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by Thea KELLEY | April 16, 2026
Employers want to hire someone who is deeply interested in their company. Obviously, a really interested candidate will research the company before the interview. Also see my post, “How to Research the Interviewer.” Now, let’s explore how you can gain useful insights about the company itself, and why. When you’ve done your homework, it shows. [continue reading…]
by Thea KELLEY | April 9, 2026
How far back should your resume go? A resume with far more years of experience than needed can invite age discrimination or make a job seeker look overqualified.
Simplistic, one-size-fits-all answers like “go back 5 years” or “10 years” aren’t helpful, because your resume and job search aren’t like anyone else’s.
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In the interview process, accepting the job offer may seem like the easy part. But mishandling this crucial moment can cost you thousands in lost salary – or even the job. Read on!
[continue reading...]by Thea KELLEY | March 26, 2026
An interview with a company founder is a high-stakes conversation in which it’s crucial not only to give good answers, but to ask good questions. This post will help you identify the best questions to ask founders in an interview.
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A week after your final interview for a new job, the recruiter reaches out to schedule a “wrap-up” conversation. Is this an interview? Is it a good sign, or bad?
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