How to save your job amid a company merger (May 2004)
After interviewing deal makers and employees who have survived mergers, Arlene Hirsch offers some excellent advice about preparing early to be perceived as a team player and a vital participant in the new company A memorable cover letter will boost your chances (March 2004)
"The longer your experience, the shorter and more direct your cover letter," begins Arlene Hirsch in this article which provides seven tips for creating right impressions creatively Avoid these mistakes in your first few days (February 2004)
Arlene Hirsch discusses a successful transition to a new executive position and offers "wise steps" to take during the early days and months of a new managerial position Six rules for achieving a solid, lasting career (October 2003)
Arlene Hirsch charts six constants to keep your career on steady course in a fast paced, technology-invasive world How to use failure as a springboard to success (September 2003)
Anger and shame often hinder us from rebounding from experiences that feel like professional failures. Arlene offers a method for transforming these feelings of failure into hope and a learning experience, especially during times of downsizing and layoffs What to do when you get passed over for a promotion (August 2003)
When passed over for a promotion, learn how to assess your feelings, reassess your career goals and seek opportunities for feedback and growth Advice on restarting a stalled job search (May 2003)
When your job hunt appears to be at a dead end, it can be difficult to rally your emotional resources. Here's how to recharge the effort by reassessing your strengths and expanding your vision Don't let anger sink your job search (April 2003)
Losing a job arouses strong emotions of blame, anger and victimization. Here's how to move through the loss to renew your confidence and motive to move forward on your job search What you shouldn't say in a job interview (2002)
Candidates can disqualify themselves by revealing too much. Know what not to say and how to turn weaknesses into strengths
Tricky questions reign in behavioral interviews (April 1999)
Interviewers use behavior interviews to find out about a prospective employee's skills, traits and behavior. Here's how to prepare for behavior interviews and emphasize your experience and talents Are you ready to start a home-based business? (May 1998)
Working at home can be an excellent way to balance profession and family but it's not for everyone. Here are some important considerations when moving a business to a home-office Ten steps to better interviews: strategies that will help you stand apart from the crowd (December 1997)
Interviewing can be very stressful. Here are ten outstanding steps to help your prepare, feel confident and appear well spoken
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