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How to ‘spin motherhood’ in an interview…plus, Good questions for you to ask your interviewer
Question 1 As I enter the interview process, I am specifically looking for ways to “spin” motherhood. I have the appropriate degrees, background, etc., but
3 Tricks to Winning a Job in this Hyper-Competitive Economy
Have you played competitive sports? Yes, winning takes a little bit of luck, but it mostly requires skill. In this new era of job search,
7 tactics to Teach Millennials to be Top-Notch Sellers
Millenials have changed the structure of workplaces. Many members of the millennial generation have different expectations of what they want out of a career than
How to answer ‘behavioral’ questions in job interviews
Question from Reader: I’m hearing about these new kinds of interviews called “behavioral interviews” where an interviewer asks for stories or examples of what I
3 Ways to Overcome Face-to-Face Networking Awkwardness
The problem with networking is simple: IT’S AWKWARD! Even for the most outgoing, confident and experienced networker, attending a face-to-face networking event has moments of
The 8th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest and My Guest Post
The biggest guest blogging contest is back again for an 8th summer. My post, “High Heels Are Overrated and Three Working Women Myths,” has been
Why Newsweek’s Dress Code is Right on the Mark
We could replace “Newsweek” with just about any company name, but here’s the gist of the policy: “Denim jeans, sweat suits, low-rise pants, sneakers, sandals,
5 Tricks to Dominating a Job Interview
Many people misunderstand what job interviews really are. The interviewer is not just listening to your answers. They are examining behaviors and comparing them to
Want a Promotion? You Have to Own the Process
An increasing trend in corporate America today is the feeling of being “stuck” with little-to-slow opportunity for promotion. More executives are staying in place because
