We have received a lot of questions about networking, so as promised in my last column, I wanted to explore the concept of networking more fully. Networking 101 There are a lot of misconceptions about networking - what it can...
I am considering a career in international development. I'm now in the process of setting up informational interviews with various organizations and I'm looking for a series of questions for these types of interviews. My goal is to determine how...
I would like to sit down and meet with a very senior person at my organization to discuss the future of the organization, where I will fit in, what I can do currently to increase my responsibilities. My current supervisor...
“I’m tired of getting up each day so that Sally Sue and Bobby Ray get another widget in their closet! I want to do something meaningful with my life before it’s too late. You know, I’ve always loved bumblebees. I...
Over the past year, I have left several jobs because of serious personal health issues in my family. Each time this occurred, I was unable to take a leave of absence since I could not give a definite answer to...
I have been out of work now for more than two months because of a layoff. I'm finding it tough to find employment in my field and I feel that it is an area that may be becoming obsolete. In...
What qualifies as experience? When a job requires two years of experience does that mean actual paid job experience or can it be internships and volunteer work? I have been at school for the last four years and have done...
All the career guides suggest calling to follow-up job applications, yet most job ads explicitly state "no phone calls, please". Is it appropriate to call anyway or does calling make the applicant appear unable to read or follow instructions? Would...
I lost my job a few months ago, and after a couple initial interviews and interest (coming close twice) I haven't had any luck since, and I'm getting desperate. Is it possible to get a job when you're unemployed? Should...
Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you...
