How do you answer this question: “What have you been up to lately?” Why do they ask this question in the beginning of the interview? What are they looking for in my answer? I want to answer it in a positive way….I think that question sets the tone for the whole interview, and it’s too
I feel like I'm in a severe burnout place, but I've also been dealing with many factors -- going through IVF and recently found out my dad has Parkinson's -- I've lately been trying to figure out what to do next and how to balance. On top of that, I work as an executive at [top media
How do you set up accountability, performance objectives and metrics for a new role? – Digital Marketer Kudos to this digital marketer for thinking so proactively about their new role. I have written before about the importance of planning your integration into a new job – from your introduction to actions to take in your
I reached out to the recruiter last week to find out what's up. He said that the hiring manager told him to tell me that they're still interviewing candidates. Any suggestions on how I should proceed? I emailed her a couple of weeks ago, and she never responded so I don't want to seem obnoxious by
How do I integrate into a new team and get promoted ASAP? – Private equity analyst To get promoted, as this finance professional is in a rush to do, you actually don’t want to seem like you’re gunning for a promotion – at least not right away. Make sure you do well enough in your
A resume is important to anyone who cares about their career. If you are looking for a job, you will need a resume. If you want to change careers, that’s just like looking for a job but in another industry or role, so you will still need a resume. If you want to advance in
Should I reach out to someone who's been looking at my LinkedIn profile that I’d be interested in working with? A few months ago, I noticed an executive checking out my page probably 3-5 times over the course of a month or so. I finally reached out to establish a more formal connection and told
Is there an age which is too old to make a career change? How do you manage the reality of a pay cut when you pivot, especially starting over at an older age when life gets complicated? – Media executive The only way you’ll be able to make a pivot is if you believe it’s
How can I negotiate a higher starting salary right out of school? – Class of 2021 undergraduate Kudos to this new graduate for not assuming that you can’t ask for more even when you’re just starting out. A prerequisite to successful negotiation is believing that you can and should negotiate! If you don’t ask, the
Would you recommend going through a Board certification program before applying for board positions? – International Finance ManagerShould I attend a strategy consulting intensive? – Operations DirectorIs a conflict resolution certification a good add-on? – Employment Lawyer Whether or not a specific certificate, conference or other training can help your career is one of the
