continue reading…]

10 Ways to Stay Motivated in a Long Job Search

At some point, many of us find ourselves in a job search that’s taking longer than we expected. Here are some gumption-building tactics that have worked for others.

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Putting Interests on a Resume is Trickier than You Think

Should you put interests on a resume? If done right, it can add a human touch that makes your resume more memorable. On the other hand, I’ve seen many self-written resumes with an Interests section that looks fluffy or inappropriate. Putting interests on a resume should be done strategically, if at all.

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How to Stop Rambling in Interviews by Telling Concise Stories

Stories are powerful in interviews, but if your stories are too long, you’ve got a problem. The interviewer may become impatient (they do have a list of questions they want to ask!) or bored. Here’s how to stop rambling in interviews.

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How’s the Job Search Going? Here’s a Truly Useful Answer.

You’re asked this question all the time when you’re in job search: “How’s the job search going?” How can you make it work for you?

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