Career Q&A: How to handle negative recruiters

I am currently looking for a job, and I have had a bad reaction with the same senior recruiter on two jobs now. I was a real contender in the initial stages, but both times she has been in interviews...

Career Q&A: How to deal with an unhappy coworker

I work in a small office for a not-for-profit organization, and I like my job, but I work right next to someone who is VERY unhappy with her life. I have noticed over the past few months that I am...

Career Q&A: Ten resolutions for 2010

The holiday and new year are upon us again. It's a great time to look back on what we've done over the past year, and look forward to new opportunities and prospects in 2010. Studies show that people who set...

Career Q&A: Relocating for a new job

I think I will have an offer for the perfect job for me - but it is across the country, and I am a little bit nervous about committing to moving and then finding out I hate my boss or...

Career Q&A: Super supervising

I was recently promoted to a position that involves supervising two other employees, which is something I have never done. What is the best way to approach this? Congratulations! It is a big step and quite an accomplishment to supervise...

Career Q&A: Mastering mentoring

I have a mentor at work who is helping me to deal with career and life issues. Even though the discussions are supposed to be confidential, I think that my mentor is sharing some of this information with other managers,...

Career Q&A: Job offer ethics

I am nearing graduation, and I am also progressing through a very lengthy federal government recruitment process that could take up to a year. During this time, I am also looking for alternative full-time employment. I feel that not declaring...

Career Q&A: Dumbing down your resume

I was laid off a few months ago from a senior level position. Senior roles seem to be less frequently advertised, so I have started applying for lower-level positions, with no success either. What am I doing wrong? Should I...

Career Q&A: What makes a successful job search?

I was recently congratulating one of our clients on getting her new job - after a relatively short two-month search - and asked her opinion on what made her job search so successful. Background This client had unexpectedly been laid...

Career Q&A: Getting organized

I am currently employed as a fundraiser. I feel that I can do a better and more thorough job, but I have issues with my organization skills. I am self motivated and a "doer," however, I am often late for...