Career Chaos

STUPID INTERVIEW QUESTIONS?

There seems to be a contest among HR folks as to who can ask the most innovative interview questions. Some of them pop up over and over again. Others appear to be a stretch to ask, let alone answer. Business Week recently offered its own commentary on what are stupid interview questions. My only question is this: If you really want the job, can you afford to NOT answer the question just because you see it as stupid?

CAREER HELP FOR KATRINA JOBLESS

Hundreds of thousands of individuals have lost jobs (not to mention resumes and address books) as a direct result of Hurricane Katrina. These people need the help of career professionals to get their lives back on track. Volunteers for Careers is up and running to provide pro bono career services to these individuals.

Professional resume writers, career coaches, and career counselors - members of several professional careers industry associations - have volunteered to assist. Each careers professional is experienced, credentialed and available by phone to advise on resume writing, job search strategies, and career transitions.

If you have been affected by Hurricane Katrina, take advantage of this fr*e service today! Register online at Volunteers for Careers. You will be matched with the appropriate careers professional to help you return to work ASAP!

A RESUME TELLS ALL - EVEN WHAT'S NOT LISTED

Once again a resume trips up the person it was meant to help. Whether by intention or by accident, FEMA's Michael Brown has now had his entire career compromised in part due the false information in his resume. Was he aware that his resume had untrue statements in it? I don't know - only he can tell. But we all know the difference between listing one's self as an Assistant City Manager vs. Assistant to the City Manager.

When was the last time you looked at your resume? Rest assured that there is no part of your resume safe from scrutiny. Your work history, educational background, professional credentials, even your community involvement - all can be verified by resume checkers - and it WILL be verified in today's age of integrity.