Brendon from Denver, CO, asks, “I have a good educational background and strong work experience on my résumé, but higher-level jobs are too hard to come by in my field. I’m applying to positions that are a step down from my previous role as a last resort. I really just need a job. How do I handle the fact that I’m overqualified during the application and interview process?”
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Don’t Just Find a Hot Job—Find the Right Hot Job
Tami from Long Beach, CA, asks, "I'm going to be a senior in high school and am feeling a lot of pressure to decide what I want to do with my life. I don't want to waste my time by picking a career field that has no jobs. How can I make a good decision?"
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Don't Just Find a Hot Job—Find the Right Hot Job
Tami from Long Beach, CA, asks, "I'm going to be a senior in high school and am feeling a lot of pressure to decide what I want to do with my life. I don't want to waste my time by picking a career field that has no jobs. How can I make a good decision?"
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Unemployed? Five Tasks to Include in Your Daily Routine
Mark from Missoula, MT, asks, "I've been unemployed for two months -- it's getting harder and harder to get up each day and look for work. I don’t know how I'm going to be able to keep this up. Any tips would be greatly appreciated."
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Make the Right Lasting Impression During Your Exit Interview
Shelley from Little Rock, AR, asks, “I found a new job and recently gave my two weeks’ notice. My current human resources department would like me to participate in an exit interview before I leave, but I’m nervous about what I should and shouldn’t say. Help!”
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Meeting Alternatives Make the Best Use of Everyone's Time
James from Seattle, WA, asks, “My team loves meetings … but we tend not to accomplish a whole lot and sometimes I hardly have time to do my regular job. How can I convince everyone that not every decision requires a meeting?"
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Meeting Alternatives Make the Best Use of Everyone’s Time
James from Seattle, WA, asks, “My team loves meetings … but we tend not to accomplish a whole lot and sometimes I hardly have time to do my regular job. How can I convince everyone that not every decision requires a meeting?"
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Problem Brewing? Observe, Listen and Ask
Zadie from Tyler, TX, asks, “Sometimes, I can sense that the people I work with are getting frustrated with me, but I’m not sure why or what I’m doing wrong. I’m feeling pretty indecisive about how to handle these situations.”
How to Reap the Benefits of a Group Interview
Kristine from New York City asks, “I am applying for jobs and have been scheduled to participate in a group interview. What can I expect, and how can I ensure that the interviewers remember me?”
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Attitude Is a Big Dog That Must Be Tamed
Mike from Chicago asks, "My coworker pulled me aside the other day and told me my negativity was bringing everyone down. I can't change my entire personality for them, but are there small things I can do to make our working relationship easier?"
Networking Cards: The Pocket-sized Résumé
Katie from Nashville, TN, asks, “I’m job hunting and attending lots of career fair and networking events. A friend told me I should get business cards to hand out to people, but I don’t know where to start. Can you help me?”
Day to Night: Ways to Ease Your Transition to Shift Work
Max from Albuquerque, NM, asks, “I just received a great job offer in a field I’m interested in, but here’s the catch—it’s a night shift job. I want the position, but working at night would be a big change for me. Any suggestions or advice?”
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