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Missing Out With Old-School Tactics Feb. 25, 2024
My office is right next to the entrance, with some seasoned and stalwart administrative assistants b... Read More
Overcoming the Job Loss Blues Jan. 22, 2024
Losing a job can be as traumatic as losing someone you love. In fact, studies show the loss of a job... Read More
How Artificial Intelligence Might Prevent You From Getting Hired Aug. 28, 2023
Rights & Resistance with the ACLU
If you applied for a new job in the last few years, chances are an artificial intelligence tool was ... Read More
Is Moving with No Job Worth the Risk? Sep. 08, 2022
Q: I've wanted to move out of my state for years now, and I have finally decided to do it. I have se... Read More
I'll See You in My CV Sep. 09, 2021
What could be more annoying than someone who calls their resume a "CV"? You know what a CV is, of co... Read More
What's the Deal With Self-Esteem? Jan. 20, 2021
DR. WALLACE: My older sister has recently been taking some "self-improvement" courses online, and I ... Read More
Don't List Elite Memberships on Resume Mar. 19, 2020
Q: My wife passed her certified public accountant exam and received her Master of Business Administr... Read More
Beat the Bots Oct. 31, 2019
You are going to be replaced by a robot. You know it's going to happen — someday. The questio... Read More
Critical Tips for Phone Interviews Sep. 12, 2019
You may not like phone interviews, but the human resources department loves them. One job posting ma... Read More
Thief -- or Wrongly Accused? May. 06, 2019
Dear Annie: My 32-year-old son is currently traveling overseas on business. He is staying at a hotel... Read More
Employee Soon Quits Inhumane Environment Dec. 13, 2018
Q: I am several years from retirement age, so I needed a part-time job for extra money. I was happy ... Read More
Boss Takes Credit for Subordinate's Work Nov. 22, 2018
Q: I've been in the same job for five years, and I have a good work record. I've done extra assignme... Read More
Expand Your Abilities to Increase Your Value Oct. 18, 2018
Q: I live in the Southwest and have encountered the same problems in jobs at two different companies... Read More
Wise Companies Won't Say You Were Fired Oct. 11, 2018
Q: I worked as an administrative assistant to my boss at a small, privately held company that had no... Read More
Overqualified? Who Gets Hired and Why Jul. 19, 2018
Q: We have been looking to hire a professional with experience in certain areas. So far, we have rec... Read More
Happy New Job Dec. 28, 2017
You've made your New Year's resolutions. Congrats! Now, what are the odds you'll follow through with... Read More
Short Time in Jobs Lessens Chances for New Ones Sep. 01, 2016
Q: Since being laid off several years ago from a management position, I've taken several lateral jo... Read More
Five Phrases That Mean You're Not Hired Aug. 28, 2014
Put down that pen, Ben. Turn that computer off, Geoff. That brilliant resume that you are writing fo... Read More
Smart Way to Change Careers, Change Locations Jun. 19, 2014
Q: I've wanted to move out of state all my life but always found excuses to not follow through. I wa... Read More
The Meaning of Lila
Mar. 21, 2014
