3 Job Interview Looks Perfect For Any Dress Code


Updated 05/21/12 10:30 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 7 comments

What to Wear For a Job Interview 2011

Going in for a job interview is nerve-racking enough as is, and the last thing you want to worry about is your outfit. Not to worry — we've got you covered with three looks perfect for a corporate or creative job interview. If you're unsure of the dress code, we’ve got a great ensemble that gives a hint of personality while still keeping it professional. Show everyone that you mean business Read more

How to Get Jobs You Didn't Know Existed


Updated 11/29/11 9:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Find Unlisted Jobs

While you're busy scouring job websites online, did you know that the majority of job listings won't pop up in your search? 80 percent of available job positions aren't listed, according to the founder of CollegeRecruiter.com, Steven Rothberg. This brings us back to the importance of networking. Diligently looking for jobs online is helpful, but using your network of friends, family, and work Read more

Ask Savvy: How Do I Ask About Work Hours in an Interview?


Updated 11/28/11 7:37 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Ask About Work Hours in a Job Interview

This reader posted in our anonymous Savvy Confessions group wondering how to bring up work hours in a job interview. Do you have any advice for her? I know that we shouldn't mention work hours in an interview, but it's really important to me as a new mom. I would ideally like regular 9 to 5 hours. Previously, I was in finance so I used to work from 9 to 8. I'm looking for a finance-related job, Read more

How-To: Get Over Feeling Nervous at Interviews


Updated 03/16/12 2:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Nervous at Job Interviews

This past weekend, I talked in front of a large audience, which definitely gave me a nervous feeling at the pit of my stomach. It's the same feeling I used to get on job interviews — the pressure of wanting to impress, coupled with trying really hard to remember your prep materials and hoping you don't have seaweed stuck on your teeth. I experienced the exact same emotions, just in a different Read more

Hiding Your Digital Life From Future Employers: Smart or Silly?


Updated 03/29/10 11:30 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 9 comments

79 Percent of Potential Employers Search Employee's Social Network Account Before Hiring

Not only are federal agents trying to friend you, but your future employers may be trying to snuff you out online as well. I've warned you before about Twitter TMI and oversharing on your favorite social network (which will help prevent embarrassing situations), but it could also help you land (and keep) a job. An increasing number of potential employers (79 percent of US hiring managers to be Read more

Would You Interview For a Job on Skype?


Updated 10/25/09 9:05 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

Job Interviews on Skype

If you ask me, using Skype for dating is one thing, but using it for a job interview is something entirely different. But now, employers are turning to Skype as a cost-cutting interview tool. Instead of flying prospective candidates for in-person meetings, some companies are using the video-chatting software to narrow the list to a few finalists. Even though I'd get to interview at home — in Read more

Would You Want a Web-Based Job Interview?


Updated 06/29/08 12:26 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 11 comments

Companies Will Soon Be Able to Conduct Web-Based Job Interviews

Imagine being able to interview for jobs all over the world — without leaving your hometown?! Companies LiveHire and LeafsofTalent are looking to blow up the workforce with Webcam Interview Ready Rooms (WIRRs) and Interview Ready Rooms (IRRs), so that employers and potential employees can connect remotely for job interviews. The plus side is, you won't have to worry about whether you should Read more

How Not to Score a Job


Updated 12/03/07 8:19 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Bad Résumés

The job market is competitive, but the following statements should help put things into perspective. These have been lifted from actual résumés submitted to prospective employers. Last I heard, unintentional self-deprecation isn't the best strategy for getting hired. And as for proofreading, it's not yet overrated . . . Thank you for your consideration. Hope to hear from you shorty! It’s Read more

You Asked: Should I Tell Them I'm Pregnant?


Updated 10/23/07 9:28 PM · Posted by · 32 comments

You Asked: Should I Tell Them I'm Pregnant?

Dear Sugar, Our whole department got laid-off last Thursday. I now need to find a job (in retail) right before the Holiday season and I am 16 weeks pregnant. When interviewing for a job, when do I tell them I am pregnant? I have every intention of returning to work after maternity leave (thanks to our mortgage). I also know they cannot discriminate on people who are pregnant but I don't want Read more