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There’s much to research and prepare for before any interview. Unfortunately, in a candidate’s desire to find a job, they’ll often snatch up any interview offered and try to rush the process through to the goal. Here are six things you should know before your interview and why.

Trying to figure out how to answer challenging interview questions can definitely make your palms sweat. Here is a sampling of some of the toughest questions we’ve seen and some potential answers that may help.

Some standard guidelines for interviewing still apply. But if you want to ace an interview in 2022, some adjustments may be necessary. If you’re getting interview guidance from a source written more than a few years ago, things have changed.

Maybe you’ve heard through the grapevine that getting a federal job is too difficult, too competitive and too long of a process. Well, it’s time to put away your Grapes of Wrath, because my new government insider, Corliss Jackson, is about to share her secret recipe for federal job success.

After several rounds of interviews with potential hires, you've finally found an ideal candidate who expresses an interest in the position. You get excited thinking about nailing down the final details in your next conversation to seal the deal. Instead, you're shocked to find your offer is polit...

Creating a set of must-ask interview questions is never easy. In 45 minutes, you have to get to know a candidate well enough to determine if she can perform a complex job, fit your company’s culture, and not flake out after you’ve spent all that time training her. We’ve compiled a list of the 10 ...

It turns out there’s a slight downside to being the ultimate multitasker, a consummate Jack or Jill of all trades: How do you write a resume that captures the multitude of functions involved in your job?

As unemployment continues to climb during the COVID-19 pandemic, consider applying for a job you’re overqualified for.

As a part of the recognition of the 2021 Star Nurses we will spotlight nurses through May 24th. Check back each week for more spotlights from our Star Nurses.

If you'll be a member of the Class of 2019, you're in luck when it comes to the job search. The outlook for 2019 college graduates is bright. According to a survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges, employers plan to hire 16.6 percent more new grads this year than they did in 2018...

By the time I get to the last round of interviews for a job I am usually so exhausted and convinced that they want someone else that negotiating a contract is not even on my radar. I can remember saying, “Yes,” before my last employer even finished her sentence about what my salary would be. I di...

Don’t kid yourself: Most people don’t really like to read career advice. They do so because so many Americans are unhappy in their jobs. Although maybe career advice, at this point, is just rubbing our nose in it?

I remind myself frequently of something a wise man once told me, “Dene, in life you don’t get what you want, you certainly don’t get what you deserve, in life all you get is what you tolerate!”

It can be tricky to determine whether pursuing extra credentials outside of office hours can really help you get ahead in the office. The benefits, however, often outweigh the time and effort. Here are just a few reasons to consider getting a career or professional certification.

It’s that time again—time to start thinking about how to write your performance goals for the coming year. But how do you write objectives you’ll be able to achieve?

The world loves to celebrate a well-executed pivot - meaning, after it’s been proven to work. But at the beginning of a pivot? And in the middle of a pivot? The world can be skeptical.