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Tip
No.
229-
I went for an interview and was told
that I'm "overqualified," But, since I'm in my seventies,
I think that they were really telling me that I'm too
old! What can I do?
Tips Archive
Tip
No.
228-
What should I include in my cover
letter?
Tip
No.
227-
Does my choice of degree have to
dictate the direction my career
takes?
Tip
No.
226-
I recently went for an interview but
did not get the job. Any ideas?
Tip No.
225- What kind
of paper should I use for my
resume?
Tip No.
224- How should
I approach a company I want to work for, but is not
advertising?
Tip No.
223- How
truthful should I be in an
interview?
Tip No.
222- What
should I do if I think I am being unfairly treated in an
interview?
Tip No.
221- What can I
say when I am told, "You are
overqualified"...
Tip No.
220- What is
the difference between telecommuting and
telework?
Tip No.
219- How
can I find out what the average salary for my position
should be?
Tip No.
218- Do I
really need to send a thank you note after an interview,
it seems so old fashioned.
Tip No.
217- I have been
unemployed for 6 months now and am confident I possess
good personal skills that would be attractive to
potential employers. However, on every application form I
fill out there is always a section asking “Please
account for any gaps in employment”. I'm not sure
how to explain being 6 months out of work as during this
time I was suffering from depression and needed a break
but am sure if I say that it will put potential employers
off. Is honesty the best way or should I just say I
decided to take a break?
Tip No.
216- I am doing an
assignment of Redeployment (inplacement) strategies in
retrenchment. I read your web page and was wondering if
you could direct me to any books or research articles
that would outline redeployment strategies within an
organization or business.
Tip No.
215- I have an
interview with Prudential next week. The problem I have
is they want 10 years of employment history. I have
worked as a Bookkeeper since July of 2002. I have not had
another steady job since 1998 when I was terminated for
personal reasons. I was unemployed for a year and a half
after that. How can I explain the gap during my
interview.
Tip No.
214- Can you give me
some brief pointers on how to be successful in a job
search?
Tip No.
213- I am in a job
earning good money and benefits, but I don’t like it
very much and think I can do better. Am I crazy to think
about leaving?
Tip No.
212- I’ve spent a
lot of time and energy on my resume, and it looks great
to me. I showed it to someone today, however, who told me
I need to highlight more transferable skills. I am not
sure what they meant…can you help?
Tip No.
211- How do I get
passed a drug arrest from a year ago. I have straightened
my life out (drug free) but I am unable to obtain
employment because of my prior mistakes.
Tip No.
210- I am between jobs
right now, and I don’t know what to say to people
when they ask questions about what I do. I feel like
I’m not whole if I can’t say “I’m
working as…. Is this normal?
Tip No.
209- Do you have any
tips for gaining contract employment?
Tip No.
208- I am sending out
at least 15 resumes a day, but have not been called for
even one interview. This has been going on for three
weeks…what am I doing wrong?
Tip No.
207- How do I improve
my communication skills and improve my
vocabulary?
Tip No.
206- I have been
looking for a job in my field of geology, but I am
thinking about seeking training or further education for
a job in a different career field with surer hiring
opportunities. Which jobs and/or fields are among the
fastest growing right now and how much can I expect to
earn?
Tip No.
205- I've been told I
should develop a "Target Company List" to help me focus
my job search, but I don't know where to start...help,
please!
Tip No.
204- I recently read
the May 16, 2005 issue of Fortune, and was shocked! The
cover read “50 and Fired” and the feature
article stated that those of us in this category are now
likely on “permanent vacation.” This is very
distressing to hear as I am currently looking for work
after a downsizing at my former company &endash; I’m
over 50, but too young to retire! I want to know, is
Fortune right?
Tip No.
203- Please help me
help my spouse. He is looking for a job after a recent
lay-off and is putting a great deal of effort into
this…but I think he’s making a lot of mistakes
that are really costing him hiring opportunities.
I’ve been in his situation myself, and I know
first-hand what it takes to be successful. How can I best
support him?
Tip No.
202- Please advise me
if one goes on interviews outside of the country can they
still collect their unemployment checks? Thank
you.
Tip No.
