A reader wondered how to dress appropriately for an interview, but still be yourself…
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, … 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 … 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 … Read More about Help from the Adjunct: Networking to Find a Job
Tattoo Sleeves in the Workplace
A law student wondered how to dress “in order to hide my tattoos, which go from both shoulders down to right above my elbows.”
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 … 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 … 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 … 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. … 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 … Read More about The Professional Implications of a “Naturally Frowny Face”
How to Thank Your References
A reader wondered how to thank your references if you’re job hunting…
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 … Read More about Greek Affiliations and Your Resume