job interview
Your Ideas Are Being Used After a Job Interview Without Any Credit. Now What?
More and more companies are asking prospective employees to do job tryouts or turn in ideas and assignments. Here’s a guide to making sure your fabulous ideas don’t get ripped off.
The Worst Things People Have Been Asked to Do When Applying for a Job
“We were asked to do improv games in a group interview. The job was working in a bar."
How to Actually Get an Interview After Applying For a Job
Only 2% of job applicants get interviews. Here’s how to game the system and improve your odds.
I'm Not Hiring You Because You Don't Really Want the Job
Eagerness to get hired isn’t the same thing as enthusiasm for doing the work.
How Companies Are Dealing with Millennials Ghosting on Their Jobs
Low unemployment rates in certain sectors and 'texting culture' can mean abrupt departures that create frustration for employers.
How to Negotiate Your Salary for the First Time
Negotiating your pay can mean more money now and a higher earning potential over your lifetime. Here's how to do it and why it is so important to start with your very first job offer.
This Is What Happens When You Lie on Your Resume
Some fibs will get you fired, others will get you hired. Here’s how to navigate the line between artful exaggeration and a flat out lie.
Your Cover Letter Is a Hot Mess
It's not enough to send in a resume. Here's how to write a cover letter that will actually land you a job interview.
How to Answer the Trickiest Job Interview Question of All
It's not "Why do you want to work here?" or "What is your greatest weakness?" Here's how to get your answer to the real zinger down pat.
Can You Get a Job by Pulling a Stunt?
It's natural to want to stand out—but there's a fine line between being distinctive and just plain weird.
Can You Get a Job by Pulling a Stunt?
When you're trying to get hired, it's natural to want to stand out — but there's a fine line between being distinctive and just plain weird.
I Tried To Get A Job At Hooters Jakarta
The most famous "breastaurant" in the world is opening its doors in Jakarta. I decided to see if I could become a Hooters girl, but I didn't stand a chance.