A reader wondered how to dress appropriately for an interview, but still be yourself…
Job Hunting Advice
Hunting for a new job? This advice will help you along the way -- from networking to interviewing, even to changing careers.
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
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?
When You’re Held Back Because You’re Too Good
2017 Update: We still stand by this advice on what to do when you’re held back because you’re too good at your current job, but you may also want to check out this more recent discussion of how to find sponsors at work. Have you ever been denied a promotion because you were too good … Read More about When You’re Held Back Because You’re Too Good
Emergency Reader E-mail: How to Get Your Resume Noticed
How can you get your resume noticed? We have another emergency e-mail, this time from reader M, who wonders how to get her resume to stand out from the pack: There is a job opening in a creative field that is right up my alley at a company I’m very passionate about. Among other things, … Read More about Emergency Reader E-mail: How to Get Your Resume Noticed
Open Thread: What is Your Best Interview Advice?
2018 Update: We still stand by this general interview advice — you may also want to check out our recent roundup of our best on-campus interview tips and resources.. Here’s a question for the readers today: what is the best piece of interview advice you’ve ever received? (Or: What’s the best tip for interviewing you … Read More about Open Thread: What is Your Best Interview Advice?
Should Your Interviewer Get a Thank-You Note or eThanks?
Should you thank an interviewer with an email or a card? We’ve wondered about this for a while as well, so reader J’s question strikes us as particularly interesting… After an interview, everyone knows that it is good manners to send a perfunctory “Thank You” note. However, is it still recommended that the “Thank You” … Read More about Should Your Interviewer Get a Thank-You Note or eThanks?
Pantyhose or Tights: What to Wear with a Dark Suit for a Winter Interview
Today’s reader mail comes with a ton more of questions about interviewing — including whether it’s appropriate to wear black tights with a suit. Here are her questions: I’m a 3L and have an interview next week with a panel of district court judges for a judicial clerkship. I have a few questions with regards … Read More about Pantyhose or Tights: What to Wear with a Dark Suit for a Winter Interview
What Makeup to Wear While Interviewing
2017 Update: Check out our latest discussion on the best interview makeup! Today’s reader mail is another request for interview advice, this time in terms of makeup… I have several on campus interviews for 1L summer jobs the first week in February. I have my conservative gray and black suits. I have my sensible Nine West … Read More about What Makeup to Wear While Interviewing