Sometimes this question can be a source of friction for recent grads, especially if at first glance you feel your major is not clearly relevant. What you want to do with this question is stress qualities that are relevant to the position you are applying for.  If you are interviewing for a business position without [...]

This or a variant question is a common in interviews.  What the interviewer is seeking to discover is if your short-term goals match the goals of the job and organization to which you are applying.  Before your interview, what you want to do is figure as best you can what opportunities the position provides and [...]

Anyone who has had at least a few jobs has experienced this conundrum.  You like your job but not your boss.  Or the opposite.  I’ve noticed that many people seem to stick around with the good boss/bad company scenario compared to the bad boss/good company. I can see why, a bad boss when can make [...]

Looking for a job is hard work.  That is.. if you go about it the right way.  First you have to figure out what your goal is. Are you looking for a new job in a familiar industry or are you looking to make a career change? Next, you have to find the right position.  Then [...]

Everyone has gaps in their work history right?  The 6 months after college when you were trying to find the “perfect job”;  the time when you found yourself looking for a new job after your company completed a round of layoffs…the list can go on and on.  Regardless of the reason why you have a [...]