By Ian Adams,  Something major just happened. I got laid off from my sales job.   Well, that was actually three weeks ago.   Because yesterday, I signed an offer letter for a closing role with a 50-person, venture-backed, tech startup that just raised $13. 5 million from Battery and Google Ventures.   And I know, it was the plan I put together in those first 48-hours that made this opportunity possible. View Details

By Brenda Berkelaar,   If you have an ounce of common sense, you know the basics of keeping your social media profiles “clean” when applying to jobs.   You already avoid pictures with red Solo cups. You don’t share anything you wouldn’t want your mom to see. You keep a close eye on your privacy settings. These are necessary strategies for job hunters in the digital age. View Details

By Andy Robinson,  We all get bombarded with requests and demands for our attention and our time. Learning to say “No” in a way that is respectful but firm is a key skill you can develop to handle those requests you simply do not have time for (or the knowledge to do effectively).   I recently re-read the book, The Power of a Positive No, written by William Ury. View Details

By Ariella Coombs, When you go on an interview, you’re going to get to the “Do you have any questions? ” question. You might not know it, but this is actually one of the most important interview questions.   This is a big opportunity for you to not only stand out to an employer, but also to dig deeper to see if this position is really a good fit for you. View Details

By Chris Smith,  The substance of your interview is, of course, key. Your patter, affability and subject knowledge are essential, but arguably your attire will also play a vital role in dictating the final outcome. First impressions are, by definition, instant and it takes seconds for a complete stranger to formulate a positive or negative opinion of you based on your appearance alone.   Knowing what to wear to a job interview is an age-old conundrum. View Details

By Jenna Allcock,  "Where do you see yourself in five years' time? " is one of the most infamous interview questions, yet it's difficult to answer without resorting to dreaded cliches like "I just want to be doing something I enjoy", or "I'm not really sure".  Why are employers so keen on asking this? View Details

By Joshua Turner,  Any professional who works in an office or uses a computer in their career today likely finds themselves sitting at a desk on a daily basis. While sitting at a desk for extended periods might be necessary, a sedentary job may have an impact on health.   Research has found that sitting all day can have some serious negative effects on even the healthiest employees. View Details

By Shana Lebowitz,  There are 364 new emails in the inbox, those new pants are covered in scalding coffee, and the next conference call starts in exactly five minutes. In other words, it’s the perfect time to relax. When we’re feeling frazzled, a weekend at a beach resort might be just the thing to calm our nerves. But there isn’t always time for tanning, let alone sleeping, eating, or going to the bathroom. View Details

By Shala Marks,  Let me paint a picture for you—one that many job seekers find themselves in today. Carol is a 25-year-old employed PR assistant who hates her job. She’s been working for a small firm since college graduation, but recently began applying for new roles.   Carol is a great writer and communicator with ample experience in the PR field. View Details

By Liz Ryan,  A lot of people are confused about job interviews. They think a job interview is like a citizenship exam. They think that if they study hard and give the right answer to each question put to them, everything will be fine.   At a citizenship exam, if you answer the questions correctly you'll get your papers. View Details

By Ian Adams,  I know you can already handle common sales objections. I could too, until I learned a better way to do it. Now it feels more comfortable and natural, like I’m their best friend.   Sure, it’d be great if everyone just said, “yes, I’ll buy your product. ” Unfortunately, it rarely works that way.   Instead, your prospects respond with the common sales objections. View Details

By Heather Huhman,  When it comes to performing well in a job interview, your personality is the most unique quality you bring to the table.   Although hard skills and experience are strong influencers during the hiring process, many employers hire for personality. In fact, 45 percent of hiring managers believe “cultural fit” is one of the most important qualities to look for in candidates. View Details

By Learnest Careers,  Job hunting in today’s market poses a tricky question: should you still negotiate your salary?  With reports of high unemployment rates and an ultra-competitive job market, many candidates feel they’re lucky to have landed an interview at all, often making them hesitant to bargain for better pay. View Details

By Amar Sheth,  Increase the odds of finding qualified prospects by using social selling tools to listen to potential buyers. Have you heard that saying before? I heard it from my friend Rob Thomas recently as he described the benefits and advantages of buyers qualifying themselves. View Details