My latest reader question is one that comes up often, and one that's definitely worth exploring. She writes: "I graduated at the onset of the recession with several magazine internships under my belt and a promised job. Things fell through; I looked to PR to ride the wave. On the side, I've freelanced copiously, and … Continue reading “Overqualified?” How to Shift Careers and Get the Job Anyway
I received the following email the other day from a reader: “Hi Dave, I'm wondering how to approach the job search from outside New York. I've heard so many different answers on this, most saying it's nearly impossible to land a magazine job without actually being in the city. But I've also heard of others … Continue reading Location, Location, Location – The Reality of Applying for Out-of-State Jobs
With all the clamor about how networking is the way to find your next job, how traditional job boards are dead, how the place to be is the “hidden job market” (how hidden can it be, when everyone with a URL and a dream seems to know about it?), we’re seeing a substantial shift in … Continue reading How to Ace the Informational Interview
Who doesn’t like to make a good impression? It’s what we strive for in our social lives, professional lives, and every other life we may be leading. We want people to think good things about us, and we know how quickly they’ll judge us because we do the same thing to people we come into … Continue reading Best and Worst: 6 Ways to Make a Lasting Impression in Your Job Search
There is one defining question that comes up in every interview I do. How you answer can impact your candidacy more than any other answer you give. Can you guess what it is? What is your greatest weakness? Why do you want to work for this company? What do you want to do? If you … Continue reading The Single Most Important Interview Question
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