“Seeking liars; apply within.” An unlikely headline for any job. While some employers may be lazy and fail to confirm credentials before hiring certain applicants, people who embellish their qualifications or lie about them are always at risk for losing their positions — even after having worked in the job for years. Case in point, news […]
Can you say no to your boss?
Are you the “yes man or woman” at work? Whenever your boss or a colleague needs anything, your name is at the tip of his or her tongue? If you are the go-to person at work when someone needs a “yes,” congratulations! You’ve likely secured your place in the office. Who wants to lay off the person […]
How to work with a clueless co-worker
Do you work with someone you could only generously refer to as “dumb as a post?” Do you have a clueless co-worker? You have no idea how this person finagled a job in your department or company, but it’s clear focusing on the task at hand is not his or her strong suit? There are […]
Get a recruiter’s attention on Twitter
When you’re looking for a job, you want to be sure to take advantage of all of the tools at your disposal to help you land the best possible opportunity. Social media should be on your to-do list, because it provides a way to connect with networking contacts and decision makers.
Crazy interview questions
“If you could throw a parade of any caliber through the Zappos office, what type of parade would it be?” How are you supposed to reply to such an off-the-wall interview question? Do you even want this job? Someone applying for a position with the Zappos Family as a customer loyalty teammember was faced with such a […]