Q: I have applied for an analyst job in several places; a corporation, a non-profit and with a city government. I have had several interviews and expect to receive several offers. How do I pick the best job? A: Congratulations. If you have had several int ...
The lending environment is constantly evolving, which means more options for small business owners. In the last few years, non-bank online lenders have entered this landscape adding more choices, and making it as important as ever for business owners to c ...
By: Lilyanne McClean Q: I am applying for a job at a large company in Houston. Should I use my personal contacts to try and help me get the job? A: The short answer is “yes,” but do so carefully and try to use contacts who can really speak to ...
By: Lilyanne McClean Q: I just finished a series of interviews and I really want the job. What is the best thing to put in my thank you letter? A: In corporate America, your interview begins with the very first interaction with someone at the organization ...
Dear Ask Carla, I have submitted tons of applications and I get calls, but never in person interviews. I am not sure where the breakdown is. Can you offer advice on getting from the phone to the office? I feel like if I could just get an in-person intervi ...
Dear Ask Carla, I was recently promoted and am now managing two of my former coworkers. For one of the two, this is a new position. She was on our team but in a different role. Her position was eliminated and she was moved to my old position. The company ...
Q: Who should I list as a job reference? I usually use my best friend, my mom and a church member and ask them to act like I worked for them, I know this isn’t what I should do. I’m pretty sure that sometimes the person calling to check the references ...
Dear Ask Carla: I am currently in the market for a new job. I haven’t had much luck in getting interviews. It seems like all is well when I initially call, but then things don’t move forward. I also am getting a lot of missed calls from unavailable, ...
Dear Ask Carla, How much is too much information to give to an employer? I have so many personal things going on, sometimes I cannot manage to even get out of bed. Consequently, I miss a fair amount of work. My manager has hinted around about what is goin ...
By: Cary Yates, Wells Fargo market growth & development manager It’s spring cleaning season and it’s not just time to clean out your closets or mop the floors. It’s the right time of year for small business owners to get organized. From de-clutt ...
