Careers: The Workplace

Interviews Are More Than Answering Questions Most people walk into a job interview prepared to answer whatever questions somebody sitting across the table might throw at them. They rehearse their experience, accomplishments, strengths, weaknesses, leadership stories, and all the reasons they believe they are right for the job. That preparation matters, but a strong interview

The Myth of Having to Choose People have a way of telling us that we need to pick one lane and stay in it, as though a human being can only be one kind of person at a time. Be disciplined or relaxed, ambitious or content, tough or compassionate, intensely focused or easygoing, but somehow

Why the Beginning of an Interview Matters A job interview may look like a simple conversation about whether you have the education, experience, and skills to do the work, but a good interviewer is usually paying attention to something deeper. They want to know how you prepare, how you carry yourself, what motivates you, how

The Reality Behind a Reduction in Force Across this country, companies lay off hundreds, sometimes thousands, of workers every year, and for the people caught in it, the news can come like a bolt out of nowhere. One morning you are doing your job, and by afternoon an email tells you that the position you

Introduction Preparing for a job interview involves much more than memorizing the right answers. It is an opportunity to demonstrate professionalism, curiosity, confidence, and a genuine interest in both the position and the organization. One simple habit that is often overlooked is bringing a professional notebook or padfolio and using it to take thoughtful notes

Introduction Every generation begins its career in a workplace shaped by new technology. Earlier generations learned to use personal computers, the internet, smartphones, and cloud computing as those innovations transformed the way people worked. Today’s graduates are entering the age of artificial intelligence, where knowing how to use AI effectively is quickly becoming an essential

Introduction Searching for a job has become increasingly frustrating for many qualified applicants. Countless candidates submit dozens or even hundreds of applications, only to receive automated rejection messages or no response at all. While applicant tracking systems have helped employers manage large numbers of applications more efficiently, they have also raised concerns about fairness, transparency,

Introduction A job interview is more than a moment when an employer evaluates a candidate. It is also an opportunity for the applicant to demonstrate curiosity, professionalism, and a genuine desire to contribute to the organization. One of the most important moments often comes at the end of the conversation when the interviewer asks, “Do

Introduction A job interview is about much more than listing your qualifications or describing your work experience. Employers want to learn how you think, how you work with others, and how you respond when challenges arise. Over the years, I have come to realize that the words we choose often reveal those qualities as clearly