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How I Stupidly Screwed Up Getting a Job Interview

August 11th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 8 Comments

We all screw up interviews now and then - even someone who’s been through this whole job interview thing many many times and writes a blog just brimming with interview advice! Here’s what happened to me just this week.
I decided to reach out beyond my usual consulting clients and look for something new. One [...]

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Tags: Cover letters · Inspiration · Interview tips · Job interviews · Resumes · Uncategorized

Do I Have to Suck Up to My Boss to Get Promoted?

July 31st, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 3 Comments

Dear Work Coach,
I read your blog and it makes an interesting read. I am looking for some answers. I hope you can help me.
I have been working for more than 3 yrs in my company. I joined from a fresher level to go on to become one of the leads (though not on [...]

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Tags: Bosses · Career development · Co-workers · Uncategorized · Working in IT · Working smart

Just for Fun: Google Ads I Found on My Blog

July 19th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 10 Comments

I’m laughing at some of the Google ads I find on my own blog. Just had to share them with you. And no, they aren’t clickable. This is just to make you smile.

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They Want Supervisor References. Are These OK?

July 18th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

Would it be ok to also include as a reference someone who was in charge of a cross-departmental team that I was on more recently, even though I was technically

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Tags: References, Visas, Processing · Uncategorized

Why Temp Jobs May Be Your Job Search Answer

June 26th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 8 Comments

As someone who’s used temp jobs and free-lance work to get myself to better jobs, I’m a huge advocate of the power of this simple no-risk-to-either-side method

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Tags: 40+ · Career change · Career development · Inspiration · Temp jobs · Uncategorized

Job Interview: Questions to Ask the Interviewer

June 25th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 5 Comments

I have posts on annoying job interview questions about Greatest Strength, Greatest Weakness, etc…but what about questions YOU should ask your interviewer?

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Tags: Interview tips · Job interviews · Uncategorized

My Apologies!

June 19th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 2 Comments

Work Coach Cafe hosted by Ronnie Ann offers workplace coaching, interview tips, job search advice, real life stories, and plenty of comfort and support.

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Help! My Hollywood Dream Job is Eating Me Alive

June 15th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 2 Comments

I’m 27-years old and work in the movie business…I thought I was doing pretty good. Cut to six months later and…I can never do it ‘just right’ for my boss.

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Tags: Bosses · Career · Dear Work Coach · Dream jobs · Salary & benefits · Uncategorized · When to leave a job · Working smart

Doubting What I Said at the End of My Job Interview

June 5th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 9 Comments

Dear Work Coach, I have a doubt regarding what I said in a recent interview…Could you please clarify it asap? Here is the conversation I had recently

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They Call to Schedule Interviews and Disappear!

June 4th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 8 Comments

Dear Work Coach…In my quest to find a new job, I’ve come across a perplexing problem…called by 3 firms to schedule interviews…met with dreaded voice mail.

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