201- How do I handle a
job interview where the interviewer is 20+ years my
junior?
Tip No.
200- I am an over-50
Baby Boomer looking for work after a recent layoff from
my former employer of 29 years. I believe I am being
discriminated against in hiring because of my age. What
can I do?
Tip No.
199- I was recently
fired from my position of one year. Recently our company
had to deal with an employee feeling she was being
treated with discrimination. Soon after, all employees
had to sign a zero tolerance letter regarding language. I
was overheard on the phone using slang to another
colleague that was deemed inappropriate, which I did not
know was inappropriate at the time. I was suspended then
"let go". How do I address this in an
interview?
Tip No.
198- How can I
appropriately ask for the job I interviewed for, as a
follow-up inquiry? I have not heard anything back from
the hiring manager and/or the HR Director.
Tip No.
197- I've been out of
work for six months now, and have done nothing toward
finding a new job yet because I wanted a break. Problem
is, I've lost momentum and can't seem to get motivated
and confident again. Help!
Tip No.
196- I'm preparing for
a big interview and want to research the company -- where
do I look for information?
Tip No.
195- How do I pick a
recruiter to work with?
Tip No.
194- I am not fond of
interviewers who insist on seeing my 1099s or W-2s. I
live in a high rent district and am not the wealthiest
person around, but this question seems insulting to me.
Is there a politically correct way here? I used to say
"I'll show you mine, if you show me yours!" Somebody
might say OK! Any thoughts here?
Tip No.
193- I am leaving a
career in professional athletics and want to start
college in the fall. I am in my late 20's and am nervous
about going back to school again after so long. What can
I do to prepare and be successful as a
student?
Tip No.
192- Why is it
important to write a handwritten thank you letter, I
think an email thank-you is preferable in our world of
cyberspace?
Tip No.
191- I seem to get a
lot of interviews, but no job offers. I have been reading
about establishing rapport with interviewers and wonder
why this is important. It seems ones credentials should
be the deciding factor in the hiring
process.
Tip No.
190- Why do you believe
networking is such an important component of my career
search?
Tip No.
189- I find it almost
impossible to condense my accomplishments and experiences
to one page. Please explain to me why a one-page resume
is preferable to a two or even three page
resume.
Tip No.
188- How can I stop
procrastinating? I am letting the weeks turn into months
without a job. Help!
Tip No.
187- What do I say to a
potential employer when they ask why I am looking for new
employment?
Tip No.
186- I am looking for a
way to be happy at the job I have right now because I
know how difficult the market is right now. However, I
really do not like what I am doing; I am not using my
creative potential. Do you have any suggestions about
what I might do?
Tip No.
185- Can you tell me
again where to go for the forms to collect unemployment?
The "Texasworkforce.org" site doesn't seem to have
anything on it that points me where to go to apply for
unemployment.
Tip No.
184- I am attending a
job fair this week, and the sheer numbers of people who
attend these events discourages me. How can I stand out
from the crowd?
Tip No.
183- How do I go about
asking for a raise? I am approaching my 1 year review at
my first job out of college.
Tip No.
182- I have been
unemployed for over nine months, and quite frankly I am
getting panicked about being out of the workforce for so
long. I’d like to know more about temporary
agencies. Can you point me in the right
direction?
Tip No.
181- What sort of
questions should I be asking potential job
interviewers?
Tip No.
180- I have finally
succeeded in getting an informational interview scheduled
with an individual who works for a company where I’d
eventually like to be employed. I’d like to make a
good impression on him, even though he has stated that he
does not “know of any openings at the moment.”
What should I be asking him?
Tip No.
179- I was laid off in
December, and I just don’t feel like rushing right
back to work. I was employed in Corporate America for
over 17 years and I’d like to explore my other
options. Do you have any ideas about where to get
started?
Tip No.
178- I am not sure what
it means to network. Where do I go to do
it?
Tip No.
177- I recently applied
for a new job and I exaggerated my current earnings. Now,
they want to see my past pay slips before they agree to a
salary.
Tip No.
176- I was fired from a
job 6 years ago for a disagreement I had with my
supervisor. I don't like revealing this on job
applications because I wonder what a potential employer
will think of me. What suggestions do you
have?
