Dear J.T. & Dale: I applied for a few spring internships and only heard back from one. The interview went well, and I feel I’ll get the position. Unfortunately, this internship is the least interesting of the three I applied for. Even though I don’t think I’ll enjoy myself, should I take it? — Ryan Read the rest of this entry »
Dear J.T. & Dale: Where can I go to get a good-quality, affordable mock interview? (I am no longer in school.) — Breddy Read the rest of this entry »
Dear J.T. & Dale: I was discharged from my last job because I missed a lot of work due to a lower-back problem. My absenteeism was also due to a difficult time in my life and a co-worker who was creating an uncomfortable working atmosphere. I’ve had a few interviews, and when the interviewer asks about why I left my last job, I have a difficult time. Any advice? — Summer Read the rest of this entry »
Dear J.T. & Dale: I was laid off as a sales manager in October of last year, so I’ve passed the one-year mark. I’ve had many interviews, including being passed over after second and third interviews by six companies. I’ve been an award-winning performer, but my confidence is taking a beating. Any recommendations? — Kevin Read the rest of this entry »
Dear J.T. & Dale: What can I do to stand out? I’m going on interviews, and more than one company has seemed interested, but when I called to follow up, now they are looking at more candidates. Did I not interview well? What’s a way to find out? — Jay Read the rest of this entry »
Dale: J.T. and I have frequently asked tough questions of readers who are pondering a return to school, especially those considering a graduate degree. I always repeat that zippy little line, “Grad school is the snooze button on the alarm clock of life,” and then urge the reader to seek out people currently holding jobs they aspire to and ask if a degree is REALLY required. Read the rest of this entry »
Dear J.T. & Dale: I am 50 years old. I’ve been in the financial arena all my life but had some terrible tragedies this past year and have done a lot of self-reflection. I’ve been thinking of selling my house, moving into another, less-expensive property I own and using the capital from the sale to go to a two-year program for radiation therapy. What do you think of a drastic career change at my age? What do you think about getting hired at age 52 or 53? — Cynthia Read the rest of this entry »
Dear J.T. & Dale: My daughter recently had surgery for thyroid cancer, and now has to start looking for a job to help support her and her children. The scar on her neck is very large. Everywhere she goes, everyone stares at it. She is concerned about job interviews. Does the employer have any rights to ask about her health? — Barbara Read the rest of this entry »
Dear J.T. & Dale: My 25-year-old son graduated from college more than a year ago and has yet to find a meaningful job. He has had interviews, but usually somebody else gets the job. I know the market is at its worst, but what can he do to find a job that is better than his current one, delivering pizzas? — Preston Read the rest of this entry »
Dear J.T. & Dale: I applied for a job online for which the ad said, “No e-mails or calls, please.” I am used to seeing this in ads, but since I am also (unfortunately) used to hearing absolutely nothing from potential employers, I don’t know how to check the status of the job. Should I call, since it’s been a few weeks since I sent out the resume? — Susan Read the rest of this entry »