Column: Can a job candidate overcome a nasty social media past?
Job seekers should keep in mind that their digital footprint is just one component of their overall reputation, writes columnist Nick Corcodilos.
Column: Why you should ask for an employment contract
No headhunter, no career coach, no counselor, no HR manager, and certainly no job board can deliver the security that you get with a contract.
Column: How do I use LinkedIn to get a job?
LinkedIn can be a valuable resource if you know how to use it wisely, writes Nick Corcodilos.
Ask the Headhunter: Should I pay a firm to find me a job?
Don't give your money to “executive marketing firms,” which mostly deliver advice you can find for free at your library and online, writes Nick Corcodilos.
Job offers often come with the requirement that the potential employee provide documentation of his or her current salary.
Understanding the role of recruiters and learning when not to apply for a position could prove beneficial in your job search, writes Nick Corcodilos.
No one — not even a spouse — can substitute their experience and judgement for your own during your job search, writes Nick Corcodilos.
The best way to handle a complicated story about why your job offer was rescinded is to provide a single reason rather than giving all of the details.
If you want to negotiate compensation before taking a new job, let the recruiter ask what it would take for you to accept an offer and be ready to quote the salary range you want.
