Nick Corcodilos' job search column appears weekly on Sundays.
Ask the Headhunter
How do I decide between 2 offers?
Comments | RecommendQ: I have two job offers, both in the same dollar range. Believe me, in today's economy, I know how lucky I am. I'm not sure which factors to weigh or what will be more important to my career. Usually there's a difference between two opportunities, but...
My boss doesn't keep her word
Comments | RecommendQ: My boss lies about the availability of projects, about giving bonuses, and about the help she has promised. This affects my motivation to work harder, and it hurts morale in our department. I suppose the high road is best and I should keep quiet. But...
Must I declare 'I want this job'?
Comments | RecommendQ: I am speaking both as a frustrated hiring manager and as a job hunter. I've always said to the potential employer, "I want this job. It sounds interesting and challenging." The key phrase is, "I want this job." Of course, this must be based on a sincere...
How can I work from home?
Comments | RecommendQ: I recently attended a training class and overheard people discussing how work-at-home jobs have become common. One was talking about using a computer to make money, but none of them could tell me how to get such a job. How can I find legitimate employers...
Wouldn't holding back pay info cost you job?
Comments | RecommendQ: Shouldn't a job hunter do whatever is necessary to win an offer? In an earlier column, you advised against divulging past salary in an interview because it might prejudice an employer's offer. I disagree with you. After going on more than 25 fruitless...
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