Abridged From: Career Nook One iron-clad job interviewing rule is: Always have questions of your own to ask. Here are 3 great questions to ask in your next interview: "What qualities does the perfect candidate have for this job?" Ask this near the beginning of the...

Leading video conference tools (SKYPE, GoToMeeting and others) are becoming ubiquitous tools for recruiting.  You can make video and audio calls, exchange chat messages (using Skype's software) on your computer and/or mobile device just over the internet. Many of the...

Whatever your opinion of the office holiday party… love it or hate it… if you are planning on attending your own, (or your significant other’s) you might want to check out this list of ‘don’ts’. Office holiday parties, grand and modest, are a great chance to get to...

When you are job-searching, it can be a lonely road. One of the biggest complaints of job seekers is the frustration of sending in resumes to jobs you’re apparently qualified for, only to hear… nothing.  For many, this is more than annoying; it can cause real...

(Note from Ed: This was an “Ask the Career Coach” reply I wrote for a reader of Philly.com) A reader submitted this question: My son does not have work experience, but does have a Bachelor’s degree. How can he use his education to make his resume more appealing? Your...