Tip No.
175- Currently I went
for an interview and everything seemed to go smooth and
fine, but when the interviewer asked the question "How
will you contribute to our company?" I was struck at the
question. How should I answer this type of
question?
Tip No.
174- I was recently
laid off from a job I’ve had for over 13 years. I
can’t seem to get started thinking about what’s
next. Do you have any suggestions?
Tip No.
173- I am not getting
any "bites" from my current resume. Do you have any ideas
about what might be happening?
Tip No.
172- I have gone to
several networking meetings and been told that I should
contact a recruiter. Any thoughts on why I should use
one?
Tip No.
171- What sort of
resume is considered the most useful to today's job
hunter?
Tip No.
170- I've just had a
successful interview and I know the company is
interviewing several other candidates for one open
position. Is writing a thank you letter the appropriate
thing to do next? Where should I begin?
Tip No.
169- Should my resume
state "References available upon request?"
Tip No.
168- I have heard that
a current industry trend is hiring people to do
consulting work. Should my resume look any different than
those of my peers? Should I use any specific buzz
words?
Tip No.
167- In my cover
letters, would you suggest I tell of being laid off or
wait to explain this in the interview?
Tip No.
166- I keep hearing
that it is better to let the interviewer do most of the
talking in an interview? Is this true?
Tip No.
165- What is the legal
difference between being "Laid Off" and being
"Fired"?
Tip No.
164- In 1997, I was
fired from a position as a Secretary. Since then, I have
returned to school and will soon receive a degree in
Education. What should I put on an application/resume?
How should I explain why I was terminated?
Tip No.
163- I'm 44 and have
taught and coached for 20 years. I have always
supplemented my income with some sort of sales. I still
hold a group one insurance certification. Is it too late
for me to change?
Tip No.
162- Can a prospective
employer ask me to provide documentation for my current
salary (W-2's, pay stubs, letter from current employer
etc..)?
Tip No. 161
- I am a senior
executive and have recently been laid off from a Fortune
500 company. I am interested in working with some
executive recruiters, but am not sure how to go about
finding reputable recruiters for my level. Can you
recommend any?
Tip No.
160 - I have 12 years
experience in sales and would like to go into
pharmaceutical sales. Unfortunately, most companies
require two years experience in this field. Are there any
courses I could take?
Tip No.
159 - I was fired from
my last job. Do I have to give this information on my job
application?
Tip No.
158 - How do I respond
if a potential employer insists that I list my past
salary in their application?
Tip No.
157 - I interviewed for
a position and was told my qualifications were not suited
for the position. The position only required a high
school diploma. Do you think I didn't get the job because
I'm an older person?
Tip No.
156 - Do I send thank
you letters to the people who helped me in my job
search?
Tip No.
155 - How does a 58
year old Chemical Engineer willing to accept an
entry-level position get considered when competing with
chemical engineers with far less
experience.
Tip No.
154 - Are there jobs in
International Health?
Tip No.
153 - How can I find
out what education I need to change
careers?
Tip No.
152 - Would you please
tell me how to be successful in a phone interview?
Tip No.
151 - I do not have a
college degree, but do have some college credits, do I
add that to my resume?
Tip No.
150 - Should I lie
about my age to get a job?
Tip No.
149 - What themes are
being tested when an interviewer asks "What is the
toughest management decision you have ever
made?"
Tip No.
148 - When I go for a
job interview and present my resume, do I give that
person my cover letter with my resume?
Tip No.
147 - Where can I find
information on consulting/contracting and resources for
this type of work?
Tip No.
146 - I'm taking a 5
month break in my career to just enjoy life. How will
recruiters view this in the future?
Tip No.
145 - I have a visual
impediment that prevents me from driving. How do I
explain this to someone without hurting my chances of
getting a job in areas that I can get to?
Tip No.
144 - Should I include
my current part-time (temporary) job on my
resume?
Tip No.
143 - How do I explain
my termination?
Tip No.
142 - Is it appropriate
to pass out a 1-page or a 2-page resume at a job
fair?
Tip No.
