When do you break the "always dress conservatively at first" rule? Reader S wonders how to dress in a fun way for an interview: I just returned from an interview that I had yesterday at a large law firm. I knew I would be interviewing with a single partner who had all the power and authority to hire me. I had a heads up from an associate in her department that she always looked as if she walked out of a Neiman's catalog, and I seriously considered spicing up my conservative gray suit ... Read More about When “Conservative” Doesn’t Feel Right
Interview Advice
Interview advice for the professional woman, including what to wear for interview attire, from skirt suits to high heels. Please be sure to check out our Guide to Interview Suits!
Should You Bring a “Brag Book” To Job Interviews?
Should you create a "brag book" containing various career-related things you're proud of -- and then bring it to a job interview? Reader E wonders... I have recently started a new career in the Privacy Field. After college I worked as a paralegal for about 5 years, then I took a break for graduate school, where I earned a Master in Information Science. I've held my current job in my field for about 6 months and I am gearing up to start looking for the next step in my career. With that in mind, ... Read More about Should You Bring a “Brag Book” To Job Interviews?
How to Use Friends of Friends In Your Job Hunt
How do you use friends of friends in your job hunt -- whether through LinkedIn, Facebook, or just real life? There have been an number of questions about this lately, including Reader A, below... her friend may be starting work at a company with a great work environment and has offered to refer her for a position once she starts, but as Reader A says: ... after looking into the company a bit, I realized that company is co-owned by an acquaintance of mine's, "Ann's" father. I went to Jr. high ... Read More about How to Use Friends of Friends In Your Job Hunt
Help from the Adjunct: Networking to Find a Job
Reader L wonders if she can ask her adjunct professor for help finding a job: I have an etiquette question for you. I am a third year law student looking for a job after graduation, preferably at a small firm or a nonprofit. One of my classes is taught by an adjunct professor who practices in the field I want to work in. What is the etiquette behind approaching him to see if he knows people who might be hiring? Thanks for any advice. I'm curious to hear what the readers say here. Here's my ... Read More about Help from the Adjunct: Networking to Find a Job
Tattoo Sleeves in the Workplace
Update: We still think this is a really interesting discussion on tattoo sleeves in the workplace -- but you may want to check out our more recent discussion on tattoos in the workplace. If you have tattoo sleeves, must you wear a blazer everywhere at work? Reader A asks a great question for everyone who had a wilder youth: what to do about tattoo sleeves in the workplace, particularly in a conservative office? How can you cover tattoos in general for work or interviews? As I'm now a ... Read More about Tattoo Sleeves in the Workplace
What’s the Best Day to Email?
When is the best day to email someone? Reader M wonders about this when she's had a job interview and needs to send her follow-up email... Imagine that I'm corresponding with someone about a job -- potential boss, hiring manager, whomever. The ball's been in their court for a week. It's now Friday afternoon. Am I better emailing them today, or waiting until Monday? Or should I even wait until Tuesday, considering that Monday is a busy day? In general, what day of the week do you think gets ... Read More about What’s the Best Day to Email?
When Friends Compete for Jobs…
When friends compete for jobs, can you maintain the friendship? Reader L wonders how to stay friendly with people who compete for the same jobs she is... I am about to graduate from graduate school in a professional field. My friends and I are all searching for similar jobs. How can we deal with the competitive nature of the job hunt, specifically in our field, without letting it get in the way of our relationships? I feel pangs of jealousy when a friend gets an interview for a job I applied ... Read More about When Friends Compete for Jobs…
The Flighty Worker: How Many Jobs Can One Have in a Short Period of Time?
How does job hopping affect your career prospects? If you take a job with the intention of quitting soon, how bad is that? Reader T writes in with an interesting question about job loyalty...specifically asking, how many jobs can one have in a short period of time? I am leaving my current company as a result of my discovery of some unethical practices. I had originally hoped to move to a job abroad after my stint here, but I had banked on a having a longer timeline to work with.I am now ... Read More about The Flighty Worker: How Many Jobs Can One Have in a Short Period of Time?
Tips for Interviewing with Friends
What are your best tips for interviewing with friends, readers? Reader J wonders how she can turn a temporary job into a permanent job, but is nervous because she already knows the interviewers... After being laid off from an in-house counsel position several months ago, I obtained a part-time, temporary position in the same industry. After being here a couple months, the company opened up a permanent, full-time Associate General Counsel position. The job description is broader than what I am ... Read More about Tips for Interviewing with Friends
The Professional Implications of a “Naturally Frowny Face”
A recent SNL episode featured a fictional campaign advertisement for a mayoral candidate. The character, Glenda Okones (played by Kristen Wiig), listed her flaws, including her reputation for being harsh and cold. "Here's why," she said: "I just have a naturally frowny face. Not ugly, but certainly severe looking." Ah, perfect, I thought: an opportunity to talk about bitchface. I'll admit: the main reason we haven't talked about it before is because I didn't want to use bad ... Read More about The Professional Implications of a “Naturally Frowny Face”
How to Thank Your References
Wondering how to thank your references if you're job hunting? Reader C has a great question... I'm anxiously awaiting a few job offers--and am wondering if a $100 gift card to a delicious local restaurant is an appropriate thank you for each of my references? (The potential offers are for healthcare-related opportunities--hospital positions and consulting gigs.) What have you done in the past? I first misread this question as how to thank your interviewers. (No gift cards to interviewers!) ... Read More about How to Thank Your References
Greek Affiliations and Your Resume
Update: We still stand by this advice on Greek affiliations and your resume -- but you may also want to check out some of our more recent resume advice, including the 6 new resume rules. (If you're looking for OCI advice, we've rounded up all of our best advice here.) Should your Greek affiliations be on your resume? Reader C wonders... I'm a current undergrad applying to law schools this fall and am finalizing my resume. I have a fairly senior professor/administrator who insists that ... Read More about Greek Affiliations and Your Resume
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