You’ve heard people say informational interviews are a great thing. Problem is, they aren’t a thing.

Well, not a single thing, anyway. There are at least three different types of informationals. Each is a different animal, with different strategies to get the most benefit from them.

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In a recent post I listed 7 Reasons to Negotiate a Job Offer. That was the “why,” for those of us who are tempted to shy away from questioning the initial salary, benefits and other details of a compensation package. Now let’s talk about how to negotiate salary. Send the right messages in your salary [continue reading…]

“Be prepared to give a presentation on a topic of your choice,” says the recruiter. Excited? Nervous? Either way, this is your chance to shine. But what interview presentation topic should you choose? Some choices will resonate better with your audience than others.

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Can you use AI in an interview to generate answers to the interviewer’s questions? Sure, and it raises tricky issues–even if you never do it!

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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…]