Forget everything you’ve ever learned. About writing resumes, that is. Why? Because everything you learned regarding writing a resume rarely works – including what you hear from the outplacement firms

What is your dream job?It’s such an elusive question that confronts all of us at various points in our career. Perhaps during times we wake up in the

There’s an old adage in salary negotiation that goes like this: He who speaks first, loses.I don’t subscribe to the philosophy of winners and losers in negotiation

The first time I negotiated my salary, I was terrified. Do I really want to rock the boat? Could this jeopardize my job? Does this make me look like a

Here’s a painful, yet fairly common occurrence. You discover that a co-working peer – who you know doesn’t work as hard (or well) as you – has a higher salary.

I’ve made a ton of mistakes in my professional career. Some of them were painfully embarrassing and humiliating. But several of the most powerful lessons I learned along the

People often ask me: During an interview, how should I answer the question “Why do you want to work for us?” This question is so popular that it is definitely

One of the keys to giving a great presentation or acing an interview is controlling your nerves. A healthy amount of adrenalin can keep us sharp and on our toes,

How do you know when it’s time to make a change in your professional life? There is no simple answer for everyone, but I really appreciate this quote from

I can’t even count the number of times people have asked me this question: Do I need a Wharton [or some other ivy league] MBA to get the kind

Do you prefer being a full-time employee or working as a freelancer / consultant? Is one a better choice than the other? Which is right for you? Great questions. I’ve