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Good News for Bad References – How to Fight Back

Picture this scenario: you’ve been seeking new employment at a hospital or private practice, but without success. Your employment credentials are excellent and while you’ve been able to land the interviews – sometimes more than one with a prospective employer – that job for which you’re well qualified, continues to elude you. Even more ominous, […]

What Not to Say During a Job Interview

Don’t say: “My current boss is horrendous.” Why: It’s unprofessional. Your interviewer might wonder when you’d start bad-mouthing her. For all you know, she and your current boss are old pals. Instead say: “I’m ready for a new challenge” or a similarly positive remark. Don’t say: “Do you think I’d fit in here?” Why: You’re the interviewee, not the interviewer. […]

How to Help a Friend Find a Job

With the economy these days it can be tough to find a job for yourself. It’s pretty hard to be unemployed-but it’s harder to watch your friends suffer through unemployment. We all want the best for our friends, but of course you probably don’t have the option to just give your friend a job. However, […]