In today's job market, it can feel like winning the lottery just to hear back from a recruiter to set up an interview. But even in a challenging market, it's important to know what you need in a job, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Ryan is a career counselor who covers job search and careers. A job hunter called me in a panic, and Michael said that an ...

According to Columbia Business School professor Michael Chad Hoeppner, the popular idea that you have 7 seconds to make a first impression may be a tad too strict. "I'm not going to give people quite ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sonia Esther Soltani covers careers in the luxury industry. Many candidates struggle with the same dilemma: what to wear when the ...

If you had to construct a really bad way to make an important decision, you might come up with something like the stereotypical job interview. You must intuit a complete stranger’s ability and ...

Showing enthusiasm in a job interview can be the make-or-break factor in getting that position. In fact, nearly 47% of hiring managers say a candidate’s keen interest in the job is the most important ...

One of the worst mistakes I ever made applying for a job was ignoring red flags during the job interview process. Looking back, there were several things that made me uneasy. But I was enamored with ...