Author: Nancy Schuman

Does Bad Credit = A Bad Job Candidate?

There is no clear connection between a credit history and job performance and many job seekers consider it to be an unfair way of screening candidates; however, no Federal discrimination law specifically prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of a bad credit report.

The Almost Job – when your offer is withdrawn

Usually, a job follows a job offer, but not always.
Some unfortunate job candidates find themselves in difficult circumstances when a job offer is rescinded by a company that may only recently have extended a job offer. How can this happen?

Placements with a Purpose

“People want to work with companies that make social responsibility part of their mission. I think our job candidates and our corporate clients will be pleased to know that when they do business with us, we are helping to do something good with their investment in our services.”

Lemons or Lemonade… Being passed over for a promotion and what to do next

Sometimes your career, can throw you a curve. Like matters of the heart, there may come a time when you face rejection and lose out to someone else – We’re talking about being passed over for a promotion. This act of betrayal by an employer whom you feel you have been very loyal to, can really feel like a punch in the gut. What can you do if this happens to you?

Diffusing Illegal Interview Questions

Sometimes, a job seeker will find him/herself in an uncomfortable situation wondering about the intent of the question. When that happens there are three choices, especially if it is a job you want.