141 - I recently
received a verbal job offer, but I've since been informed
that the company will not be filling the position. What
can I do?
Tip No. 140 - I took a
break and put my job search off during the holidays to
spend time with my family. How do I jump start my
search?
Tip No.
139 - I have chosen to
focus on career development, where can I get information
where career development studies have been carried
out?
Tip No.
138 - I am a teacher
and have a masters degree in reading but thinking of
changing career fields. Would I have to complete an
entirely new masters program in order to enter into a PhD
or medical program?
Tip No.
137 - Can a company
demote or fire you because you do not have a college
degree?
Tip No.
136 - I quit my last
job because of conflicts I was having with a co-worker.
What should I say to a prospective
employer?
Tip No.
135 - I'm 26 years old
and need to find a career that's right for me. Can you
offer any advice?
Tip No.
134 - I was terminated
from my last job because of illness. When applying for a
new job what do I say when asked "reason for
leaving"?
Tip No.
133 - I currently live
in Argentina. What is the best and fastest way to start a
new career in North America?
Tip No.
132 - What does a
person do when at an inteview the interviewer makes
ethnic jokes and uses foul language?
Tip No.
131 - How do I format a
"Resume with salary history?
Tip No.
130 - I recently
interviewed for an entry level position and was told that
I am overqualified. What is the best way to tell the
interviewer that the job is exactly what I'm looking
for?"
Tip No.
129 - I am 40 years old
and trying to start a new career as an electrical
engineer in this tight economy. Does my age make a
difference?
Tip No.
128 - What is the
procedure to follow regarding references if an employer
requests them?
Tip No.
127 - I have been
searching for a job for months without results. Can you
offer any suggestions?
Tip No.
126 - What is the
appropriate dress code for a second
interview?
Tip No.
125 - What can a
student do to improve their personal
development?
Tip No.
124 - I am considering
utilizing the services of a search firm to find my next
position. What are the benefits?
Tip No.
123 - How does one
become a psychiatrist?
Tip No.
122 - I was layed off
by a major company due to a reduction in force. I have
determined that jobs are pretty scarce especially in the
area of Information Technology. How do I sustain my
present standard of living until I can find the right
job?
Tip No.
121 - My management has
told me that I need to participate in our company's new
mentoring program and be assigned a mentor. How do I
successfully handle this untenable
situation?
Tip No.
120 - I have recently
been laid off from my job, but I don't think the reality
of the situation has sunk in yet. Could you tell me what
I should be feeling?
Tip No.
119 - What can I do
about an employee whose work is suffering because of a
traumatic personal experience?
Tip No.
118 - I have about 3
years retail and 3 years management experience. Do you
have any advice about the grocery-retail
industry?
Tip No.
117 - I have to present
a debate about money as the key motivator in career
management. Please send information on this
subject.
Tip No.
116 - I am a disabled
person with transportation problems. Being unable to take
buses or other public transportation how do I search for
a job?
Tip No.
115 - What is the best
way to handle customers who are unhappy with their
service?
Tip No.
114 - I have chosen to
do "Career Development in the Workplace" as a research
project. Where would be the best place to find out
information?
Tip No.
113 - If I don't
receive a formal written offer from the company, how can
I make sure everything that we have discussed and agreed
upon will be done?
Tip No.
112 - At what stage of
the interview should I talk about salary?
Tip No.
111 - I have an
important interview coming up and would like some ideas
about how best to prepare for this
interview.
Tip No.
110 - I have just been
appointed as the manager of a large division. What kind
of resistance should I expect and what advice do you have
for how I should deal with it?
Tip No. 109 - I am
beginning a new career and would like some advice on how
to be a "star at work".
Tip No. 108 - The company I
am working for their stock has been declining and their
last financial report was not good. Should I be looking
for a new job?
Tip No.
107 - How do I balance
my need for quality of life when I have a very stressful
and demanding job?
Tip No.
106 - How do I overcome
the fear of dealing with a group
interview?
Tip No.
105 - Will it place in
jeopardy the offer of employment if I ask for more
vacation time?
Tip No.
104 - I am a recent
graduate and am looking for an entry level job. I was
looking for some good examples for my objective on my
resume.
