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Tough Interview ?s: Don’t Torpedo Your Job Chances with Your Answer to “Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?”
Career, Coaching, Professional growth

Tough Interview ?s: Don’t Torpedo Your Job Chances with Your Answer to “Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?”

Question: I finally left a toxic job after two years of trying to make things work. Three arrogant men ran … Continue reading Tough Interview ?s: Don’t Torpedo Your Job Chances with Your Answer to “Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?”

Rage Applying: An Act of Revenge Against A Problem Employer
Career, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Professional growth

Rage Applying: An Act of Revenge Against A Problem Employer

 You’ve had the worst day—worst week—worst month—at work. You’re overloaded, micro-managed by a boss you can’t stand and underpaid.          … Continue reading Rage Applying: An Act of Revenge Against A Problem Employer

If An Expected Question Throws You, How You Can Recover and Get Back In the Game
Career, Coaching, Personal growth, Professional growth

If An Expected Question Throws You, How You Can Recover and Get Back In the Game

This question came into our Ask A Coach feature. The writer told this story. I really wanted this job. The … Continue reading If An Expected Question Throws You, How You Can Recover and Get Back In the Game

Job Hunting Has Changed: You Have Leverage
Career, Coaching, Professional growth

Job Hunting Has Changed: You Have Leverage

Question: I left a senior position in a large corporation when the pandemic and four children at home forced me … Continue reading Job Hunting Has Changed: You Have Leverage

My Name Keeps Me From Getting Hired; What Can I Do?
Career, Coaching

My Name Keeps Me From Getting Hired; What Can I Do?

Question:  One of your blog posts tells employers to look up an applicant’s court records before hiring them. When I … Continue reading My Name Keeps Me From Getting Hired; What Can I Do?

Entering a Job Market Pounded by the Pandemic
Career, Coaching, Professional growth

Entering a Job Market Pounded by the Pandemic

He had a college degree in business and had graduated at the top of his class in April. He thought … Continue reading Entering a Job Market Pounded by the Pandemic

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