by: Perri Capell Question: A friend recently declined a job offer. She had felt pressured to make the decision because the company gave her only a day to decide. She now regrets turning it down. After you’ve declined an offer, is it ever OK to recontact an employer and say you changed your mind? If […]
By Perri Capell As a high-school career adviser, I prepare students for professional interviews. Although I explain to my female students that they must wear a shirt that has a collar and does not reveal cleavage, they insist on showing up in blouses with tank tops underneath, often times with sequins or lace accenting their […]
By Rachel Zupek Unfortunately, meetings are not an expendable part of corporate America. They are, however – or at least they can seem like – a colossal waste of time. (Unless, of course, food is served.) Mind-numbing as they may be, meetings are necessary. If conducted efficiently, they’re useful and can help you stand out in […]