Maybe you’ve missed the news from LinkedIn? It would be easy to miss, as LinkedIn itself does not seem to have published anything online about their newest change: they are axing the Answers section as of the end of this month. [Read more…] about LinkedIn announces they are eliminating Answers
Crazy questions you could be asked at an interview
“If you were to get rid of one state in the U.S., which would it be and why?” What would you say if an interviewer asked you such an off-the-wall question? Forrester Research asked this of a candidate for a research associate position; it’s No. 1 on Glassdoor.com’s list of “Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions for 2013.” [Read more…] about Crazy questions you could be asked at an interview
100 Conversations for Career Success named a “best book to boost your career” in 2013
My co-author, Laura Labovich, and I are excited to share the exciting news that Forbes highlighted our book as a “best book to boost your career in 2013.” What great news. Thanks so much to Nancy Collamer for choosing our book; we’re thrilled. Read the article and see the rest of the list via Forbes.Â
Killer interview mistakes to avoid
The drum is beating for a new job in 2013. It’s up to you to make it happen, and it’s not as hard as you may think. Simple steps make all the difference, especially when it comes to successful interviews. [Read more…] about Killer interview mistakes to avoid
How to get a new job
One thing that hasn’t changed with the new calendar: If you want a new job, you’re going to have to take some action to get one. The sit-back-and-wait technique is low-impact, but usually doesn’t yield results. If you’re hoping for a new job in the new year, make sure you keep the following in mind: [Read more…] about How to get a new job