Tip No.
103 - Do I send a Thank
You letter and what do I write?
Tip No.
102 - Do you have any
suggestions for interesting topics on the importance of
education as it relates to careers for youth ages
6-18?
Tip No.
101 - I am an American
MBA looking to relocate to Milan, Italy. What can I do to
better my chances of landing a job before I get to
Milan?
Tip No.
100 - I want to change
careers and looking for some guidance as to what course
of action I should pursue i.e. should I get an MBA, take
more courses, start my own business?
Tip No.
99 - Is it legal for a
company I am interviewing with to want to verify my
current income via check stub, and even after I am
employed with them to reverify with HR?
Tip No.
98 - Is the contract
void since the company I entered into contract with no
longer issues my check?
Tip No.
97 - I'm unemployed
looking for a job -- how to I handle the situation of
being fired from a 6 year job because of an arrest that
happened almost 8 years prior?
Tip No.
96 - Is it legal for a
prospective employer to contact a former or current
employer without my agreement?
Tip No.
95 - Can an employer
limit the outside employment of it's
employees?
Tip No.
94 - What if you were
fired from a job because your boss was just a nasty
person?
Tip No.
93 - I'm a 12 year old
stay at home Mom how do I get back into the professional
job market?
Tip No.
92 - It is not uncommon
for a professional career woman to take a job hiatus to
have a family and raise a family.
Tip No.
91 - How do I make the
transition to the full time work world when my experience
does not reflect my expertise?
Tip No. 90 - How long can I
go between between jobs?
Tip No. 89 - How do I become
a personal shopper?
Tip No. 88 - I'm a
discoverer and I'm having a difficult time finding work
that keeps me interested.
Tip No. 87 - How do I write
a resume for someone who is self-employed?
Tip No. 86 - I'm changing
careers from... Outplacement childrens counselor to Human
Resources or Consultant. How can I word my
objective?
Tip No.
85 - I have an
interview for an Interior design firm. Can I wear
something that shows my creativity or should I wear a
suit?
Tip No.
84 - I have had a lot
of differing advice on the type of paper to use for a
resume. What do you think I should use?
Tip No.
83 - Application
response and interview questions?
Tip No.
82 - Is it okay to lie
about my current salary?
Tip No.
81 - What is the best
approach to putting together a resume?
Tip No.
80 - Need advice on
what kind of career to pursue.
Tip No.
79 - What should a
person do if offered a postion and the offer is then
rescinded after accepting?
Tip No.
78 - I created my own
business, but don't know when to leave my current
position and pursue this interest full
time.
Tip No.
77 - I'm 48 years old,
what should I do when I grow up?
Tip No.
76 - Is it legal to cut
my pay?
Tip No.
75 - How long should I
wait to reapply after an unsuccessful
interview?
Tip No.
74 - I'm making a
career decision and I'd like some counseling, what do you
suggest?
Tip No.
73 - How can I
negotiate an offer to match my current
salary?
Tip No.
72 - What is legal to
ask a former employer to verify?
Tip No.
71 - Any
recommendations for a severance contract?
Tip No.
70 - Can you help with
a letter of resignation?
Tip No.
69 - Is there a web
site for career assessment?
Tip No.
68 - Should I call
recruiters or go by their offices?
Tip No.
67 - Looking for a
recruiter?
Tip No.
66 - Better job offer
after just three months on a new job...What should I
do?
Tip No.
65 - Advice For A
Minister Changing Careers.
Tip No.
64 - How Do I Answer
The Question, "Do You Have Any Questions?"
Tip No.
63 - Salary
Requirements
Tip No.
62 - Advice On
Nepotism
Tip No.
61 - How Does A Dreamer
Minstrel Fit In?
Tip No.
60 - How Do I Get My
Resume To Reflect The True Me?
Tip No.
59 - Last Minute
Preparation
Tip No.
58 - Problems With My
Supervisor
Tip No.
57 - How Do I Approach
College Graduate Opportunities?
Tip No.
56 - What Should I
Expect From a Second interview?
Tip No.
55 - What Reason Do I
Give For Leaving?
Tip No.
