There are two types of questions asked on an interview: open-ended and close-ended. The key to answering both is to make sure you answer fully, positively and that you always leave room for options. An open-ended question starts with who, what, where, when, why, or...
This is going to be short and not so sweet. Please don't start your cover letters like this: Dear Hiring Manager: My name is Jo Wanna Get a Job (imagine your real name inserted here). Really? As the reader, I can pretty much figure that part...
Above The Law published a hilarious cover letter yesterday that you should check out if you want a good laugh. The guy who wrote it clearly had enough with rejection and decided to let loose a bit. The problem is he's a lawyer,...
Should you put references on your resume? No. I think it's premature in the process. Wait until you're in final rounds and then offer your references up in a separately typed sheet. You should carry your references with you, ready to hand over at the...
Below are sample interview questions that you might want to prepare for ...
CNN.com is running a story today on the dismal job market, reaffirming that unemployment is at a 25-year low. What's interesting about their coverage, however, is that they suggest job seekers break out of their shells and apply for jobs in other industries. Apparently, the...
Welcome to the first of many Q&A’s with people in the media business who, well, are willing to talk to me. I first met Sean a few years ago when he was the East Coast Sales Director for People.com. Since then, he’s ditched the corporate...
I'm about to sign up a new resume client who is a Marketing VP in television. Media companies are not readily hiring these days and there are few jobs for the pickin' for senior folks. That said, she requested that I create two versions of...
One of the most frequent questions I get is, “how long should my resume be?” Gone are the days that dictated a resume had to be one page. However, that doesn’t mean you should go hog-wild and produce a 5-page document listing...
Thanks so much for "ammich's" comment regarding the potential reason why Newsday is going to charge for online subscriptions. (See original post below.) The theory is that an online subscription to Newsday offers a unique selling proposition, helping to differentiate Cablevision from its competition. In...
