Last week, I wrote about what to do if a difficult question makes you panic during an interview, but today I want to talk about what some of those questions are. There are lots of strange and challenging questions out there. Here are some I’ve heard, and what the thinking behind them is (at…
We’ve all been there: the interviewer asks you a question that seems totally out of left field and you freeze. For a hot second, you can’t remember even your name or why you’re here. Eventually you babble something semi-coherent and hope that you didn’t sound like a complete idiot. Is there a way to…
Is there anything more disheartening than rejection? You spent all that time crafting your resume and perfecting your interview answers and they’ve “gone in a different direction” with their hiring. Ugh! It’s even worse when it’s a job you really wanted. Is there a way to stay connected with them so they really do…
Happy fall! This is a season of change and, at least to me, a great time for energy and renewal. I get a definite boost of vigor and productivity when the weather starts to turn cool. I’m not sure if it’s the actual temperatures, the shorter days feeling more urgent, or my old training…
How much are your skills and experiences worth? It’s important to be able to describe yourself in a way that is attractive, compelling, and memorable to an employer, whether you’re seeking a promotion or venturing into a whole new job. This description is the core of your competitive advantage. It clearly articulates why an employer…
Did you see the video of Lauren Boebert (sorry, she’s from my state) reading the Bible passage about “wonton killing”? The phrase, of course, is wanton killing, meaning, in this case, deliberate and unprovoked—not, in fact, filled dumplings, as tasty as those are. But it made me think about how often I…
To cover letter, or not to cover letter, that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The writing, of your reasons to apply Or to take Arms against a Document of difficulties. Apologies to the Bard, but this is a topic I revisit pretty often because there are so many…
Last week, I talked about the definition of “quiet quitting” as just having good boundaries, but what about people who are actually quietly quitting, being disengaged at work and doing just enough to get by? If this is you, chances are good that you have a reason for your disengagement. Maybe you have poor leadership…
Money can be an uncomfortable topic, but it’s important and empowering to discuss salary with your coworkers.
Have you heard all this “quiet quitting” buzz over the last couple of weeks? There is much hand-wringing and bemoaning the entitlement of these here young people. So let me clear it up: Quiet quitting isn’t a thing. It’s. Not. Real. Have you read the descriptions? Workers not volunteering for extra shifts. …