Cliched questions are the bane of many an interviewee. Few people can predict where they'll be in five years, and everyone knows to spin their greatest weakness into something that sounds like a strength. If you really want to stand apart from the rest and steer the conversation towards something more meaningful, you need a fresh approach to stale questions. | Read More →

Job seekers get inundated with advice on how to prepare for interviews. It's well-intentioned but it's just too much: what to wear, what to answer, what to ask. No wonder people feel overwhelmed and confused. A simpler and more elegant approach is to focus on the three C's of interviewing. Master these and watch your job prospects soar! | Read More →

Employees are often told they need to raise their profile if they want to get ahead, but they are seldom given guidance on how. Here are four time-tested ways to increase your visibility inside a firm and position yourself for a move up. Use these techniques to stand out at work and make a real difference in your career progression. | Read More →

If you want to be hired, you have to impress the people interviewing you and convince them you're the right one for the role. The campaign starts with your first contact with the firm and continues until the end of your last interview with them. What happens in between is up to you. With just a few simple techniques, you can differentiate yourself from the vast majority of your competition and decisively gain your interviewer's favor. Here's how. | Read More →

Kittens are great, but often the ideal pet companion is a more senior feline citizen. Shelters are full of older cats awaiting adoption who come with some very compelling advantages for the prospective pet owner. Here are five reasons why instead of a little kitten you should consider adopting a full-grown adult cat! | Read More →