Carol Kleiman

Dear Coach, My job was recently eliminated. What is the best way to address a layoff in a cover letter? Carol Kleiman: Do not mention it in a cover letter....

Professional professionals: If you've ever for one moment thought that joining a professional association in your field would not help increase your chances of finding a job, consider this: A...

Are employers finally becoming sensitized to their employees' desire for work/life balance? The answer is yes, and a recent study suggests that some employers are even overly sensitive--if that's possible....

Dear Coach, Someone I work with, who has the same title and grade level, makes $8,000 a year more than I do. We're both male, have MBAs, the same work...

If you're a mature worker trying to decide whether it's worthwhile for you to go back and get that college degree you've always wanted, you'll get plenty of encouragement to...

Is raising children a transferable skill? Is it, in fact, "real" work? Can mothers who want to re-enter the workforce use their accomplishments at home in a business setting? And...

Dear Coach, I've been through bankruptcy. What is your advice on how to address this issue with prospective employers. Carol Kleiman: Don't mention it. Dear Coach, Our company's CEO vigorously...

Inside interviews: "Since the beginning of time," Cathy Hodson, a Web editor in Mundelein, has "hated" one particular question in a job interview. The question: "Tell me about yourself." Hodson...

`When companies promote `family-friendly' policies, they're usually interpreted as being only for women and as a code word for `Mom.' "Fathers typically are left out of attempts to create a...

Dear Coach, I have great experience from the various temporary jobs I've held, but I've been told by some temp agencies that the reason I can't get a temp job...