What if a salary history is "required," and I don't send one?
Although salary histories are a useful tool to help recruiters screen candidates, they don't do much for the prospective employee's negotiating position. Read more...



What if a salary history is "required," and I don't send one?
Although salary histories are a useful tool to help recruiters screen candidates, they don't do much for the prospective employee's negotiating position. Read more...
Can a prospective employer ask my last employer what I earned?
Rarely would a company go behind a candidate's back to verify employment information, but they can and do double-check background information including pay. Read more...
Job Search 101: References that Help You Seal the Deal
If you are like most people in the midst of a job search, you probably haven’t given your references much thought. You’ve likely spent more time on your resume, cover letter and networking activities. But references can have a significant … Read more...
Job Search 101: Interview Basics
Despite the etiquette, formality, and inevitable fear factor, job interviews can actually be enjoyable as well as extremely informative. In an interview, where you and the prospective employer begin a mutual relationship based on … Read more...
Interview Brainteasers
You've heard of those brain teaser questions that may well come between you and a job someday. No matter how much you may prepare yourself for a job interview, you may never be completely ready when that interviewer asks you why manhole … Read more...
The Weakness Question
You're sitting in a conference room or office, face-to-face with the person you most want to impress - your prospective boss - and he or she is asking you, "What is your biggest weakness?" How do you answer a question like that? Read more...
Job Search 101: Inappropriate Questions
Have you ever felt uncomfortable about a question someone asked in a job interview? Frankly, some things are none of your prospective employer's business. Moreover, many types of questions are not only inappropriate, but even illegal. Read more...
Dream Job: Project Manager
All of us practice project management in our lives, whether we know it or not. We are all involved in planning and organizing our everyday tasks, career, and work responsibilities. In the business world, project management is a high level … Read more...
Job Search 101: How to Evaluate an Offer
Just like an interview, a job offer can tell you a great deal about a potential employer. An offer can reveal how serious the employer is about the offer, how valuable you are to the company, and most importantly, whether you should make … Read more...
I have an interview tomorrow with a prominent company and am very eager to please them. Can you give me some important pointers on interviewing? Read more...
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