What You Can Do after Failing an Interview

In my last post I explored the emotional side of handling a career setback. This time I offer tips on the strategic side of handling a specific setback: the bungled interview. How can you handle this so well that you’re called back for another round?

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Who should call back when a call is dropped?

You’re on the phone, trying to impress a recruiter, when suddenly you realize there’s nobody at the other end any more. Who should call back?

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Job Postings: Better Uses for Them, #1

The only purpose for looking up job openings online is to apply to them, right? Nope! Here’s the first in my series of better uses for these postings. Clue: Who’s looking to hire your future boss? Soon after, that manager may need to hire you! So as an example, if you’re seeking a job as [continue reading…]

The One New Year’s Resolution That Will Get You a New Job

What’s the one New Year’s Resolution that will get you a new job? Reach your career goals by making a habit of this one thing.

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When you don’t have all the requirements for a job–what to do?

Some job postings are such a “shopping list” of requirements, it’s hard to imagine any candidate having it all. What should you do when you want to apply to such a job?

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