Asking for a raise can be an uncomfortable experience, especially if you aren't certain that your employer will agree. As a career coach, resume writer, and interview specialist, I deal with the common question, "How can I make more money?," on a daily basis. The real question should be, "How can … [Read more...] about Do You Deserve a Raise?

With many colleges and universities struggling with declining enrollment, decreasing budgets, and soaring student debt, candidates for administration jobs in higher education must be able to discuss strategies for maintaining organizational viability. Not only are some institutions partnering with … [Read more...] about Interview Questions for Higher Education Administrators

With what seems like almost weekly tragedies occurring at the hands of unbalanced individuals wielding guns, mental illness is receiving lots of attention in the national spotlight. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 18.5% of adults, aged eighteen and older, had been … [Read more...] about Interview Questions for Mental Health Counselors

One of the hottest careers today involves the coupling of statistics and computer science. Big data is everywhere.  Companies are realizing that the power and knowledge involved with making smart business decisions, often lie not only with those who have the best data access, but also the deepest … [Read more...] about Interview Questions for Data Scientists

As both the public and private sectors strive to reduce information security risks, professionals who specialize in protecting computer networks and systems are increasingly in demand. Generally, this is not an entry-level job and most companies will expect candidates to have some IT experience and … [Read more...] about Interview Questions for Information Security Analysts

As our health care system continues to undergo a fundamental transformation, the need for supporting jobs in the medical field is increasing. The transition to electronic medical records combined with increasingly complicated regulations and paperwork has made it necessary to staff more people to … [Read more...] about Interview Questions for Medical Assistants

Do your eyes glaze over when you see a "promoted" tweet in your feed? If so, you are not alone - many users prefer to be able to control their content and avoid ads altogether. The challenge for candidates for social media marketing jobs will be to demonstrate how they plan to promote their brand … [Read more...] about Interview Questions for Social Media Marketers

Big data is transforming the way business is done and allowing communications professionals to hone very specific messages to both internal and external audiences.  As customers increasingly expect an efficient, multi-channel experience, communications professionals who can integrate … [Read more...] about Interview Questions for Communications Directors