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The salary games some employers play

Jun 6, 2022
Withholding information about pay during the hiring process? In this economy?
Pay transparency laws aim to prevent pay discrimination. But some employers act like it’s inappropriate to even ask about pay. 
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Is vocal fry hurting women's job prospects?

Jun 5, 2014
Why creakiness in your voice could cost you.

The delicate art of rejecting a job candidate

Jul 9, 2013
Why some companies are trying to close the door on job candidates a little more politely.

Screening out job candidates with Facebook? Don't

Jul 3, 2013
A new study says Facebook behavior isn't a good indicator of prospective employee performance.

Advice for your performance review: In five years...

Jun 5, 2013
Just in time for interview season, a writer takes a look at one of the classic job interview questions.

How to interview better than 99% of people

Apr 5, 2013
Think a job interview is all about answering questions? Most people do. And that's why they don't get hired, says business consultant Ramit Sethi.

We're all salespeople, so don't sell yourself short

Mar 8, 2013
A look at the art and science of selling yourself -- something author Daniel Pink says we all do in one way or another.

For public good, not for profit.

Job seekers and helicopter parents

Mar 9, 2012
An expert in advising college graduates on job searches feels the pain of parents trying to help their 20-something kids find a job.