Job Interview Mistakes

Are You Employable in 2012?

Shelly Palmer | Posted 02.26.2012

Shelly Palmer

If job creation is our number one national priority, maybe we should start by helping people learn how to properly prepare for employment in the Information Age and then, teach some basic job-hunting skills.

10 Ways to Make a Great First Impression in 30 Seconds

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 09.12.2011

Lisa Earle McLeod

The first 30 seconds count. Whether it's a date or a job interview, our brains make snap judgments about people within seconds of meeting them.

Interview Hair

Louis Licari | Posted 08.13.2011

Louis Licari

The job market is tight. The candidate who interviews best always gets the job. The image they project is the first thing the employer notices. Looking right is key to landing employment.

Maximize Your Mistakes

Nicole Williams | Posted 11.17.2011

Nicole Williams

These are cutthroat times, and even the smallest mistake could put your name on the layoff list if it's not handled correctly.

Job Seekers, Don't Sing Your Praises! Hiring Managers Urge Modesty

Wall Street Journal | SARAH E. NEEDLEMAN | Posted 05.25.2011

Last summer, Lisa Harrell interviewed a candidate for a director job who offered a list of impressive accomplishments. But during the 60-minute meetin...

15 Biggest Job Seeker Mistakes

CareerBuilder.com | Rachel Zupek | Posted 11.17.2011

You talk too fast. You avoid eye contact. You ask too many questions. You wear too much perfume. You lie about your work history. You show up late to ...