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.
*Non-owner management starts coming […]

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 article at HotJobs […]

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 information. […]

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 impatience beat them. […]