Career Advice

100 Potential Interview Questions

While there are as many different possible interview questions as there are interviewers, it always helps to be ready for anything.

What Makes You Different from All the Others?

Gina had recently been laid off after working as a marketing manager in a high tech company for the past five years. She was thinking about ways to market herself into a new job. She stood in front of the cereal selection, overwhelmed by the number of brands to choose from - more than 100 varieties.

What Your Job-Related Dreams Could Be Telling You

In a 2003 survey of 1,000 adults conducted by British bank NatWest, 80 percent of women and 60 percent of men said they dream about work.

Get Back to Work with the Best Deal

Whether to negotiate is a question that comes up frequently from people who are between jobs. Not only can you ask for more money, but if an offer is low, you should ask for more.

Why Stock Cover Letters Don't Work

One of the undeniable wonders of computers and the Internet is the quantum personal efficiencies they've created for all of us. For example, think about how long it used to take to produce and send out cover letters and resumes.

Out of the Office, Out of a Job?

In a stormy economic climate, workers sometimes worry that taking advantage of benefits that take them out of the office, such as telecommuting, flextime, parental leave or even vacation, will increase their odds of being laid off

Mastering the Phone Interview

You just got word that you landed a job interview with a company that really interests you - only there's a slight catch. You won't be meeting with your interviewer(s) face to face. 

What to Do When You've Outgrown Your Job

You've been in your job for several months now and are doing tasks far above your job description. Yet you feel your boss is oblivious to the fact that you've moved way beyond the duties you were originally hired to do. How can you get not only recognition, but also a raise and a new title?