54 - How Do I Negotiate
Salary?
Tip No.
53 - Getting
Exposure?
Tip No.
52 -
Descrimination?
Tip No.
51 - Are There Programs
That Take My Work Experience Into Account?
Tip No.
50 - Where Can I Find
Entry Level Positions?
Tip No.
49 - I Need
Change
Tip No.
48 - Who is
Right?
Tip No.
47 - How Do I Write My
Resignation?
Tip No.
46 - Catch
22
Tip No.
45 - Why Did I
Leave?
Tip No.
44 - What Kind Of Job
Can I Get With My Degree?
Tip No.
43 - How long should my
resume be?
Tip No.
42 - During an
Interview, How Much Information About My Personal Life
Should I Give?
Tip No.
41 - What information
is a previous employer allowed to give
out?
Tip No.
40 - How Can I Get My
Foot In The Door?
Tip No.
39 - I Have Been
Offered A Job By Company X, But Would Like To Work For
Company Y, What Can I Do?
Tip No.
38 - Wage
Discrimination?
Tip No.
37 - How Do I Go About
Asking When I'll Be Notified Regarding My Interview
Status?
Tip No.
36 - Is There Any
Benefit To Contract Work?
Tip No.
35 - I Was Fired From
My Last Job, How Can I Present That Fact In A Positive
Light?
Tip No.
34 - I Need Employment
Verification. What Can I Do?
Tip No.
33 - I Was Fired From
My Last Job. How Should I Respond When Asked During An
Interview Why I Left My Previous Job?
Tip No.
32 - When Is The
Appropriate Time To Discuss Benefits With A Prospective
Employer?
Tip No.
31 - Should I Use More
Than One Professional Recruiting Company? Can This Cause
Problems?
Tip No. 30 - Is It Ok To Ask
For A Higher Salary Based On The Fact That The Company
Which Has Offered Me A Position Does Not Have Health
Insurance?
Tip No.
29 - Under What
Circumstances Should I Take a Job For Less Money Than I'm
Currently Making?
Tip No.
28 - Do Freelance
Artists Need Agents?
Tip No.
27 - I Can't Move to
Another Job Until Three Months From Now. When Should I
Start Interviewing?
Tip No.
26 - Is There a
Downside to Accepting a Counter Offer From My Current
Company Once Another Has Made Me an Offer?
Tip No.
25 - Where Should I
Look to Start my Search for Information About a
Company?
Tip No.
24 - Is it Illegal for
Me to Provide Proof of My Last Salary in an Interview if
They Ask For it?
Tip No.
23 - Should I Call a
Company About an Advertised Position?
Tip No.
22 - How Much Energy
Should a College Student Place On Finding a Career While
Still an Under Graduate?
Tip No.
21 - What Are the Three
Most Serious Mistakes Most People Make When Looking For a
Job?
Tip No.
20 - What is the Proper
Way to Present a Resume to a Prospective
Employer?
Tip No.
19 - Is There Such a
Thing as a Power Suit, and What Does it Consist
Of?
Tip No.
18 - What is the Right
Way to Quit A Job I Hate?
Tip No.
17 - Can Employers Make
Accommodations For My Religious Beliefs?
Tip No. 16 - Is Using E-mail
One of the Best Ways to Send a Resume in Response to an
Advertsied Position??
Tip No.
15 - Should a Resume
Have an Objective?
Tip No.
14 - When is the Best
Time to Submit My Letters of Reference?
Tip No.
13 - What Are the Most
Common "Make or Break" Interview Factors?
Tip No.
12 - What Type of
Position?
Tip No.
11 - How Do I Make a
Cover Letter Stand Out?
Tip No. 10 - Severance
Packages
Tip No. 9 - Strengths and
Weaknesses
Tip No. 8 - Interviewing
Questions
Tip No. 7 - Illegal
Questions
Tip No. 6 - Letters of
Recommendation
Tip No. 5 - Temp Experience
on Resume?
Tip No. 4 - Resume for
Non-professionals
Tip No. 3 - Follow-up Calls
After Interviews
Tip No. 2 - Interview
Wardrobe
Tip No. 1 - Advice for the
Job Seeker
