You might think 25 years of experience would make you the perfect candidate. Think again. If you’ve been job hunting lately and keep hearing you’re “overqualified,” you’re not imagining things. A troubling pattern is emerging across corporate America, and it’s…
At 61, Loren Greiff has no desire to quietly fade to the periphery of the workforce. Instead, the executive career coach is fighting back against ageism and outdated myths about work that often prevent those over 40 from taking their…
It’s the job interview segment that manages to catch even the seasoned veterans by surprise. No, it’s not negotiating salary. Not the “what are your weaknesses” question. It’s that apparently innocent first sentence: “Tell me about yourself.” Uttered with a…
“What’s your biggest weakness?” is perhaps the most challenging question in a job interview. But it’s also the most common and important question that hiring managers ask. Learning how to answer it effectively will separate you from other job interviewees…
Never before have remote jobs for stay-at-home moms been more accessible or more invigorating. Thanks to advances in technology and shifting work cultures, increasingly lucrative flexible jobs are becoming available for mothers who want to balance family life with a…
Imagine landing your dream job effortlessly, feeling confident and excited about your career. Sounds too good to be true? It’s not! The secret lies in the power of affirmations. These positive statements can transform your mindset, boost your confidence, and…
If you were to search “sample interview questions and answers” on the Internet, you would get over six million results. That’s six million different opinions about what the most common interview questions are and how to answer them. That’s a…
So your impressive resume scored you a management interview – congrats! But now comes the hard part of nailing those nerve-wracking questions. According to a survey, 92% of Americans anticipate feeling anxious during a job interview. To help ensure you impress…
When you’re scheduled for a job interview, the recruiter will usually add “Please share anything that will help prepare for our meeting.” If you want to impress, never leave it blank. “But I have no idea what to share.” No…
As you sit down to your job interview, the first interview question the interviewer may ask is, “So tell me about yourself”. Uh oh! That’s such a broad question, it will get you thinking, “Should I dive into a full-blown…