Also be sure to visit the full listing of Work Reviews to learn about books,
films, and zines that can enrich your working life.
David Kushner: Résumés: To Lie or Not to Lie?
Is it worthwhile to embellish your résumé? Instead, try and find value in what you have really done. Published June 22, 1998.
Web Filter: What, You Couldn't Pick Up a Phone? by Wendy Cholbi
Companies are having to search harder for employees, yet they still think nothing of treating a job candidate poorly. Published May 11, 1998.
Jessica Clark: Working in the Capital City
Overworked and paid a pittance or less, young DC workers find their
compensation in the promise of proximity to power, intrigue, and
history. Is it worth it? Published May 18, 1998.
Web Filter: Advice to the Jobless by Laurel Druley
If what you do defines who you are, unemployment can spur an identity
crisis. This Web filter explains the symptoms. Published April 13, 1998.
J. Michael Farr: Find a Great Job Fast
The best-selling author of "The Very Quick Job Search" on employment success, 90s style. Published September 6, 1996.
Harry Goldstein: Know When to Walk Away, Know When to Run
Harry Goldstein always listens to his inner voice — even in the midst of a job interview! Published March 11, 1996.
Harry Goldstein: Paying the Internship Blues
Harry paid his internship dues and sings some internship blues. Published April 8, 1996.
Harry Goldstein: Let the Hunt Begin
Harry becomes your own personal job hunting guinea pig by checking out online career shops. Published July 1, 1996.
Harry Goldstein: Avoiding the Circular File
Our newly-promoted correspondent offers advice on making your resume stand out from the pack. Published January 6, 1997.
Harry Goldstein: Wrong Answer
Harry the Manager finds himself on the other side of the desk in a series of job interviews — and the results are eye-opening! Published February 3, 1997.
Harry Goldstein: Headhunter Hardball (or, The End of ACME)
Harry lands a new job throught the use of a "placement professional" — but he spends several nervous days wondering where this headhunter's loyalties really lie. Published June 2, 1997.
Jerry Grasso: Job Hunt 101
Ten sure-fire tips for making a good impression and heading down the road to success. Published September 8, 1997.
Internship Adventures, Part One: Bright Lights, Big City, Empty Wallet
Gabrielle Mullen kicks off her three-part series on interning in NYC with a funny, cautionary tale about moving to the Big Apple with a zero-dollar housing budget. Published January 9, 1997.
Internship Adventures, Part Two: The "Glamorous" World of Indie Films
Gabrielle's film work has her hopping back and forth from New York to New Orleans, but the glitter rubs off faster than she could have ever expected. Published February 10, 1997.
Internship Adventures, Part Three: Happily Caught in the Web
Some careful research leads Gabrielle to an internship with one of the Web's premiere online magazines, which she at long last parlays into full-time job satisfaction. Published March 31, 1997.
Koppel: Diary of a Discontent: Job Hunting While on the Job
Fight the corporate power by hunting for my next job on company time. Published July 6, 1998.
Susan Kushner: Get Coached to Your Dream Job
Is "employment coaching" a breakthrough for prospective employees or just a bunch of touchy-feely new age hooey? Professional coach Susan Kushner reveals all in a provocative interview. Published January 16, 1997.
Interview: Trudy Milburn: Job Interview Strategist
Milburn teaches a college class on this subject — and she shares some of her best stuff here for free. Listen up, job aspirants! Published September 8, 1997.
Patrick Scheetz: Job Search Savvy
The Collegiate Employment Institute has news for you job-seekers out there — straight A's mean nothing without experience, and experience means nothing without lifelong learning. Published December 7, 1995.
Candi Strecker: Don't Let Them Laugh at Your Résumé
Time-honored tips (and some humorous anecdotes) to help you craft a giggle-proof brag-sheet. Published September 8, 1997.
Survey Sez: Your Dream Job
We polled our members to find out which jobs are most lusted after — and we got some eye-opening results! Published February 24, 1997
Survey Sez: Nightmare Job Interviews
Tripod members recount the blood-tingling terror of job interviews gone horribly wrong — and tell us what they'd do differently next time. Published September 8, 1997
Gregory H. Wingfield: Job Future Wizard
Listen up — this expert shares criteria which help you determine if your job has a future. Published February 15, 1996.
