From the blog
career advice
“We’ll Move Quickly on the Right Candidate.” Here’s What That Actually Means.
career advice
“We Need Someone Who Can Operate in the Gray Area.” Here’s What That Phrase Is Actually Covering For.
emotional intelligence
“We’re Just Wrapping Up Final Interviews.” Here’s What’s Actually Happening.
career advice
“The Team Had Some Concerns.” Here’s What Actually Happened in That Room.
career advice
“We Need Someone Who Can Wear Many Hats.” Here’s What That Phrase Is Actually Telling You.
Career change
“Your Position Is Being Eliminated.” Here’s What Was Actually Happening Before They Said It.
career advice
“We’re Restructuring.” Here’s What’s Actually Happening Inside That Organization.
career advice
“We’re Looking for Someone Who’s a Culture Fit.” Here’s What That Actually Means.
career advice
“The Role Has Evolved Since We Last Spoke.” Translation: The Job You Applied For No Longer Exists.
career advice
“We’ll Keep Your Resume on File.” And Other Phrases That Mean No.
career advice
The Signs Your Job Is in Jeopardy Before Anyone Says a Word
career advice
“We Decided to Go in a Different Direction.” What That Actually Means.