Diving In

When you walk into your first job as an MBA, whether it’s as a seasonal associate or a full-time employee, all eyes will be on you. Here, corner-office types reveal a portfolio of secrets for brandishing the confidence, wisdom, and polish of someone who has worked at the company for three years—even when you’ve only been there three weeks. Secret number one: The thing nobody … [ Read more ]

Stepping Up

When you walk into your first job as an MBA, whether it’s as a seasonal associate or as a full-time employee, all eyes will be on you. Here, corner-office types reveal a portfolio of secrets for brandishing the confidence, wisdom, and polish of someone who has worked at the company for three years-even when you’ve only been there three weeks. Secret number one: The thing … [ Read more ]

How to Impress Recruiters: Anatomy of an Interview

What does an interview look like from the recruiter’s chair? Which answers impress? Which comments annoy? What shoots you dead? Top recruiters, career consultants, and psychologists offer shrewd tips and subtle tricks for moving from “How do you do?” to “When can you start?”