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The interviewer asked how I deal with conflict, and I told a story about yelling at a coworker. Should I have lied instead?

Few job interview questions cause candidates more problems than this old classic: “How do you deal with conflict?” We look at how to respond when it's you that's on the spot.
November 17, 2025 Penelope Singh

Anna Alaburda graduated at the top of her class, but when she couldn’t find work, she sued her law school for misleading her about her job prospects.

In 2016 a student sued her law school, claiming the university misled its students about employment outcomes after graduation.
November 3, 2025 Jane O'Shea

The interviewer said he liked my resume, but then he asked if I’d ever been fired. My honest answer ended the interview. What should I have said?

Not only does it sting to get fired from a job, but it's also a challenge talking about it in future jobinterviews.
October 30, 2025 Peter Kinney

Laid Off In Your 50s: Strategies For Moving Forward

Losing your job is bad enough, but being laid off in your 50s hits especially hard. We look at strategies for getting back on track.
October 30, 2025 Alex Summers

I sent out a thousand online applications for retail jobs and got only two interviews. I have management experience. What’s wrong with my resume?

If you've been sending out hundreds of resumes without getting any serious offers, it may not be your skills and experience that's holding you back, but your résumé.
October 9, 2025 Sasha Wren

Common Features Of Great Cover Letters And What You Should Leave Out

Writing a winning cover letter is crucial for getting you in front of the hiring manager for a job interview. What you don't include in the letter is just as important as what you do include.
June 20, 2025 Jane O'Shea