Shelley Piedmont answers three questions: 1) What am I being told if the feedback is that I am not a good fit?, 2) I want to quit my job but do not have another one lined up yet. Is this a dumb thing to do? and 3) I applied for a job once and never heard anything. I see it is open again. Should I reapply?

Larger companies have started using chatbot technology to streamline some of the simpler tasks in the recruiting process and likely medium and smaller sized companies will be adding this technology as well.

With a well-developed elevator pitch, you can quickly let the interviewer learn information about you that will be 1) important to developing a positive first impression, 2) that will intrigue the person to want to learn more, and 3) help the person understand the value that you can provide. At a networking event or any get-together where you will meet new people, you can quickly convey what makes you unique and how you provide value. 

 When you are thinking about a potential job opportunity, learn about the total compensation and benefits package. You may find that you would gladly offset a lower starting salary for access to many of these benefits. 

It is confusing for job seekers to know what challenges they may face with drug testing if they are either a recreational pot user or use cannabis for medicinal reasons. Throw in the proliferation of CBD (cannabidiol) products now on the market, and there is much uncertainty around the whole topic of marijuana drug testing.

I answer three questions: 1) How do you effectively answer the interview question: “Tell me about the worst boss you ever had?”, 2)What is an alternative way of saying 'references available upon request' in a resume? and 3) In a job interview, what are subtle ways you can make yourself a stronger candidate?