Reader Q & A


,   |  November 29, 2012

When is the right time to ask for a raise?

When is the right time to ask for a raise? What are good reasons to ask for a salary increase? And most important, how should you go about asking?


,   |  November 8, 2012

How many questions to ask at the end of a job interview

Everyone will tell you that it’s important to ask questions at the end of an interview, but how many questions should you really ask? Here’s my opinion – ask 1-3 questions and make sure they’re good ones!


,   |  November 7, 2012

Q&A: Should I put my GPA on my resume?

Should you put your GPA on your resume? It depends – but if it’s strong, you are a student or recent grad, or if the job requires it, the answer is yes!


,   |  October 30, 2012

When is the right time to follow up after an interview?

When should you follow up after an interview if you haven’t heard back? Here I suggest what it means if you’re not hearing back and what you can do about it.


,   |  October 2, 2012

If you’re graduating this year, when should you start looking for a job?

If you are waiting to graduate, you may be wondering when the appropriate time to start looking for a job is. Like many job seekers, you are probably eager to get your resume out there and start interviewing! However, in this case, there is a such thing as “too early”.