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Negotiating an internship offer

Mar 5th, 2009 | By

With internships, there is very little room for negotiation. Because an internship is one of your first opportunities to handle a job offer, though, it is a first chance to start learning how to negotiate.



Types of job interview questions

Mar 5th, 2009 | By

These are three primary approaches an interviewer might take with you. Most interviewers will use a combination of these approaches.



Journalism job interviews: the basics

Mar 5th, 2009 | By

One key difference between a journalistic interview and a job interview is that the former typically attempts to uncover what happened in the past, while the latter should indicate what will happen in the future.



Employment test strategies

Mar 5th, 2009 | By

Before you test to get a job, ask what tests you’ll be taking. Consider what might be the best order for you, and ask whether you can take these standardized job tests in the order you prefer.



How to take employment tests

Mar 5th, 2009 | By

For many of us, the worst thing about applying for a new job is the testing. Test anxiety can date back to school days. Didn’t you think those days were over?