by Irene Marshall | Aug 12, 2025 | Career Transitions, Interviews, Job Search
Interviews are about more than just selling your skills. They’re about demonstrating your judgment. One of the most common things people overlook when preparing for an interview is confidentiality. Whether you’re actively job hunting or just beginning to explore... 
by Irene Marshall | Nov 7, 2023 | Interviews, Job Offers, Job Search
Have you ever accepted a job and then realized you had not thoroughly checked out everything as part of your due diligence? If you will have a commute, have you driven to the office and back at different times of the day? When I was a recruiter, one woman did the... 
by Irene Marshall | May 30, 2023 | Interviews
You might be surprised at what you find. I was recently interviewed by Fred Coon, with Stewart, Cooper & Coon. For over 28 years, his company has provided employment services for senior executives. He employs Executive Coaches and Career Strategists. I started my... 
by Irene Marshall | May 2, 2023 | Interviews, Job Search
When I was a Recruiter at Robert Half, I interviewed a young Chinese woman as a candidate for a job. She was the only person in my three years who filed a complaint about me. What was the problem? She said that I told her she was “un-American.” What? The Regional... 
by Irene Marshall | Jul 19, 2022 | Interviews, Job Offers, Job Search
Have you ever felt unsafe during an in-person interview? Have you let yourself be in a dangerous situation because you really needed a new job right away? You might think this wouldn’t happen, but it can if you let your guard is down. I recently talked with a...