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Should You Come Out During a Job Interview
Paula's recent post about being out in the workplace, along with my recent experience with the job interview process, got me wondering if it's a good idea to come out…
How to Ace That Job Interview
You're on the job hunt, you've got a rock star resume, and as luck would have it you've gotten a call saying that the company wants you to come in…
Is Anxiety Draining You and Preventing You from Tapping the Power of Curiosity?
I have been reading an excellent book called "Curious?: Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life" by Todd Kashdan, PhD. Today one chapter of my morning read really struck…
How to Make Your Résumé Stand Out
It's a tough job market, ya'll. I recently interviewed for a job that had over 100 applicants. A friend of mine interviewed for a job with over 800 applicants. With…
Is Fear in the Workplace Holding You Hostage?
The paradox of these changing times is that on the one hand it is an ideal time to re-evaluate your career path whether you still have a job, got laid…
What is Your Follow Up Strategy?
So, you've gone to a networking event, (or like me, just gotten home from BlogHer '09), and now you have a pile of business cards and new contacts. What do…
Would you take a pay cut to keep your job?
Money Magazine recently published an article about how to talk the boss out of giving you a pink slip. If you know your employer is hurting for cash, one might…
Work Spouse: good for your paycheck?
At a recent dinner party, one of our guests shared a story about a weekend getaway with her work spouse. I wasn't familiar with the term but learned it's a…
Making Sure Your Job Skills Are 100%
If you're unemployed and looking for something to do, I've got just the thing for you: make sure you're the best at what you do. Now, this isn't a new…
There is No Work-Life Balance, Only Work-Life Choices
Former General Electric Co. CEO Jack Welch left women shaking their heads at the Society for Human Resource Management's annual conference when he said: "There's no such thing as work-life…