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Obstacles to Finding a Job
Finding a Job with Bad Credit at Middle Age
I live in Anywhere, Midwest USA. I am a middle age man with a lot of experience in several fields.
Due ...
Sales Resume: Handling Poor Results
How to Handle a Poor Sales Year on Your Resume
I have seven years sales experience and am currently fighting through the toughest sales year ever....
Stuck on Resume Writing
I've tried to follow some of the advice you've got here on how to put a resume together, but I'm stuck on coming up with accomplishments. My old resume ...
Internet Job Boards
This might be an off the wall question to ask on a job board site, but I wonder if the jobs posted on the internet are real. How can I tell a good site ...
Posting a Resume
I've been told that posting a resume online is dangerous. Since so many people do it, I'm skeptical of the advice I'm getting. What should I watch out ...
Salary Negotiation
I just received an offer for a job I really want, but the salary is lower than what I really want. How do I get them to give me more without risking the ...
Using a Contingency Recruiter
I'm starting a job search and have questions about using recruiters in general, but really want to know what you think about firms that work on contingency....
Job Search Game Plan
Hi, fortunately I am still employed at the moment. However, my company is a software services firm. We offer software support to clients.
However, I ...
Interview to Job Offer:
How Long Should It Take?
What are you seeing in terms of the time it takes for companies to complete interviews and extend offers? I'm interviewing for a VP Sales opportunity ...
Why can't I get a recruiter to call me back?
I've seen job ads from recruiters for positions I am qualified for. When I apply, I get no response. When I call, I can't get them to call me back. I'...
Salary Increase
I'm interviewing for a new job and they want to know my salary requirements. What kind of increase should I ask for?
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Interview Question
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How do I answer a question about how long I've been out of work?
I'm a senior sales professional and opted for an early retirement offer due to a ...
Employment Application Advice
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What should I put when I am filling out a job application and it asks why I am leaving my present job?
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Honesty is usually the ...
Qualified - But No Interview!
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I am a Call Center Manager and applied for a similar position in a different city. I am perfect for the position but never got a call for an interview....
Interview Expenses
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What do you think about a company that wants me to pay for airline tickets, hotel, and other expenses related to my interview with them? I'm concerned ...
Mock Interview
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I read information on your website about getting a mock interview. What's the real benefit to me for shelling out money to do this? I've had interviews ...
Counter Offer From My Boss
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I just told my boss that I'm leaving to take another job. He asked me what I wanted in order to stay. He's offered to match the salary I'll be getting ...
Interview Thank You Letter
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I met with 5 different people at this company this morning. I talked to human resources, and then met with a couple of people in sales and then somebody ...
Unfavorable Reference
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How do I know if a former employer has given me an unfavorable reference?
I have been using a former supervisor as a reference as this company was ...
What do you think about relocation?
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I have a phone interview lined up with a company located in the Texas, but I'm not sure if I want to move. How risky is relocation in this economy?
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How do I handle a bad reference?
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I'm planning to leave my current employer, but I know that my current boss will not be a good reference for me. He's a terrible manager, but blames me ...
Finding a job online. How do I get started?
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I found your site through Google and am wondering where I should go to get started on my job hunt.
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