Answers to 6 Common Interview Questions
If you’re preparing for a job change, or better yet, an interview at your dream company, chances are there are a few questions that...
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4 Steps to Take After a Tough Performance Review
A Fairygodboss member recently shared that she had a bad performance review and was wondering how to proceed. "I just had a terrible...
How To Survive A Hostile Interview
If an interviewer wants to learn about a candidate’s emotional intelligence, she could ask you a series of questions about past behavior,...
Complaining At Work: It Really Can Have A Positive Impact!
While everyone needs to vent every once in a while, constantly complaining about the same topics can damage your professional reputation....
Conflict Resolution 101: The Step-By-Step Guide To Getting Back On Track With Your Team
Whoa! That was unexpected. You just had a fight with your coworker or realized that you’ve made her very unhappy. Your mind races with...
New Job? Avoid These 6 Common Newbie Mistakes
You did it! You’ve worked hard, made it through interviews and salary negotiations, now you’re ready for your first day at work. Keep...
Why You Aren't Invited Out With Coworkers
Do you ever feel like things aren’t quite right with your co-workers? Perhaps recent interactions feel a touch off to you and you’re not...
11 Customer Service Skills That Will Help You Excel In Any Industry
I’ve been in the working world for 20 years now and have experience in a number of industries. Still, I see the lessons I learned in my...
How to Negotiate a Higher Severance Package
Did you know that you are able to negotiate your severance agreement and possibly get yourself a higher severance package? When a layoff...
Why You Should Always Say Yes To That Informational Interview
Many people are confused about what informational interviews are and how they can be helpful in their job search and beyond. An...
Daily Habits To Increase Your Odds Of A Promotion
If you have your eye on a promotion, chances are you’re thinking about the big moves that can get you there. You’re planning how you can...
12 Words and Phrases to Avoid When Giving Feedback
Providing feedback gets easier with time and practice. The anticipation and lead up to the conversation is typically worse than the...
Secrets to Successful Self Promotion
Your middle name is Reliable. You come in early, stay late and never stop until the job is done—and done well. Unfortunately, these...
The Best Way To Answer ‘Why Are You Leaving?’ When You Hate Your Job
It’s time for a new job and you’re on the hunt. There are a million reasons for people to search and we all know that it is a huge no-no...
The Best Way To 'Describe Yourself' In An Interview
It's time! You're going to make a career change. You know the job you want. Now what? There are many paths to finding the right job, and...
What Kind of Coach Do You Need?
There is a multitude of coaches that can help with one’s personal and professional performance. How do you choose the best person to...
Tackling Difficult Conversations
Miscommunications, conflicts and difficult conversations are an inevitable part of professional life. These conversations, however, do...
The Art of Performance Reviews
The lead-up to performance review meetings can create a great deal of anxiety for both the person receiving the review and the one giving...
The Secret to Authentic Networking
The word "networking" has been corrupted. Let’s stop thinking about volume and immediate results in networking, and start considering how...