Job Search and the Weight of a Cloud: Both are Counterintuitive

What seems like common sense is often totally wrong. This is true for clouds, and it’s true for job search.

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Laid Off? 2 Steps Before Taking Time Off

I’ve been laid off myself, and I know how it is. The first thing you want to do is recover from the shock of losing your job – and the stresses of having one! You may not have had a vacation in a long time. You deserve some time off.

But there are at least two strong reasons why you should take a few small steps toward your job search first.

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Quick Tip for Easier Eye Contact in Online Interviews

Video interviews can feel unnatural and unfriendly. The main problem is the lack of eye contact. If you’re looking at an image of the interviewer in the middle of their screen, from their point of view you’ll see to be looking away. It’s hard to get into a comfortable rapport with someone who won’t meet [continue reading…]

When to Answer an Interview Question with a Question

If you’re well prepared, most interview questions can and should be answered directly. But sometimes you may be asked for information you’re better off not providing. One good way to deflect such inquiries is to answer an interview question with a question of your own.

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How to Tell the Right Interview Story for Any Question

To succeed in job interviews–especially when the process involves multiple meetings–you need plenty of interview stories, and you need to remember the right one at the right time. Here’s how.

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