Category: General

I agree with your comments on this topic — honesty is the best route no matter how or why you left your last job. Let’s look at a couple of common reasons for leaving and Read more…

If you’re interviewing for a job, you’ll probably be asked this question: Why did you leave your previous job? This is the question that strikes fear in the hearts of many job seekers. But if Read more…

I recently read this very good article about protecting your job through periods of change — especially during an uncertain economy. I think the information is right on target. It highlights the importance of maintaining Read more…

This was the question many attendees heard as they registered for a recent job fair. At least 30% percent of those attending the job fair — presumably people looking for jobs — left their resumes Read more…

Recently, a reader asked me about the value of returning to school to earn a master’s in business administration — an MBA. If you have been thinking about going back to school, there are some Read more…

It sounds so simple, but so many people simply fail to observe what is going on around them. There are so many aspects to a job search that the simple things often get lost in Read more…

“Who do recruiters work for?” A reader recently asked this question, and I think it’s helpful to discuss this, because there are various types of recruiters . If you understand their roles, you’ll understand what Read more…

Have you ever accepted a job offer and quickly realized you’d made a mistake? If this has happened to you, you are not alone, it happens to a lot of people. Even if you have Read more…

Here are some more insights about working with recruiters that I gathered during my recent meeting with Tony Beshara, author of “The Job Search Solution” and “Acing the Interview.” “Recruiters can help you manage the Read more…

I often attend Houston Chronicle job fairs to talk with people about their job-search concerns. One of the most often-asked question is: How do I know if my resume is good enough? The biggest question: Read more…