How a candidate put me on the spot
Q: I’m not the usual potential employee type who sends a question in to you – in fact, I am […]
Practice makes perfect in business pitch
Q: My company has announced a competition to find the most entrepreneurial staff member. There is a tidy cash prize, […]
How to exit your current job the right way
Q: How can I create an exit strategy to leave a job gracefully? My time here is done. I’m not […]
Hidden CV jewels
Q: Any unlikely piece of information I should have on my CV? (CD). A: This is an excellent question. Many […]
Getting ready for life after college
Q: I’m in college. I’ll graduate next year and need to start thinking about life after college – what should […]
How to navigate tricky career change challenges
Reader AF has a number of questions he would like dealt with as he is currently in the middle of […]
Why a pay cut may be just the tonic
Q: I’ve been offered a better job but there is a pay cut involved. I’m tempted. People might think me […]
Go strong on what matters to them at interview
Q: How do I identify my strengths? I’ve an interview coming up and I don’t know where to start. (SD, […]
Why rushing into the money question could knock you off course
Q: Can I ask about money in the first phone call/interview? (DR, email). A: Yes, you can, but I would […]
Choose your referee carefully to maximise job chances
Q: I am down to the final three for a job and I think I might be about to get […]