Interview Questions and Answer

Too Old and Too Many Jobs

• Question

I retired 9 years ago after a good, solid 20 year career – retiring as finance executive. Earned two management jobs at two other large, high visibility organizations. I have a Masters degree and am a Certified Management Accountant.

I made the mistake of going to work for a company that was broke. I helped turn them around and put them in good financial condition. I was offered a job by the guy who’d been hired to lead the turn around and, off I went to another sad little company. Then…. I did another one, and another and another. Continue Reading

Changing Careers or Re-Entering The Workforce – It’s In The Attitude

Carole Martin, The Interview Coach

Changing careers or re-entering the work force can feel very intimidating to someone who is facing a tough job market plus a tough sell. Employers are in the “driver’s seat” with so many applicants to choose from and this can put you in a position of feeling less qualified than others. Continue Reading

5 Tips for Millennials Who Are Looking for Work Or Recently Hired

	Alexandra Levit posted a great list of tips for Gen Y / Millennials at her Water Cooler Wisdom blog, along with a good description of each for those who want more:
Focus on acquiring transferable skills. Use your initiative one small contribution at a time. Take charge of your own career path. Make your boss look good. Look for a mentor with a generosity of spirit who is just a few years ahead of you on the ladder, ideally in another department.