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Decoding job ads

Like real estate ads, job ads are often written in an arcane language designed to sell rather than inform. So, just as buyers need to know that ‘renovator’s delight’ is code for ‘uninhabitable’, job seekers should understand that ‘employee with a flexible attitude’ often means ‘someone happy to work 16-hour ... read more »

Great job – bad interview.

One of the things I get asked all the time is “How do I recover from a crap interview?” It’s not uncommon for an interview to go badly, even when you really want the job and know with absolute certainty that you ... read more »