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BLOGSeeking Job Interview Feedback
In the event of no job offer, obtaining interview feedback is difficult. Organizations are sensitive to potential legal claims and most only say "it's not a good fit." If you believe that you were a contender and are stumped, I recommend...
Words and Actions Matter
Have you ever thought that you were a slam dunk for a job promotion or prestigious school clinic and been really surprised when not selected? If so, it's important to get feedback and learn why. It might also present an opportunity. In my...
Have You Failed Today?
F. F as in failure—the grade you strive to avoid in school. After school, no one wants to think of an F. Grades are over. This is the real world. You can’t fail life. Or maybe… As part of our Everyone-Gets-a-Trophy culture, FAILURE is scary and shameful. Why? Because...
I Would Have Hated Me, Too
After landing at SLW, I faced beginner bumps. I served two masters—the client and the internal team. Everyone hated me. I didn’t initially realize it but remember being made aware. I had to work to gain trust and respect. The airline account moved fast with killer...
I Challenge You to Embarrass Someone into Paying You
My tenacity paid off, and Bob at SLW invited me for another interview. We agreed that I would do an “unpaid internship” for the airline account for two months while looking for a paid job. We also agreed that if I had a job interview, I went. Socially, when asked what...
Is Free Work Worth It?
Competition for jobs can be fierce, especially for recent grads with modest work experience. So how can you get a foot in the door and make professional inroads? I recommend finding a mentor and also suggest, if you need to and can swing it, working for free. I met my...