Career Advice

Former recruitment agency experts answer employment questions, candidly suggesting how to negotiate your salary, find a really good job, handle phone interviews, and more.

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· How do I get a job without much experience?

· Deal with career dissatisfaction

· Determine your current level of interviewing expertise

· Some reasons for not getting a job offer

· Factors that can cost you an interview

· Signs your job is in trouble

· Recognizing signs of job dissatisfaction

· Work while you look for work

· Tips for changing jobs?

· Why do people stay in jobs they hate?

· Making a successful career change

· More labor market myths

· Credit checks by employers

· Diverse experience on resume

· Working from home

· Why do so many firms employ temps

· Tips for avoiding on the job boredom

· What to do if the job ad says not to call

· How should I approach my boss to ask for a raise?

· Factors that determine your salary

· Things to do before an interview

· Job hunting myths

· How to keep your skills sharp

· Types of Interviews you might face

· Key interview questions you should be ready to answer

· How to promote yourself at work

· Writing thank-you notes to employers

· Try our Interview Quiz

· Tips for first job success

· Get Your company to pay for your course

· Tips for job seekers attending career fairs

· Can I benefit from resume services?

· Job seeker 'netiquette'

· Resume get you interviews but references provide the finishing touch

· What is an Ascii format resume?

· I've been laid off. What do I do now?

· Tips on emailing your resume

· Reference checks basics

· Questions to Ask Potential Managers

· Words Not to Include In Your Resume

· Career Sabotage: The Influence of a Past Employer

· How can I stand out from the crowd when replying to job ads?

· Handling Illegal Interview Questions

· Signs That It Is Time to Update Your Resume

· How to Research Employers

· Resume Key Words

· Things To Avoid When Dealing With Recruiters

· Turning A Bad Interview Around

· Turning a Temporary Job Into a Permanent One

· Letters of Reference

· Strong References

· Resumes Win Interviews, References Win Job Offers

· Interviewing tip: What Not to Say in an Interview

· A Portfolio Is Worth a Thousand Words

· Leadership interview question: What would be a good way to handle questions about leadership qualities?

· I've heard that it's easier to get a new job while you're still employed. Is this true

· What is the best way to conduct a long distance job search from abroad?

· I don't want to give my current employer as a reference. What do I do?

· Should I apply for multiple job ads with the same company?

· I was fired from my last position. What should I say if an interviewer asks why I left my former employer?

· Job Search Tips for Senior Executives - Tapping Into The Hidden Job Market

· What are Resume Distribution Services all about? Are they worth it?

· Overcoming age bias

· Job Search Strategy: Broaden Your Job Search

· How can I overcome employment gaps in my work history?

· How can I overcome the negative affect of my job hopping and get a higher-level position?

· Do I need a resume makeover?

· I sent out 500 resumes this past month, and I had no interviews. What am I doing wrong?

· Interview Invitation Situation: Expecting a Call That Doesn't Come

· Are resume services worth it?

· Developing a good reputation at work

· Acceptable gaps in employment

· Calming interview jitters

· What to do when you're overqualified for the job

· Asserting your qualifications

· Is it time to leave your employer?

· Salaries - how little will you accept?

· How to get a better bonus

· Networking at parties

· Networking objectives

· Preparing for an informational interview

· Salary negotiation issues

· Tactics to get the hiring manager's attention

· I am unfairly paid, what should I do?

· How much time do I have to decide whether or to accept a job offer?

· Is it OK to ask why the previous employee left the position?

· Are “thank-you” letters important?

· Be Aware of Non Verbal Cues

· I discovered a typo in my cover letter after I sent it. What should I do?

· Are cover letters important?

· How do I make a good resume?

· How can I stand out in an interview?