A question was recently posted to MetaFilter on how to tell if your company is in trouble. Followed are responses from many people, including these: *Lots of closed doors that usually were open. *Outsiders touring the facilities. *Lots of spreadsheets being produced for outsiders regarding cash flow and finance. *Usually talkative boss’ assistant goes silent. [...]

A lot of organizations use the same interview questions that can put you at a large disadvantage if you’re not prepared: You know they’re coming: Those seemingly unanswerable questions that pop up during job interviews. You can’t clam up. And you don’t want to stutter and stammer. So what’s a job seeker to do? This [...]

This article at JobSnake passes along tips on what things you should research about before doing an interview: When you go in for a job interview, you’re not just a candidate seeking a job. You’re a potential problem solver and contributor. To play that role effectively, you must be armed with the right kind of [...]

Whether you’re purchasing a car or negotiating your salary at a new job, Paul lists his best eight tips for negotiation. Personally, my favorite is this one: Let them believe the final decision doesn’t rest with you Once a negotiation starts, most people want to get it over with as quickly as possible. Let their [...]