I have been out of work now for more than two months because of a layoff. I'm finding it tough to find employment in my field and I feel that it is an area that may be becoming obsolete. In...

What qualifies as experience? When a job requires two years of experience does that mean actual paid job experience or can it be internships and volunteer work? I have been at school for the last four years and have done...

All the career guides suggest calling to follow-up job applications, yet most job ads explicitly state "no phone calls, please".  Is it appropriate to call anyway or does calling make the applicant appear unable to read or follow instructions?  Would...

I lost my job a few months ago, and after a couple initial interviews and interest (coming close twice) I haven't had any luck since, and I'm getting desperate. Is it possible to get a job when you're unemployed? Should...

I'm in the accounting field for a small nonprofit and have decided to get into fundraising. I've talked to a lot of people about this, and would like to pursue it. Do you have any practical advice on HOW to...

I'm in the accounting field for a small nonprofit and have decided to get into fundraising. I've talked to a lot of people about this, and would like to pursue it. Do you have any practical advice on HOW to...

I'm having a hard time writing my cover letter. I'm stumped before I even start typing. Do you have any ideas that might make this process a little easier for me? Writers block is a recurring theme that I see...

Recently, I was in an interview where an illegal question was asked. I was stunned that an interviewer wouldn't check the list of questions they are about to ask. The question was, and I quote, "Have you spent your whole...

My old boss left my current organization a few months ago and we have stayed in touch. She has just called me to ask if I want to join her in her new organization in a similar position to the...

I am 42 years old and currently work at a job that I like and have had for almost seven years. I have more than 20 years experience. The problem is that it doesn't pay very well. I would like...