People need to know what to expect of you (and it better be damn good) or you will be ignored and get the rewards for being ignored.Continue Reading

In answering this, I'll first try to reply literally to the question but then to what I think the person is really asking.In answering this, I'll first try to reply literally to the question but then to what I think the person is really asking.Continue Reading

EP 1833 A great opportunity to tell a story . . . but don't forget these three points when you tell it!Continue Reading

A tough question for some of you to deal with. Here's how I would approach it.Continue Reading

There are situations that you find yourself in or you make a great decision and people won’t remember it. There are other situations where you make a bad choice, other people lose and will never forget. Pain trumps happiness in most people’s thinking. They never forget the pain but do forget how good they felt....Continue Reading

A recruiter isn't getting back to you? What a shock! I worked as one for more than 40 years. Here are a few reasons why.Continue Reading

There are some interesting statistics about what works in job search. Let me quote them to you and see how you're spending your time.Continue Reading

EP 1832 Another one of those annoying and tough interview questions. Here's how to answer it.Continue Reading

EP 1785 I've struggled for a long time about whether to recommend one. Here's a reason to do it and not wait.Continue Reading

What is the most tactful way to turn down a job offer that you worked hard to get, but then a better one surfaced?Continue Reading