How to Dazzle During an Interview

By Caroline M. Cole Many applicants know what they should do during an interview, and most can identify what they should not to do. Unfortunately, the conventional do’s and don’ts list applicants use when preparing for interviews configure these discussions … Continue reading

Setting Boundaries to Increase Productivity, Sanity, and Good Will

By Caroline M. Cole You’re working on a report that’s due by the end of the day and the phone rings; it’s a client you haven’t talked to for a while, wanting to discuss an idea for a new campaign. … Continue reading

Everyone Can Use the “What Are Your Weaknesses?” Question to Advantage

By Caroline M. Cole Wanting to gain an edge in interviews, job hunters solicit advice on how to answer the token curve ball questions that recruiters and hiring managers increasingly ask: If you were to eliminate one of the planets, … Continue reading

Staying Competitive while Un(der)employed

By Caroline M. Cole Two weeks ago the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest Employment Situation report, indicating that an estimated 11.8 million people in America remain unemployed. Although Washington and Wall Street will inevitably debate what these and subsequent figures … Continue reading

The Post-Interview Thank You: Moving Beyond Perfunctory and into Authenticity

By Caroline M. Cole Although 85–90% of companies say that a post-interview thank you note could enhance an applicant’s standing, fewer than 50% of candidates actually send such documents after talking with company representatives, for various reasons. Some applicants argue … Continue reading

Securing References to Promote Your Talents and Abilities

By Caroline M. Cole Depending on the position they seek, applicants may be asked to provide references. Sometimes those references remain on stand-by, fielding calls and answering questions about the applicant if and when necessary; in other cases, they may … Continue reading