How to Answer Interview Questions about Conflicts

Some of the most common interview questions are about conflict management. Your answer can demonstrate crucial skills – or raise concerns that kill your chances.

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How to Get Hired without a Degree

At this writing in 2022, it’s a great time for job seekers who are long on ability but short on academic credentials. In this post I’ll offer smart tips on how to get hired without a degree–even if the job market becomes less favorable.

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How to Get a Nonprofit Job with your Corporate Experience

Are you thinking of leaving the business world to for a nonprofit career? How does your corporate experience translate to a nonprofit job? Some occupations require no translation: administrative assistant, accountant, human relations manager. Others may seem less obviously transferable, like sales, marketing or business development. How are your skills relevant in the nonprofit sector? [continue reading…]

How to Take Notes during an Interview (and How Not to)

Should you take notes during a job interview? Generally it’s not only appropriate but really smart – and the way you do it sends messages about you that can help you get the job – or lose it. Here’s how to take notes during an interview. 

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Concise, Confident, Convincing: How Interview Coaching Helped a Pharma Sales Manager Get the Job

Through interview coaching, West Los Angeles sales manager Jason (not his real name) polished his presentation skills and amped up his confidence. The effort was rewarded with an offer at a large company with more opportunities. Here’s how.

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