Ask anyone you know. Odds are they'll tell you to have a new job solidly lined up before saying goodbye to your job. Quitting a job without a new one is crazy. And that's pretty much the rule most folks go by. Why risk a paying job when you don't … [MORE]
12 Bits of “Insider” Info For Beginning a New Job Search
If you're just beginning a new job search, odds are there are things you don't know about the process that could help. And even some things you think you know may not be exactly right in today's job market. I recently spoke with a friend who … [MORE]
Is It OK To Ask for Feedback After a Job Interview?
After all that work and worry preparing for an interview, once the interview happens it's hard to just sit patiently and do nothing. Waiting in general is tough, but each day you're waiting for feedback after a job interview feels like an … [MORE]
Why Employers Ask Such Stupid Job Application Questions
Job application questions. Anyone who has looked for a job recently has found the process to incredibly annoying ... and frustrating. Someone I know actually bypasses any online application that digs too deeply into personal questions before even … [MORE]
Dealing With Inner Conflict at Work
Inner conflict. It's like fighting with yourself while also being the referee. But inner conflict doesn't have to be a bad thing. In fact it can be helpful if we recognize its true value -- a signal that something is wrong and we need to take action. … [MORE]
Former Boss Gave Me a Bad Reference. What Can I Do?
It came out of the blue. You submitted references after what felt like a strong interview and were waiting to hear the good news. But then you find out one of your former bosses gave you a bad reference. Is it over? Have you lost the job? Although … [MORE]
Resistance to Change: Is It Really Worth All the Effort?
First things first. Most people feel resistance to change. Therefore, you are probably resistant to change -- at least any change that threatens the status quo. It’s important that you truly understand this idea as well as how it might affect … [MORE]
Creating a Personal Assessment To Help “Fix” How Your Job Feels
One of the things I hate most about self-help articles is when they tell you to do some writing that is "essential" to the learning process. So why am I going to ask you to do the very same thing? Because I hope (if you choose to do it this way) that … [MORE]
Boss Won’t Allow Personal Items On Your Desk!
It's comforting to have things from home at work. Well, maybe not a cat. And many of us do decorate our workspaces with family pictures, colorful objects to brighten your day, or even little trinkets that amuse. But what if your boss forbids personal … [MORE]
What Types of Questions Do Reference Checkers Ask?
In order to do their job, reference checkers ask questions of the people whose names you provide them on a reference sheet. They may also find other sources on their own if needed, but in most cases the names you give them are enough. So create … [MORE]