Nick Kossovan

Someone recently asked me, “What do you think most job seekers lack? My immediate answer: “Curiosity.” Lack of curiosity and…

As we embark on another back-to-school season, the absence of a formal social media curriculum, particularly for high school students,…

Why do job seekers insist on complaining about or fighting things they’ve no control over? The most successful people I…

Employers are human beings; like all humans, they look out for their interests. In other words, companies structure their hiring…

Making assumptions (read: You notice, you imagine.) about other people based on their appearance, what they say or don’t say,…

Job searching requires putting yourself ‘out there,’ making you vulnerable to the uncomfortable prospect of being judged. To avoid judgment,…

Being paid what you’re worth is a hot topic. Five anecdotal examples of how employers assess a job’s worth:…

I’m sure you’re aware of the “career coaching” industry—Internet talking heads promising job search and career success—that’s sprung up in…

Employers are increasingly stating: “We want someone who can hit the ground running.” Essentially, the message is, “Don’t expect us…

The current job market is a stark reminder of a fundamental truth: The employee-employer relationship is inherently asymmetrical. This asymmetry…