Archive: May 2003
Interview Quiz -- Can you ace these employer questions?
Answering an interviewer's questions can be trickier than you may think. To see how you'd perform, select the correct answer, then review the explanation and tips that follow to better prepare yourself for your next interview.
20 tips to a top-notch resume
Today's job market requires a highly effective resume to capture the employer's attention. Based on the survey I conducted of 600 hiring managers, here are 20 ways to help you improve your online resume.
Top executives cite characteristics to cultivate
Top executives have strong opinions on how people sabotage their own careers. The 2002 national CEO top executive survey on promotions, career paths and hiring decisions was a national study I conducted to identify traits, ideals and characteristics that successful leaders seek in developing their workforce.
Get that raise!
"There's no way I could ask my boss for a raise - I'd blow it for sure, and then where would I be?" Sound familiar? In the last few years, many Americans have seen their salaries stagnate or even decline. Getting a raise is not as simple as it may appear.
Launch a new career with volunteer skills
When I met Sarah, her very first question was "Do you think anyone would hire me? I've never worked a day in my life." Sarah had never been paid, but she was quite accomplished. She had organized major fundraisers, special events and large three-day conferences.
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