My first job interview is coming up and I'm wondering which is the lesser of two evils to disclose. [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2008 - 34 answers

Help my friend not be misperceived so that she can get a job! My friend is super smart, very industrious, a wonderful team member but... makes faces and has a certain demeanor that makes people think that she has, as one person put it, "an attitude problem." This label is TOTALLY NOT deserved, but I do understand why people might get this impression. What can she do to ensure that she comes off as more "likable" in a job interview? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 14 answers

I’ve been at my current job – as a temp – for over a year. I want and need a more permanent job, but I’m concerned that my temp status might look bad to prospective employers. [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - 20 answers

My wife is dusting off her resume and getting ready to stop by a few local businesses. But there's one job interview question she's not sure how to handle: "Why are you looking to leave your current job?" [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2007 - 16 answers

How do I defend my mild depression against a HR Director? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2007 - 14 answers

I was offered a job that starts next week. I have an interview tomorrow for a job I'd rather have. How should I approach this during the interview? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 10 answers

I recently had a terrific first interview for a position at a very nice four-star hotel. I'm scheduled for a follow-up phone interview in a few days during which I will be asked a few "general business questions about my background". What sort of questions should I expect? [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2006 - 10 answers

Dealing with odd job interview questions (What kind of a fruit am I?) [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2006 - 27 answers

Should a job interview faux pas be addressed in a thank you email? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2006 - 18 answers

I've got a marathon job interview coming up, and I'm looking for advice on: a professional purse or briefcase I can use; how to stay energized, alert and upbeat for two consecutive days; cultural things I should be aware of in northeast Florida. [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2005 - 15 answers