By Mary Lee Gannon – theLadders Recently a client told me of a firing squad interview experience that warrants a share and checklist. Thirteen candidates were interviewed in a large room, 20 feet apart, by 12 people who scored them on three questions. Their names were drawn from a hat as to who would go… read more

By Stephanie Vozza – Fast Company Quitting your job can be terrifying, but if you are in one or more of these situations, it’s time to cut and run. Most of us are open to new job opportunities. In fact, a survey by the specialty recruitment firms Accounting Principals and Ajilon found that 80% of… read more

By Gary Burnison – Forbes You’re getting the interviews, but not landing the job. Back at square one every time, you do the usual: polishing your resume and finding new ways to say the same old thing. But if you’re like most people, you won’t do the one thing that could really make a difference… read more

By Jack Kelly – Forbes Have you ever tried to arrange for you and your group of friends to get together, see a movie and grab a quick bite to eat? It sounds like a great idea until you ask the seemingly easy questions of, “What movie do you want to watch?” or “Where should… read more

By Stephanie Vozza – Fast Company If you have a skill that’s in demand, chances are you’ve received more than one job offer. Money or a title may be tempting, but don’t jump at your first opportunity—you could be walking into a toxic work environment, says Piyush Patel, author of Lead Your Tribe, Love Your… read more

By Elizabeth Grace Saunders – Fast Company Job searches always take time but don’t have to waste time. As a time management coach, I’ve worked with many job seekers who stick to whatever feels safe and comfortable instead of doing what’s effective, only to find their job searches stretching on for an eternity. But in… read more

By Gary Burnison – Forbes   Don’t get me wrong: money is important. Compensation does need to be fair, and given the low U.S. unemployment rate, it is a buyers’ market right now. But money doesn’t drive career satisfaction. It’s a lesson best learned starting out, especially among recent U.S. college graduates. According to a… read more

By Stacy Pollack -GlassDoor We all have different filters through which we see the world that influence our attitudes and behaviors. One filter that is common to many is that of the “victim.” When circumstances become challenging, we sometimes use this “victim filter,” to ease certain ego bruises we experience. This filter leads us to… read more